Overview
Enjoy varied tracks in beautiful Norwegian landscape with our sister company
Headwater
Snow-sure and picturesque, the traditional Norwegian hamlet of Venabu sees
cross-country skiers returning for that away from the crowds experience
year after year. A short distance from Lillehammer, this stunning destination
sits on the edge of the Rondane National Park, looking down on the
Gudbransdalen Valley. Here the dramatic landscape ranges from spectacular
gorges and snow-capped peaks to pretty fells and valleys that extend to the
horizon.
Highlights
* Enjoy cross-country skiing in remote wilderness
* Ski safari weeks: all departures between 22nd February 2020 and 21st March
2020 inclusive(payable locally and subject to minimum numbers)
* A snow-sure resort with skiing from the hotel doorstep
* Sample traditional Norwegian dishes
Itinerary
Day 1 Start Venabu
A private bus is sent from the hotel to Oslo Airport which collects all
clients and transfers to Venabu (3hrs) in time for dinner. We have a brief
introduction to the hotel and the ski room with briefing about the week’s
programme and equipment given to clients.
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 2
Morning tuition with our local instructors. The afternoon is free to practise
on your own
The first two days are usually to help learn the principles of walking and
gliding on snow, and extra tuition is available on selected departures.
Tuition is given by our local ski guide in the morning, followed by a short
ski tour in the local area before returning for late lunch (at 2-3 pm). The
late afternoon is free for independent skiing. Maps are provided so you won’t
get lost.
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 3
Cross-country ski tour with tuition.
This morning we head out on another ski tour around Venabu, our guide will
observe what we have mastered and see where techniques can be improved.
During the ski tour there will be further tuition to help us improve on what
we have learnt. The late afternoon is free for independent practice and you
can also book extra private lessons with one of the local instructors (paid
locally). On one afternoon there will also be a group lesson with focus on
hill techniques available (booked and paid locally).
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 4 Ski tour with our instructors. Choose between shorter or longer tours. You
can also ski independently.
Another day of cross-county skiing, either independently or on one of our ski
tours.
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 5
Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the
snowshoeing tour (payable locally).
Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the
snowshoeing tour (payable locally). Equipment is provided and it is a great
way to relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the Norwegian forest.
Alternatively you may choose to head out and ski independently. Remember maps
are provided so you won’t get lost.
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 6-7
Ski independently or with the group on one of our ski tours.
For the last two days of the week we ski out with our guides to explore the
beautiful Norwegian landscape. Afternoons are free to travel further as your
confidence grows.
*Comfortable Hotel*
Day 8 End Venabu
After breakfast, we transfer to Oslo Airport.
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