Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu

Name: Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

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8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 1709

£ 1739

4.5/5 from

Winter

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group, Private Group Adventures

Activity :

Winter

Group Size :

2 - 30

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

K07NV

This is one of our most popular cross-country skiing holidays with Headwater guests returning year after year.

It is based in central Norway, on the edge of the Rondane National Park and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, just north of Lillehammer. The landscape is dramatic and full of contrasts from spectacular gorges and snow-capped peaks to pretty fells and valleys that extend as far as the eye can see. It’s far enough north to have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights too, especially in December and January, and throughout the winter there are spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

It has always been traditional to travel on skis here, so it’s perfect for cross-country skiing, and the guides at Venabu will help you get started. All weeks are suitable for beginners to intermediates. If you are a fit and experienced cross-country skier the hotel offers ski safaris on selected dates – the ski safaris are suitable for advanced skiers only; payable locally, subject to minimum numbers.

You can also try dog sledding, snowshoeing or go on a torch-lit, horse-drawn sleigh ride (payable locally). The hotel also offers yoga, pilates and mindfulness classes along with sports and relaxation massages. During the week you might like to take the train to Lillehammer, where there are several fascinating museums of Norwegian history, Olympic history and Norwegian culture, plus several art galleries. You can also try tobogganing here too.

Highlights

Enjoy cross-country skiing in remote wilderness
Ski safari weeks: all departures between 2nd March - 9th March 2024 inclusive (payable locally and subject to minimum numbers)
A snow-sure resort with skiing from the hotel doorstep
Sample traditional Norwegian dishes

Key Information

7 nights en suite hotel
5 days guided cross-country skiing and optional snowshoe day (payable locally)
Cross-country skiing Grades 1-3 Beginners to Intermediates.
Grade 4 Advanced weeks available between 2nd March - 9th March 2024 inclusive when hotel offers ski-safaris (pay locally, subject to minimum numbers). These weeks are still suitable for grades 1-3
Cross-country skis, poles and boot hire included

Countries visited: Norway

What's Included

All meals
All accommodation (see accommodation section)
Standard Airport transfers
Ski excursions
Tour leader throughout
Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Cross-country ski , poles, boot hire and maps
One yoga or pilates session

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Private ski tuition
Snowshoeing excursion
Sleigh rides and Dogsledding

Sustainability and Impact

At Exodus, we thrive on travel, and we firmly believe our adventures should help destinations thrive too.

As a certified B Corp, we aim to take a ‘nature positive’ approach across our adventures, including carbon and waste reduction, animal welfare and support for rewilding and conservation. We also seek to contribute to local communities, providing economic opportunity and empowerment.

Learn more about our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, including our commitment to rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller
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K07NV - Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu

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Itinerary

Venabu Venabu London London

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 recommend all clients arrive in time to join the group transfer. 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

Meals included: Dinner

The first two days are usually to help learn the principles of 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