Ski touring in the heart of Sognefjord - Southern Norway
8 days from 3495 € per participant
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Comfort 
NOSR805 
Maximum altitude 900 m
Stamina level : 3 Pros
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An unforgettable ski tour to discover the King of the Fjords, the longest in the world: welcome to Sognefjord!
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Sublime landscapes of unspoilt wilderness.
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An original journey aboard a boat to cross the Fjord and by train to reach the mountains inland.
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Comfortable hotels with twin rooms in Bergen, in the Fjord and in the mountains - Hygge feeling guaranteed!
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Quality guiding provided by one of our French guides who is passionate about Norway!
In a nutshell
Norway is known worldwide for its unspoilt nature and its wild, rugged but exceptionally beautiful landscapes! This reputation is largely due to the countless Fjords along the Atlantic coastline. It's in the longest Fjord in the world that we suggest you venture with us in search of slopes and snow! This is where you'll find Scandinavia's highest peaks and continental Europe's largest glacier. Welcome to the King of the Fjords: Sognefjord!
This trip brings together the best that Norway has to offer: breathtaking scenery, Fjord crossings by boat, small hotels lost at the end of the world, scenic train rides, a glimpse of the charming coastal town of Bergen and, of course, great skiing! This destination has nothing to envy to the north of Norway when it comes to snow: even if the climate is milder on the coast, snowfalls inland, in the mountains, are just as frequent and the days are longer! As the country's second-largest city, Bergen is also more easily accessible from Europe!
Day to day
Day 1 - Flight to Bergen, Norway
We'll meet you at Bergen international airport to kick off this ski touring holiday exploring southern Norway. For those who prefer to book a flight to the Norwegian capital, this is also possible thanks to the train line linking Oslo to Bergen. The journey takes 7 hours, but the scenery is well worth it! In that case, let us know and we'll meet you directly at the hotel in Bergen city centre, where we'll spend the evening and the first night of our trip!
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation included: hotel
Day 2 - Visit of Bergen and scenic cruise in the Fjord!
After a good breakfast, we spend the morning exploring Bergen's charming little town center, which is best discovered on foot. The distances are short between the main shopping streets in the center and the typical cobbled streets of the historic districts perched on the hills. The port district is also worth a visit, with its many fish restaurants and the iconic colorful wooden facades of the traditional houses on the waterfront.
In the afternoon, we set off on a boat for a magnificent cruise along the coast before heading up the longest fjord in the world: the Sognefjord! We arrive at our hotel in the Ballestrand area in the late afternoon and settle in for the next three nights. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals included today: breakfast - picnic - dinner
Accommodation included this day: hotel
Day 3 - Ski touring in the heart of Sognefjord
After a gear check and safety briefing with the guide, we set off on our first ski tour in the area. As we gain altitude, we quickly realise the vast expanse of the slopes and the great potential for ski touring on the slopes bordering the main fjord and its many secondary arms! A short transfer is often necessary to reach the starting point of the tours. The itineraries are varied, but the views are always breathtaking in this unique setting between sea and mountains!
Meals included this day: breakfast - picnic - dinner
Accommodation included on these days: hotel
Day 4 - Sogndal: a skier's paradise
Not far from our hotel is the Sogndal ski resort: a real gem for freeriders on powder days! But these relatively steep and fairly long slopes also offer great opportunities for ski touring. So this is our destination for the day!
After breakfast at the hotel, we'll take a minibus (with ferry crossings) and put on our skins to reach the summit at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres. The ascent is punctuated by short breaks to admire the landscape and refuel with a delicious picnic carried in our rucksacks. Back at the hotel at the end of the day, we will enjoy one last quiet evening (sweet home, away from home)!
Meals included this day: breakfast - picnic - dinner
Accommodation included on these days: hotel
Day 5 - Crossing the Fjord and discovering Flamsbana
Let's go for one last half-day of skiing in the area! More beautiful slopes to ski down, beautiful peaks to climb! We make the most of it before taking a boat transfer to the end of the fjord, in Flam! This is where the famous Flamsbana panoramic railway begins, climbing from sea level to an altitude of almost 1,000 metres inland. We get off at the last stop before the end, where our hotel for the next two nights is located. The Vatnahalsen Hotel is a special, unusual place, as it is only accessible by train and the touring trails start as soon as you step outside the door... The place to be!
Meals included this day: breakfast - picnic - dinner
Accommodation included these days: hotel
Day 6 - Ski touring around Vatnahalsen
Rapid immersion in the magical atmosphere of this remote location in the heart of the mountains overlooking the longest fjord in the world! Depending on the conditions at the time, the guide will adapt the outing. There are plenty of options for extending the climb or putting your skins back on after the euphoria of the first descent!
Back at the hotel at the end of the day, you will be welcomed with a waffle and a hot drink! A pleasant moment to spend with the group, looking back on the highlights of the day. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals included this day: breakfast - picnic - dinner
Accommodation included on these days: hotel
Day 7 - Yet more great skiing and then back to Bergen
After breakfast, we put our skins back on for one last great outing in the area around the hotel: yet more great skiing on the agenda! In the afternoon, we take the panoramic train back to Myrdal, from where we can catch a connection train for the return journey to Bergen (2 hours on the train, watching the scenery go by: mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, Fjords - the full Norwegian experience). Dinner in Bergen and free evening. Overnight in the same hotel as the start of the trip.
Meals included this day: breakfast, picnic and dinner
Accommodation included this day: hotel
Day 8 - End of the ski trip in the King of the Fjords
Early morning departure for Bergen airport and return flight.
Meals included on this day: breakfast
Please note this itinerary is an example of a ski touring trip with Azimut in Bergen and the Sognefjord area (Norway). The guide may adjust certain itineraries and ski areas according to weather and snow conditions as well as participants' abilities. We kindly ask you to respect such decision. We may also change accommodation, with the same standards, depending on logistics and availabilities.
In case practices and customs defined by the local guide authorities change, estimating the reasonable number of clients per guide, for safety reasons, Azimut respects these, even last minute, decisions. Such cases are rare and mostly related to exceptional conditions in the mountains. Therefore some compensation may be requested from your side due to less participants per guide.
Meeting and leaving
Meeting points
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Bergen Airport (BGO)
Meeting time: in the afternoon
Leaving time: in the morning
Get together - Practical information
Access
Flights to buy: return flight to Bergen (BGO) Norway. Or return flight to Oslo (OSL) + train to Bergen (allow for a 7-hour train journey).
Due to price variations, this ski touring trip in Lofoten is sold without flights. It will be cheaper and easier for you to book your flights from the airport and on the dates of your choice via airline websites or booking platforms such as MisterFly, Opodo, Kayak, etc.
Please note: Only buy the flights for this trip once we have confirmed that your departure is guaranteed!
Group size
4 to 6 participants
Guiding
Azimut French mountain guides
We work with a fine team of guides. We choose them mainly for their friendliness, pedagogy and organizational skills. We listen carefully to our guides, move forward with them and ensure that their working conditions and remuneration are the best they can be.
Getting around
Minibus on site.
Daypack
Bring a light day pack just to carry your personal belongings for the day, your picnic, a few snacks and security equipment. We strongly recommend that you wear an airbag.
How technical does it get ? How fit should I be ?
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Skill level
The slopes may have some short steep passages. You should be at ease with ski touring techniques and skiing on all types of snow. We may also ski on glacier terrain. You should master uphill kick turns without hesitation.
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Stamina level
Good physical condition, some short climbs on foot possible. Elevation gain between 800m and 1000m/per day. Depending on the climbs chosen, it is often possible to make a second outing during the day, allowing those who are tired to rest and those who are not to continue skiing.
Good to know: if you don't have the required level, the guide might ask you to leave the group for your own safety, that of the group or the weel being of the group as a whole. Don't hesitate to ask us if you have any doubts!
Pricing and insurance
Price
The price includes
- Supervision by an Azimut high mountain guide from France and all his expenses (accommodation, meals, travel, etc.)
- 7 nights' accommodation in a comfortable hotel, twin rooms
- Half board from the evening of Day 1 to the morning of Day 8
- All lunchtime picnics on Days 2 and 7 included
- Transport by boat and train
- Loan of safety equipment (shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver with batteries provided), if participants do not have their own equipment
- High-quality cereal bars
- AZIMUT welcome pack
The price does not include
- Transport costs from your place of residence to the meeting point (airfare)
- Ski transport supplement for international flights
- Airport-hotel transfers in Bergen
- Meals on Day 1 (excluding dinner) Meals on Day 8 (excluding breakfast)
- Snacks, drinks, extras and other personal expenses
- Anything not listed under ‘the price includes'
Payment
A 30% deposit, as well as the insurance cost if you choose to subscribe the latter, is required to secure your booking. You will receive a reminder email 35 days prior to departure for the outstanding balance that is due latest 30 days prior to departure.
Insurance
We strongly recommend you to be properly insured for the chosen activity. You should be covered for medical expenses, personal accident & liabilité, third party risks and rescue (helicopter), as well as trip cancellation or curtailment.
Repatriation and research insurance are mandatory when booking a trip with Azimut. We have a full range of insurances on offer to suit the trip you select and the risks that it may incur.
Tipping
Tipping is no obligation. However usually participants hand round an envelope for those who wish to tip the guide.
Accommodation, meals and formalities
Depending on the composition of the group, you may be with someone of the opposite sex.
Where possible, we offer single rooms at a supplement of €465/person. Contact us for details
- D1 and D7 in a 3* hotel. Comfortable rooms for 2 people. Bed linen and towels provided. Dinner on D1 and breakfast on D2 + dinner on D7 and breakfast on D8 taken at the hotel.
- D2 to D5 in a hotel located in the heart of the Fjord. Comfortable 2-person rooms. Breakfast and dinner are taken at the hotel.
- D5 to D7 in a hotel only accessible by train. Breakfast and dinner are taken at the hotel, packed lunch provided at breakfast.
- Picnics at lunchtime from D2 to D7 inclusive. Either made up at the hotel or taken by the guide from local grocery shops.
-Snacks : details are important, especially after such demanding physical effort ! We've chosen to supply tasty, high-quality cereal bars.
Cash and currency
The Norwegian currency is the Krone (NOK). The exchange rate is approximately 11.79 NOK to 1 euro as of 31.07.2025. It is possible to change money in Oslo or Bergen.
Passport
A valid identity card or passport is sufficient to enter Norway.
Take your European health insurance card with you (ask your CPAM).
Phone, WiFi and electricity
In the event of an emergency or delay, you can contact our guide, whose number will be given to you before departure, or Azimut on 04 92 23 07 24. Pass on these contacts to your family and friends before you leave.
Telephone: Little telephone network
Electricity: 220-volt sockets on board, the same as in France.
Equipment - clothing & gear
Make sure to wear bright colours, it's good for the soul and gives photos a funky edge !
Skiing material (all in excellent condition)
- Ski touring skis with appropriate bindings. We recommend freeride type skis (wider at waist) so you can fully enjoy powdery descents as well as descents in any kind of snow.
- Ski touring boots
- Ski skins and crampons
- Ski poles
- Harness
- Ice axe
- A 35 litre daypack
Security advice: avalanche airbag backpacks are highly recommended. They help to stay on the surface in case of avalanche and minimize the risk of burial. Azimut guides use them. These bags contain cartridges with compressed air - please contact the airline to check on air transport regulations as they may be classed as hazardous goods.
- Avalanche kit: transceiver, shovel and probe (please let us know if you have your own, if not we lend them for free)
- Padded ski bag for airline transportation
- Ski helmet highly recommended
Clothes
This list of clothes is designed to give you an idea of clothes that it may be a good to have with you. No need to have the latest brands nor the latest gear, but if you need to refresh of refill your wardrobe, this guide would be a good start.
Headwear
- Warm hat or buff/scarf
- 2 pairs of ski goggles and sunglasses with UV factory 4 protective lenses. Photochromic glasses adapt to light intensity, and have filter index up to category 4, they are very useful
- Ski helmet (highly recommended)
Bodywear
- Under layer: breathable long sleeved tops to maintain heat. A tip: merino wool is breathable and has anti-bacterial properties and is therefore less likely to smell as opposed to synthetic fabrics. Take this into consideration if you need to update your wardrobe.
- Middle layer: a light polar or synthetic jacket for an extra layer of heat during breaks
- Outer layer: a Gore-tex or similar type of jacket with a breathable waterproof membrane. Make sure it's lightweight and compact so it doesn't take up too much space in your backpack
- Bottom layer: trousers with a breathable waterproof membrane (Gore Tex or similar) with long side zips allowing air to flow, recommended on climbs
- Hands: light fleece or soft shell gloves, a pair of silk glove liners to go underneath, warm gloves with a breathable and waterproof membrane. Mittens are always a good idea for really cold days of for those of you who feel the cold !
- Swimming gear: it takes up such little space, it would be a shame not to bring it just in case. Avoid swimming shorts or bermudas, they are not usually allowed.
Footwear
- Ski socks: merino wool socks are breathable and have anti-bacterial properties and are less likely to smell as opposed to those made of synthetic fabrics. Think about them if you need to stock up.
- Slippers / Crocs recommended for evening wear.
Odds and ends
- 1 litre flask (Thermos or Camelback)
- Pocket knife
- Duck tape
- Sun cream, UV factor 50
- Duffle type bag holding up to 110 litres to leave at the hotel or in the vehicle. No suitcases.
Toiletries and first aid kit
- personal toilet bag
- To make your a first aid kit, please find all information on Ifremont's website.
Geography
The Lofoten Islands lie between the 67th and 68th northern parallels, in a southwesterly direction, 200 km from the Vesterålen Islands. They are separated from the mainland to the southeast by the Vestfjord. The archipelago has a total surface area of 1,227 km2. The main islands stretch for around 150 km, one after the other. Connected by road, it takes 168 km to travel from Fiskebøl in the north to Å in the south. From north to south (and east to west), these are :
- Austvågøya (East Våg Island in Norwegian; the suffix -øy meaning "island" and -øya, "the island of"), the largest of the islands, with an area of 526.7 km2 ;
- Gimsøya (Gims Island, 46.4 km2); - Vestvågøya (Western Våg Island, 411.1 km2);
- Flakstadøya (Flakstad Island, 109.8 km2); - Moskenesøya (Moskenes Island, 193.9 km2).
To these islands can be added the southern tip of Hinnøya, east of Austvågøya (Hinnøya is generally considered the largest of the Vesterålen islands). The archipelago's boundaries are not precisely defined and have varied significantly over the course of history. These main islands are surrounded by hundreds of smaller islands and islets. To the south-west of Moskenesøya are several smaller and much more isolated islands:
- Mosken is separated from the southern tip of Moskenesøya by the Moskenstraumen, a system of tidal currents and eddies;
- Værøy (island of Vær, 17 km2) is to the southwest of Mosken;
- the Røst archipelago is separated from the rest of Lofoten by the Røsthavet. It comprises some 400 islets, the largest of which, Røstlandet, measures 3.6 km2.
The archipelago is divided into the kommuner of Vågan, Vestvågøy, Flakstad, Moskenes, Værøy and Røst. The main towns are Leknes and Svolvær. The population of the archipelago is around 25,000, living mainly from fishing and now from tourism.
Formalities -
Miscellaneous information Passport A valid identity card or passport is all you need to enter Norway. Take your European health insurance card with you (ask your local CPAM). Currency exchange The Norwegian currency is the krone (the exchange rate is approximately 10.33 NOK to 1 euro). Exchange facilities are available in Oslo and at the Bodø post office.
In partnership with
Our guides use the following brands for their gear and you'll have the opportunity to test them during the trip:
And last but not least...
Don't forget to
- Leave contact details with your friends and family
- Bring your papers and I.D. (passport and visa if necessary)
- Bring your contract number and documents related to your insurance (if you've chosen not to have insure coverage with us)
- Bring your “carte vitale” and your European health card (EU member states) - if you don't have one you can order one for free online www.ameli.fr
- Check that you have the right equipment
- Take spare batteries and a charger for your electronic devices (camera, video recorder, tracking devices etc)
- Bring some cash and your credit card
- Leave in a good frame of mind: we're going to have a great time even if we may not happen to not make it to the summit !
- Before leaving: water the plants, empty the rubbish bin, turn off the water and gas, and tell your partner that you're going to have a good time (not by text message), that you well deserved... If you don't follow the latter recommendation, you'll most probably kick yourself when you get back !
See you on the slopes ! Have great runs with AZIMUT !