The Lyngen Alps’ unique terrain provides some of the best skiing in the world. Here you’ll find a wintry mountain range surrounded by water and full of fjords—a landscape brimming with everything from rip-roaring couloirs and mountain faces to elusive tree-skiing and nonchalant bowls all the way to the sea. You’ll make the most of your time touring from early sunrise to late night runs under midnight light—and the high-latitude means extending your ski season into June is not only possible, but preferable, with long days and mild temps during the spring. Set out for untracked lines with a local guide and experience skiing above the Arctic Circle!
Eighteen hours of daylight and quality snow late in the season
Summit-to-sea descents with unimpeded views of Norwegian fjords
Switch between steep couloirs and gentle bowls on untouched snow
Embark on this week-long adventure deep in the Arctic and experience some of the best backcountry skiing in the world late in the season. Apart from the incredible landscapes, what makes this adventure so special is the great variety of terrain—as well as the expert guide ready to accommodate your expectations and adapt to different circumstances.
Your adventure starts in Oslo where you will spend the night before heading north. Depending on the time of your arrival, you can explore what this Scandinavian capital has to offer! With attractions such as the Viking Ship Museum, the National Museum of Norway, the Oslo Opera House, and the Vigeland Sculpture Park, everyone can find something for themselves.
The day starts with an early flight to Tromsø. Once you arrive in the city—the third largest urban area north of the Arctic Circle—you can do some last-minute preparations (like renting equipment) for the skiing tour itself with the help of your guide, or spend some time in the city before you transfer to the accommodation. Your accommodation will be a cottage near Lyngseidet, a neat fishing village two hours from Tromsø.
Start your days with breakfast in your cozy cottage and head to various skiing venues. A typical day will involve 6-8 hours of skiing with up to 2,000 meters (6,500 ft) of climbing and several ski descents. Some of the usual backcountry tours you will most likely experience are Tafeltinden, Store Jaegervasstinden, and Daltinden, with various other options available. Your guide will choose the best skiing locations depending on weather conditions and the ability level of your group. The three above-mentioned tours are around 15 kilometers long (9.5 miles), with Tafeltinden and Daltinden being moderately difficult and Store Jaegervasstinden difficult. Summit range of the three tours is between around 1,400 m and 1,550 m (5,000–5,090 ft). After a day of skiing, you will get back to your accommodation for a well-deserved après-ski with a Norwegian-style dinner.
On the last day of your adventure you will go back to Tromsø from Lyngseidet and board a flight to Oslo. You’ll get another chance to explore the city according to your interests before saying goodbye to Norway!
Wake up in your accommodation in Oslo and start the day with a hearty breakfast. Take the last stroll through its grandiose streets before heading back home either by plane or other means of transport—or continuing touring in Norway on your own.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lyngen, Norway please refer to the official website of Norwegian Healthcare Services.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
What’s not included:
To enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You will be on your feet for 5-7 hours a day for a full week, covering 6-10 miles (10-15km) of terrain every day. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black-level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
To participate in this tour, you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on different terrains for 5-7 hours every day. Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Tromsø, Norway and should be picked up before you head for your accommodation, which is not in the city. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements. The guide can also help you with renting gear if you need additional information.
Group sizes and pricing:
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A 40% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is due in fourteen (14) days. If the booking is made less than fourteen (14) days prior to departure, the cost must be paid in full. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
To get to Lyngen, you should first fly into Oslo International Airport since that’s where you will meet up with the guide. From there, you will head north to Tromsø, which is a two-hour drive from Lyngen.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, they will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location in Oslo.
