Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu

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Venabu is a great addition to the Exodus brochure. Good range of skiing, great leaders, effective instruction, very good hotel. This would also be a good base for some overnught(s) in the huts that are within reach. A must do trip!

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30 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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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

Itinerary

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.

day 1Start 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 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

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day 2Morning tuition with our local instructors. The afternoon is free to practise on your own

day 3Cross-country ski tour with tuition.

day 4Ski tour with our instructors. Choose between shorter or longer tours. You can also ski independently.

day 5Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the snowshoeing tour (payable locally).

day 6 - 7Ski independently or with the group on one of our ski tours.

day 8End Venabu

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Tour leader throughout

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All mealsStandard Airport transfersSki excursionsCross-country ski, poles, boot hire and mapsOne yoga or pilates session

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