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Ski touring in the fjords of Iceland

Bruno takes you on this amazing trip to sail the large fjords of Iceland and ski tour in the spots with the best snow conditions.

Group

6 Days

Mar


Description

Iceland is surrounded by large fjords that cut the country, especially in its northwestern extremity. These fjords are ancient glacial valleys.

Only a few countries in the world have this wonderful natural environment.

Besides, these lands are particularly suitable to practice back-country skiing in all its forms. And that's what I'm inviting you to do.

Our starting point will be the town of Isafjordur, the largest city in the region, in the bottom of its fjord between towering mountains.

This ski touring trip is also a sea navigation, moving from fjord to fjord according to the snow conditions and the visitor's wishes, with no program designed previously.

We'll be doing daily sailings of less than 3 hours in a boat called 'La Louise'. It's a schooner of 19 meters with 9 passenger seats besides crew and supervision. 

The program you can find below is only an indication. The outputs are daily (subject to weather conditions) and have no binding character, everyone is free to participate or not.

For more information about this ski touring in the fjords of Iceland, please contact me. I'm an IFMGA mountain guide and will be happy to show this beautiful place.

I also enjoy ski touring in other countries. You can check a trip I organice in Lapland, Sweaden.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner


Itinerary

Day 1: La Louise

Flights via Reykjavik to Isafjordur, boarding in the late morning.

First ski cross and link with ‘La Louise’ (boat) in late afternoon.

Day 2 to 5: Ski touring days

Daily activity based on the local weather conditions.

We take a ferry fjord to fjord and go skiing with a duration of about 5 to 6 hours.

Day 6: Return

Last ski tour. We disembark after breakfast, take a taxi connection and the return flights from Isafjordur via Reykjavik. Arrival in the evening.

 

Details

Accommodation

Lodging on board of “La Louise”, in bunk beds divided in cabins of 2 or 4 places.

More info

Travel Formalities: passport valid six months from the expiration date on the return (no visa for citizens of the European Union), or valid identity card.

Meeting point

Isafjordur.

About the guide

IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide and member of la Compagnie des Guides de Saint-Gervais (Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, south-eastern of France)

I will be more than happy to guide you in the Alps for mountaineering or ski touring adventures.

I also organise beautiful trips all around the world.

Get in touch with me and let's discuss about a program answering your needs and dreams!

Languages

French | English

Certificates

SNGM


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