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- Winter Holidays
- Cross-Country Skiing
- — 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
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Start 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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Morning tuition with our local instructors. The afternoon is free to practise on your own
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
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Cross-country ski tour with tuition.
This morning we head out on another ski tour around Venabu, our guide will observe what we have mastered and see where techniques can be improved. During the ski tour there will be further tuition to help us improve on what we have learnt. The late afternoon is free for independent practice and you can also book extra private lessons with one of the local instructors (paid locally). On one afternoon there will also be a group lesson with focus on hill techniques available (booked and paid locally). Comfortable Hotel
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Ski tour with our instructors. Choose between shorter or longer tours. You can also ski independently.
Another day of cross-county skiing, either independently or on one of our ski tours. Comfortable Hotel
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Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the snowshoeing tour (payable locally).
Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the snowshoeing tour (payable locally). Equipment is provided and it is a great way to relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the Norwegian forest. Alternatively you may choose to head out and ski independently. Remember maps are provided so you won't get lost. Comfortable Hotel
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Ski independently or with the group on one of our ski tours.
For the last two days of the week we ski out with our guides to explore the beautiful Norwegian landscape. Afternoons are free to travel further as your confidence grows. Comfortable Hotel
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End Venabu
After breakfast, we transfer to Oslo Airport.
