Ski Touring in Senja – The Magical Island of the Arctic Circle

Located about 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, Senja offers one of Norway’s most distinctive ski touring environments: mountains descending directly towards the sea, deep fjords, small villages and a light that changes continuously throughout the day.

During the week, the different areas of the island are explored, choosing each day the most suitable outing according to snow and weather conditions. Although the summits are not particularly high, Senja offers itineraries of very different levels of complexity, and this variety makes it possible to build a program suited to skiers with different experience and expectations.

The logistics include arrival and departure from Tromsø, transfer to Senja by rental car and accommodation in a fjord-front apartment. This choice makes it possible to move quickly between the different areas of the island and adapt each day to the best available conditions.

Day 1 – Arrival in Tromsø

Arrival in Tromsø, meeting with the Guide, rental car pick-up and overnight stay in a hotel in Tromsø.

Day 2 – Transfer to Senja and first outing

Transfer to Senja and first ski touring outing, depending on travel times and conditions.

Accommodation in an apartment.

Days 3–6 – Ski touring in Senja

Four days dedicated to ski touring in the different areas of the island.

Each evening, the program for the following day will be assessed according to snow and weather conditions, choosing each time the most suitable itinerary.

Possible objectives include summits such as Store Hesten, Tredje Svanfjell, Kvænan, Lonketind and Keipen.

Day 7 – Ski touring and return to Tromsø

Last ski touring day in Senja.

At the end of the activity, return to Tromsø and overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 8 – Return

Return flight.

Accommodation

The program includes seven nights in total: five nights in an apartment in Senja and two nights in a hotel in Tromsø, at the beginning and at the end of the trip.

The accommodation planned in Senja is in shared rooms.

For private groups, different accommodation solutions can be arranged, such as independent apartments or higher-category accommodation, with a possible adjustment of the package cost.

Good ski touring experience and autonomy in ascent and descent techniques are required.

The days can be very different from one another, with indicative elevation gains generally between 800 and 1,200 metres. The program is adapted to conditions, group level and participants’ expectations.

This trip is not designed for those approaching ski touring for the first time, but it allows for different interpretations depending on the experience of the group.

Price

Price on request.

The final price will be communicated at the proposal stage, according to confirmed logistics, accommodation availability, transport costs, the conditions of the Tour Operator package and the number of participants.

The price includes

Technical organisation of the package through a partner Tour Operator.
IFMGA Mountain Guide service for 6 ski touring days.
7 nights of accommodation: 5 nights in Senja in an apartment and 2 nights in Tromsø in a hotel.
4WD rental car with insurance, mileage and taxes according to the rental contract conditions.
Mandatory insurance coverage included in the Tour Operator package, according to the policy conditions provided at the time of booking.

The price does not include

Return flight to/from Tromsø.
Meals and drinks.
Fuel.
Transfers not indicated in the program.
Rental of personal equipment, if needed.
Personal accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, additional medical assistance coverage and any other optional insurance, unless otherwise specified by the Tour Operator.
Any additional costs due to program changes caused by weather, mountain conditions or logistical needs, agreed in advance with the participants.
Anything not listed under “The price includes”.