Nordic Courses
GEILO & FINSE: PISTES, TRAILS & TOURS: A two centre course with Nordic travelling and
downhill coaching followed by an introductory hut-to-hut tour and day tours.
ITALIAN NORDIC SKI WEEKENDS: Long weekends learning and developing Nordic/cross-country
technique – in stunning Alpine settings!
CHAMONIX: SNOWSHOE & SKI: If you have never tried either snowshoeing or Nordic skiing
then this is your chance!
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GEILO & FINSE: PISTES, TRAILS & TOURS: (Norway)
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Nordic ski instruction, complete day tours and a hut-to-hut tour. |
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Early April for the best chances of great snow and weather. |
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Four days at Geilo with a Nordic downhill and travelling technique focus. |
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Four days based at Finse doing two day tours and a two-day hut-to-hut tour. |
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Develop the skills and confidence for more ambitious hut-to-hut touring. |
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Great accommodation and ease of access. |
Costs: £1435 (full package ex. flights)
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Above: The dramatic though ‘skier-friendly’, terrain north of Finse.
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On the plateau above Geilo – Nordic travelling techniques.
Photo left: Graham Hammond
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ITALIAN NORDIC SKI WEEKEND: (Italy)
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A perfect introduction to cross country skiing – or refresh existing skills. |
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Three track-based instruction days at three different venues in the Val d’Aosta. |
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Val Ferret below Mt Blanc; Arpy amongst quiet woods; Cogne in the Gran Paradiso. |
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Ideal input/preparation for Norwegian hut-to-hut tours. |
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Enjoy true Italian hospitality with good food high on the agenda! |
Costs: £625 (½ board accommodation, instruction and transport between ski venues) |
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Above: Nordic tracks below Mt Blanc.
Left: Val Ferret – a nice place to ski!
Photos: Julia Tregaskis
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CHAMONIX: SNOWSHOE & SKI: (France)
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For those with little or no cross country skiing or snowshoe experience. |
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Snowshoe to peaks and cross-country ski with views of Mt Blanc. |
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Ski in the Italian Val Ferret then snowshoe to an Alpine hut for a night. |
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Warning! The activities this weekend could be addictive! |
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Very comfortable chalet accommodation & very easy to reach from the UK. |
Costs: £995 (full board accommodation, some hire items, transport between venues and instruction/leadership)
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Above: Snowshoeing powder!
Left: Nordic skiing in the dramatic Val Ferret, Italy.
Photos: Tracks & Trails
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All photos on this page: ©John Eames, except where credited otherwise
