Countries Visited: Norway
- Beautiful Rondane National Park
- Expert tuition and analysis
- Indoor pool and sauna
Situated in south-eastern Norway, the high mountain plateau of the Rondane region is an excellent base for cross-country skiing, with almost 120km of prepared ski-tracks. We offer both beginner and intermediate weeks at Rondablikk and the variety of trails is perfectly suited to both levels. In the expert hands of our leader we have an added emphasis on technique, to establish a solid foundation or help move you forward from the basics. The week will combine practice on the nearby circuits, before progressing to longer day tours over frozen lakes and snow-covered meadows; this is complemented by evening presentations, including photo and video analysis on some days. On some days our group will enjoy lunch around a roaring fire, either in the open or at a cosy rest stop, whilst the free day gives you the chance to try your hand at ice fishing, dogsledding or snowshoeing.
What the papers say about cross-country skiing at Rondablikk...
Peter Rickman of the Daily Mirror writes: Cross-country skiing in Rondablikk, Rondane N.P., Norway (December 2011).
Tom Mtchelson of The Sun writes: Dogsledding in Rondane National Park (December 2011)
What makes this trip responsible?
Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment.
Ours is a 'total approach' to responsible tourism, covering everything from the way we plan and operate our trips to the practices of Exodus as a company. Exodus trips are designed to allow a high degree of economic benefit to the local communities; we buy local produce, eat local food and use local services, thus ensuring that as much money as possible is retained within the local economies and the host communities. With our responsible tourism policy we are continually reassessing our holidays, trying at all times to ensure that they are socially, economically and environmentally sound.
Responsible tourism and cross-country skiing
Our cross-country skiing holidays in general avoid large alpine ski areas, and are less dependent on snow cannons, graded pistes and ski lifts, creating significantly less environmental impact than alpine skiing holidays. Journeys further afield aim to utilise public transport and the local economy benefits from our groups purchasing lunches and supplies directly.
Recent awards for our work on Responsible Tourism
British Travel Awards: Environmentally Responsible Tourism Company.
Responsible Travel Awards: Best Tour Operator.
BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards: Highly Commended.
See our Responsible Tourism Policy for full details
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