GAUSTA & ROLDAL NORWAY CAMP 2027

Planning freeride in Scandinavia? The season for legendary Norwegian powder in Røldal and the Gaustatoppen area gets into full swing in February. That is why our Freeride Norway camp (6–14 February 2027) guarantees a stable snowpack, great high-mountain terrain and couloirs. In addition, it is the ideal moment to catch the best conditions in the land of fjords – without Alpine crowds and queues. Cost of participation from €1,328.

Info Freeride Norway Røldal & Gaustatoppen 2027

7 freeride days (freetour + lifts) | 8 nights | Local guide care + 4×4 van | Daily sauna | Group of 7–16

Dates: 6–14 February 2027 (Saturday – Sunday)
Location: Røldal & Gausta / Rauland (Telemark), Norway
Level: 6/10 – freeride for intermediate+ riders
Profile: 100% freeride (off-piste riding using lifts, the Gaustabanen railway and ascents)
Cost from: €1,328 (Early Bird with the Premium Card)

Contribution and participation terms:
The regular contribution is €1,570. In addition, depending on the registration date and your club status, the following terms apply:

Premium Card holders:
• €1,328 in the Early Bird option (lowest amount – combines the −6% discount for early registration and your permanent −10% club discount). The Early Bird option is valid until 23 November 2026 (i.e. exactly 75 days before the club trip starts).
• €1,413 as the regular contribution (you have a permanent 10% discount on the regular contribution and do not pay the Wild Card).

Wild Card holders:
• Mandatory Wild Card contribution (joining the club on a trial basis) of €63 (i.e. 4% of the regular contribution).
• €1,476 in the Early Bird option (−6% for a quick decision from the regular contribution, valid until 23 November 2026 / 75 days before the club trip).
• €1,570 regular contribution

Payment in two convenient installments:
1/3 of the contribution you pay as a reservation, and the remaining 2/3 only once the minimum group has been fully secured.

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Why Freeride Norway Røldal & Gaustatoppen?

This camp is for those who are looking for a real multi-mountain challenge and the most spectacular views in southern Norway.

After four days of chasing storms in Røldal we head for the legendary Gaustatoppen massif (1,883 m a.s.l.). This mighty, raw mountain rises straight out of the plateau and creates its own snowy microclimate. In good conditions we also ride the unique Gaustabanen railway, hidden inside the mountain. Then we ski monumental, steep off-piste couloirs.

While in the Tatras or the Alps you stand in huge holiday queues, we hide on the frosty Telemark plateau (Rauland/Gausta). As a result, dry powder stays here for weeks and low attendance on the slopes guarantees untouched lines all day long.

Snow, terrain and on-site care

We go in mid-February – the moment when the days get longer and precipitation statistics provide a thick base of fresh snow. Thanks to the care of a local guide, we avoid crowded spots and reach the best lines in the area.

The contribution includes 7 days of intensive freeride, local guide care and 8 nights (7 nights in a comfortable Scandinavian hytta cabin and 1 night in a hotel near Oslo). In addition, it covers transport in a comfortable 9-seat 4×4 van with studded tyres, fuel, ferries and road tolls. However, flights and ski passes are not included.

We stay in a traditional, spacious hytta close to the ski spots, so you can recover well after a full day on the slopes. Rooms are for two and, moreover, a sauna guarantees an evening of relaxation.

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Camp programme

Riding programme

• 7 days of freeride riding: 4 days in Røldal and 3 days in the Gaustatoppen area (lifts + Gaustabanen railway + touring ascents)
• Daily vertical in Røldal and Gausta: approx. 2,500–3,500 m of descents
• Terrain from 600 to 1,883 m a.s.l. (Gaustatoppen summit), slopes of approx. 28–40°
• Demanding, monumental couloirs of the Gaustatoppen massif, open snowfields of Røldal and technical riding in the Rauland area
• Optional workshops: finding optimal lines, assessing the snowpack and navigating in high-mountain terrain

Accommodation and transport

• Flight from Warsaw / Kraków / Wrocław / Poznań / Gdańsk to Oslo on 6 February 2027, return on 14 February 2027 (flights at your own expense)
• 8 nights (7 nights in a traditional mountain hytta cabin + 1 final night in a transit hotel near Oslo)
• Rooms for two
• Sauna in the mountain cabin
• Comfortable transport in a 9-seat 4×4 van with studded tyres (fuel, AutoPASS tolls and ferries included)

Organisational details

The contribution includes

• 8 nights: 7 in a mountain cabin (hytta) + 1 in a hotel near Oslo
• 7 days of local guide care in Røldal and Gausta
• Transport by 4×4 van on the whole route (including fuel, AutoPASS toll gates, ferries)
• Access to the sauna in the mountain cabin (Røldal and Gausta)

The contribution does not include

• Flights to Oslo (approx. €70 – €140 return)
• Ski passes (paid for flexibly on site as needed)
• Meals (shared shopping in Kiwi/Rema supermarkets and cooking in the hytta)
• Skiing/touring equipment and avalanche ABC
• Insurance for extreme sports (freeride)

Note: Professional insurance covering off-piste riding with search and rescue is required (e.g. a Polish “Bezpieczny Powrót” policy, Alpenverein or equivalent) – approx. €80. Therefore, we verify policies before heading into the terrain.

Safety

• Local guide who knows the Røldal and Gausta terrain (small subgroups)
• Mandatory avalanche ABC (transceiver, probe, shovel) + equipment checks
• Daily weather briefing and assessment of the Varsom.no avalanche bulletin
• Avalanche airbag backpack also recommended

Visa and documents

Not required. A valid ID card or passport is enough, because Norway is in the Schengen area.

How to sign up

First, fill in the form and pay the required contributions. New participants first pay the Wild Card (€63) and then the main camp contributions.

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Cancellation terms

1. Cancellation more than 90 days before the start of the camp
   In this case we refund the contributions paid, less the actual administrative costs and commissions (max. 3%).
2. Cancellation between 90 and 45 days before the start of the camp
   In this case we refund 50% of the contributions paid.
3. Cancellation later than 45 days before the start of the camp
   However, the contributions are non-refundable in this case.
4. Failure to pay the Final Contribution
   It is treated as a cancellation, so the rules above apply. In addition, the Wild Card is forfeited.
5. Wild Card
   However, it is not refundable on its own in case of voluntary cancellation. On the other hand, if the camp is cancelled by the Club, it remains valid for 12 months.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

Registration terms and organisational matters

Can anyone sign up for the Røldal and Gausta freeride camp?

Yes, provided you pay the Wild Card (€63) or hold an active Premium Card. In addition, you need the skills for smooth off-piste riding on skis or a snowboard.

How many riding days does the Røldal and Gausta camp include?

It includes 7 full freeride days using lifts, the Gaustabanen railway and touring ascents. Departure from Poland on Saturday (6 February), return the following Sunday (14 February).

Who is this trip for?

For intermediate and advanced riders (level 6/10). The terrain includes both the wide fields of Røldal and the technical couloirs of Gaustatoppen as well as the Rauland area.

What is the contribution and what does it include?

• Premium Card holders: from €1,328 (Early Bird) to €1,413 (regular contribution).
• Other participants: from €1,476 (Early Bird) to €1,570 (regular contribution) + Wild Card €63.
The contribution covers 8 nights (hytta + hotel near Oslo), transport by 4×4 van on the whole route, the sauna and a local guide.

What does the contribution for the Røldal and Gausta camp not include?

However, the contribution does not cover flights (approx. €70 – €140 return), ski passes, meals, rental of ski and avalanche equipment, or insurance.

Do I need a visa?

No. A valid ID card or passport is enough.

What equipment do I need for freeride in Røldal and Gausta?

You need your own freeride skis or board (touring bindings and skins recommended) as well as an avalanche ABC set (transceiver, probe, shovel). In addition, an avalanche backpack is highly recommended.

What about safety in the Røldal and Gausta terrain?

Above all, safety is provided by a local guide, small subgroups in the terrain, a daily weather and avalanche briefing (Varsom.no) and mandatory avalanche ABC.

What about meals during the camp in Røldal and Gausta?

We stay in fully equipped cabins (hytta) with a kitchen. Therefore, participants organise their own meals (shared shopping in Norwegian supermarkets or your own supplies from Poland).

Comparison of camps and costs

How does the Freeride Transfer Club contribution compare with agencies from Poland and abroad?

Our club camp is based on a non-profit formula, without the high commercial margins of travel agencies. The comparison below shows the difference in the cost of freeride trips to Norway:

Cost of one riding day: Freeride Transfer Club vs Foreign guiding operator (Scandinavia / Switzerland)
Therefore, we compare the most expensive competing camp with ours. As a result, this is how the amount spent per riding day (7 riding days) translates into value and scope of services:

Why do Røldal & Gaustatoppen in Norway beat freeride in the Alps (e.g. Chamonix / St. Anton) in the same period?

The Alps are an absolute classic, but they struggle with overcrowding and fresh snow being tracked out quickly. The table below compares the destinations by amount of snow, crowds and costs:

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