SKI TOURING & SPLITBOARD NORWAY 2027

Looking for a place where ski touring and splitboarding end with a run straight down to a fjord? Ski touring Norway above the Hardangerfjord is the most beautiful spring terrain in Europe: the Folgefonna glacier, stable corn snow, powder on north faces and descents from 1,600 m almost to sea level. We run two dates – 13–20 March 2027 and 10–17 April 2027 – outside Easter and the week before it, when Norwegians head to the mountains. Cost of participation from €1,145.

Info Ski Touring & Splitboard Norway – Hardangerfjord 2027

6 days of ski touring and splitboarding | 7 nights in a Norwegian hytta | IVBV mountain guide + team leader | 4×4 van on site | Group of 6–8

Dates: 13–20 March 2027 and 10–17 April 2027 (Saturday – Saturday)
Location: Hardangerfjord and the Folgefonna glacier (Odda / Jondal), Norway
Level: 5/10 – ski touring and splitboarding for intermediate riders
Profile: 100% ski touring / splitboarding (900–1,400 m of ascent per day)
Cost from: €1,145 (Early Bird with the Premium Card)

Cost of participation and terms:
The regular contribution is €1,354. In addition, depending on the registration date and your club status, the following terms apply:

Premium Card holders:
• €1,145 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 75 days before departure: 28 December 2026 (March date) and 25 January 2027 (April date), or until cancelled or changed by the Club board.
• €1,219 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 €54 (i.e. 4% of the regular contribution).
• €1,273 in the Early Bird option (−6% for a quick decision from the regular contribution, valid until 75 days before the club trip).
• €1,354 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 ski touring Norway above the Hardangerfjord?

Because nowhere else in Europe can you ski from a glacier straight down to the water of a fjord in a single day.

The Hardangerfjord is the heart of Fjord Norway. Above the water rises the Folgefonna glacier – the third largest in Norway – surrounded by dozens of peaks of 1,200–1,650 m. On skis or a splitboard you start your ascent a few dozen metres above sea level and finish on the glacier dome with views of the fjord and the Hardangervidda plateau.

Instead of crowded huts in the Alps you get empty slopes, long days (over 14 hours of daylight in April) and conditions that still bring winter powder in March and perfect corn in April. That is why ski touring Norway has been on the bucket list of ski tourers and splitboarders for years.

Snow, terrain and on-site care

The maritime climate of western Norway brings heavy snowfall from December to April. In March the north faces usually hold dry powder while the south faces start to turn to corn. In April the snowpack settles and becomes more stable, and morning corn on the runs towards the fjord gives the best skiing of the season. We check the avalanche situation every day on Varsom.no.

The terrain offers wide bowls and ridges above Odda and Jondal, gentler slopes for the first day and steep couloirs for those who want more later in the week. Each day the IVBV guide chooses the objective based on weather, wind and the avalanche forecast, so the group always rides the best snow in the region.

The contribution includes 6 days of ski touring and splitboarding with an IVBV guide, a team leader, 7 nights in a hytta above the fjord and transport by 4×4 van including fuel, road tolls and ferries. However, flights are not included.

We stay in a traditional, spacious hytta with a kitchen and sauna, a short drive from the starting points. Evenings are for cooking together and planning the next day. Other camps in Norway are listed on the Freeride Transfer camps page.

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Camp programme

Riding programme

• Saturday: arrival in Bergen, drive by 4×4 van to the Hardangerfjord (approx. 3 hours), check-in at the hytta, equipment and transceiver check
• Sunday: warm-up on gentler slopes, avalanche ABC practice, uphill and kick-turn technique (skis and splitboard)
• Monday – Wednesday: tours on the Folgefonna glacier and nearby peaks, 900–1,400 m of ascent per day, descents towards the fjord
• Thursday – Friday: more ambitious objectives for those who want them (steep couloirs, long ski-to-fjord runs), a lighter option for the rest
• Saturday: drive to Bergen and flight home
• Every day: weather and avalanche briefing, daily plan chosen by the IVBV guide

Accommodation and transport

• Flight to Bergen on Saturday, return the following Saturday (13–20 March 2027 or 10–17 April 2027)
• 7 nights in a traditional Norwegian hytta above the Hardangerfjord
• Rooms for two, fully equipped kitchen, sauna
• Transport by 4×4 van with studded tyres for the whole route (fuel, AutoPASS tolls and ferries included)
• You buy your own flight tickets – we help you choose a connection with the group

Organisational details

The contribution includes

• 7 nights in a hytta above the fjord (rooms for two, kitchen, sauna)
• 6 days of ski touring and splitboarding with an international IVBV mountain guide
• Care of a team leader
• Transport by 4×4 van from Bergen airport and on site (fuel, AutoPASS, ferries)
• Avalanche ABC training and uphill technique on skis and splitboard

The contribution does not include

• Flights to Bergen (approx. €110–€210 return)
• Meals (shared shopping in Kiwi / Rema supermarkets and cooking in the hytta)
• Ski touring / splitboard equipment and avalanche ABC
• Insurance for high-mountain sports (ski touring)
• Personal expenses

Note: Insurance covering off-piste ski touring with search and rescue costs is required (e.g. Alpenverein or equivalent) – approx. €80. Therefore, we check policies before the first day in the terrain.

Safety

• International IVBV mountain guide (group of 6–8)
• Care of a team leader
• Daily assessment of the Varsom.no avalanche forecast and weather
• Mandatory avalanche ABC (transceiver, probe, shovel) and transceiver check before every tour
• On the glacier: harness and basic glacier equipment as instructed by the guide
• Avalanche airbag backpack and an avalanche course before the trip recommended

Visa and documents

For EU/EEA citizens no visa is required – a valid ID card or passport is enough (Norway is in the Schengen area). Other nationalities should check Schengen entry rules.

How to sign up

First, fill in the form, choose your date (March or April) and pay the required contributions. New participants first pay the Wild Card (€54) 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 this camp?

Yes, provided you pay the Wild Card (€54) or hold an active Premium Card, and you can ride off-piste on touring skis or a splitboard.

What are the dates and how many riding days are included?

Two dates, Saturday – Saturday: 13–20 March 2027 and 10–17 April 2027. Each includes 6 full days of ski touring and splitboarding above the Hardangerfjord and on the Folgefonna glacier.

Who is this trip for?

For intermediate riders (level 5/10): you need confident off-piste skiing or riding and the fitness for 900–1,400 m of ascent per day. Ski touring Norway with us is also a good first glacier trip – the IVBV guide teaches technique on site.

Do splitboarders ride together with skiers?

Yes. The group is mixed, and we choose the pace and routes so that splitboards and touring skis work equally well (no long traverses or flat sections).

How much does the camp cost and what does the contribution include?

• Premium Card holders: from €1,145 (Early Bird) to €1,219 (regular contribution).
• Other participants: from €1,273 (Early Bird) to €1,354 (regular contribution) + Wild Card €54.
The contribution covers 7 nights in a hytta with sauna, the IVBV guide, a team leader and transport by 4×4 van including fuel, AutoPASS and ferries.

What does the contribution not include?

Flights to Bergen, meals, ski touring or splitboard equipment, avalanche ABC and insurance.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Touring skis or a splitboard with skins, ski crampons, poles, a helmet and a full avalanche ABC set (transceiver, probe, shovel). The guide may ask for a harness on the glacier. In addition, an avalanche airbag backpack is highly recommended.

What about meals on site?

The hytta has a full kitchen. We shop together in Norwegian supermarkets and cook together – the cheapest and most convenient option in Norway.

Comparison of camps and costs

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

A self-organised ski touring trip in Norway for 1–2 people means high costs for a car, ferries, a hytta and a guide (approx. NOK 5,000–6,500 per day per group). Commercial agencies add their margin on top. Thanks to our non-profit formula, our camp with the Premium Card is the most affordable option with an IVBV guide:

Cost of one riding day: Freeride Transfer Club vs Scandinavian ski touring operator (IFMGA)
Therefore, we compare the most expensive competing camp with ours. As a result, this is how the amount spent per riding day (6 touring days) translates into value and scope of services:

Why does ski touring Norway above the Hardangerfjord beat the Alps, the Tatras or Lyngen in March and April?

The table below compares destinations by amount of snow, crowds and costs in the same period:

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