CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN VENABU (FURTHER DETAILS)

General information:
This holiday is based in Venabu, Central Norway, on the edge of the Rondane National Park, we stay in a lovely, friendly hotel which is a firm Headwater favorite.

This is a pefect area for cross country skiing, great for beginners and improvers alike.

Cross Country Ski Info:
Altitude of Village: 932m
Total length of ski trails: 160kms
Maximum height skiable: 1424m

Location:
The landscape in the area is truly dramatic and full of contrasts, it is far enough north to have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights - especially in December and January- and throughout the winter there are spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Who would this holiday appeal to?
This holiday would be suitable for complete beginners aswell as for those people wishing to improve their techniques.

It is also suitable for single travellers and families with young children.

Possibility of non-standard departures?
It is not possible for us to arrange non-standard departures on this holiday.

Other details:
This hotel is a real skiers hotel and they're totaly geared up by way of: ski storage and waxing facilities, torch lit sleigh rides (pay locally), saunas, marked trails and dog sledding. Lessons with a professional can be arranged locally for anyone wanting to progress at a faster rate than the Headwater-led group.

There is limited alpine skiing available 3km away (1 green run, 1 blue and 1 red) - clients will need to buy pass, hire equipment and take out alpine insurance.