Ski touring & Sailing - in Svalbard :
Discover SPITZBERGEN & ITS HIDDEN SPOTS
The ultimate Arctic playground for ski touring and sailing adventures, Svalbard offers vast glaciers, gentle peaks, and untouched slopes descending to the sea. Guided by our mountain professionals, each day unveils new lines above icy fjords and surreal light — a one-week voyage of pure backcountry skiing and exploration at the top of the world.
Ski-sailing in Svalbard - Spitzbergen
from €9,500*
MAY - JUNE
Spitzbergen
12 pax - 4 guides
Ascents +1000m
Ski-sailing cruise
Incredible sceneries & wildlife
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YOU WILL ENJOY
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our great mobility to reach the best spots
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ski on gigantic glaciers
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wildlife
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life onboard an historic ship
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local culture
SKIING IN SVALBARD:
Discovering the island of Spitzbergen
Lying deep within the Arctic Ocean between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a vast, frozen archipelago where mountains, glaciers, and sea merge into a single breathtaking wilderness. Its rugged landscape, sculpted by centuries of wind and ice, offers an unparalleled playground for ski touring and exploration. Gentle peaks rise from immense glaciers, their slopes tumbling down to the sea, while the shifting Arctic light transforms every horizon into something new. Here, silence reigns — broken only by the crack of ice and the distant call of seabirds. Polar bears roam the coastlines, and the air carries the scent of salt and snow. Remote, untouched, and infinitely wild, Svalbard is a place where ski-sailing adventure becomes elemental — a land for those who seek purity, freedom, and the quiet grandeur of the High North.
Aboard the Noorderlicht, our ski-sailing expedition offers total immersion in Svalbard’s untamed beauty. From the towering glaciers of Isfjorden to the wild slopes of Prins Karls Forland and the far northern peaks around Ny-Ålesund, each day unfolds as a new chapter of Arctic exploration. Guided by experienced mountain professionals, you’ll skin across vast snowfields, summit ridgelines above frozen fjords, and carve turns down to the water’s edge beneath the endless light of the midnight sun. Between adventures, the schooner becomes your warm and welcoming refuge — a place to share stories, meals, and quiet moments while the ice drifts silently past. This is more than a journey; it’s a rare harmony of sea and mountain, ski touring, motion and stillness, discovery and awe at the very top of the world.
SKI TOURING AND SAILING IN SVALBARD
TRIP TO SPITZBERGEN FROM LONGYEARBYEN TO NY-ÅLESUND
Our Arctic Ski & Sail Expedition in Svalbard unfolds over 8 days and 7 nights aboard the Noorderlicht, an authentic two-masted schooner designed for polar adventure. Departing from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town, the journey follows a spectacular route through the heart of the archipelago — sailing across Isfjorden, ski touring the wild glaciers of St. Jonsfjorden, and continuing north toward the legendary scientific outpost of Ny-Ålesund in Kings Bay, which is the furthest north permanent human community in the world.
Figure yourself arriving in this unique town by backcountry skiing...
Each day reveals a new anchorage and a fresh mountain to ski: gentle peaks overlooking frozen fjords, vast glaciers descending into the sea, and untouched slopes bathed in the soft glow of the midnight sun. Guided by seasoned mountain professionals, you’ll skin from shore to summit and carve your tracks down to the water’s edge, surrounded by the raw stillness of the High Arctic. Evenings aboard the Noorderlicht bring warmth, shared stories, and the quiet rhythm of the ship drifting between ice and light — an expedition where every horizon and ski runs feels like the edge of the world.
To explore the untouched wilderness of Spitzbergen, our Svalbard Ski & Sail expedition combines ski touring, and the timeless rhythm of life at sea. Each morning, the Noorderlicht anchors in a new fjord, giving access to slopes that can only be reached by boat — wild, remote, and infinitely varied. With climbing skins, we set out to ascend gentle Arctic peaks or vast glacial plateaus, where silence reigns and the only tracks in sight are our own. The snow here, shaped by polar winds and sea air, offers a unique mix of light powder and smooth spring conditions, perfect for long, flowing backcountry skiing descents down to the frozen shoreline.
Depending on the day’s weather and sea ice, we’ll ski hidden valleys, broad glaciers, and the dramatic ridgelines overlooking Isfjorden, St. Jonsfjorden, or the wild northern reaches near Ny-Ålesund. Every run feels like a small expedition — skis gliding where few have ever gone before, with the schooner waiting below like a floating basecamp. This blend of ski touring and sailing is designed for seasoned backcountry skiers in good physical shape, seeking both challenge and serenity in one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on Earth.
During this Backcountry Skiing Safari in Japan, we have given priority to your après-ski comfort by selecting high quality traditional accommodation. You will be accommodated in a comfortable 3*** hotel of the traditional Ryokan type, in large rooms for 5 people (single or double rooms at an additional cost) in Niseko.
At the end of your days of skiing, you can relax in the onsen, hot springs typical of the region,
before tasting the finesse and originality of traditional Japanese cuisine. A privatized minibus will be at your disposal to ensure on-site transfers.
If you need more details, we respond within 24 hours to any question about this Freerando Ski Safari in Japan. Depending on your level of backcountry skiing and your expectations, we will offer you a quote for a personalized stay.
Our strong points :
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Our knowledge of Hokkaido and the high mountains
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Our 22 years of experience in backcountry skiing, off-piste skiing and mountain guiding
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Our high-end personalized formulas
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Our concern for respect for nature and safety conditions
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The skills and experience of our travel agency
You will enjoy:
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The splendor and variety of off-piste
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The finesse and depth of the powder
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The beauty of the routes on the volcanic massifs
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The uniqueness and authenticity of Japanese culture
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING SAFARI to Japan from Niseko on the island of Hokkaido
Day 1 : Flight Tokyo / Sapporo-Chitose (late afternoon). Reception at Chitose airport (at the exit of the terminal). Quick dinner then transfer by minibus to Niseko (+/- 3h30 drive). Installation at the hotel.
Days 2 to 4 : Skiing in Niseko. After breakfast, early departure for the freeride slopes of Niseko. If the weather permits and the participants wish, it will be possible to climb Mount Yotei (dormant volcano, 1,898 m). After skiing, step into one of the Onsen (thermal baths and volcanic springs) in the village. Dinner in town.
Day 4 to 7 : Skiing in different areas of Hokkaido (further depending on conditions). Possibility of doing a day of Heliskiing and/or Kat-Skiing, at an additional cost, depending on the tastes and budgets of the participants.
Day 8 : After a last morning of skiing, or possibly a last bath in the Onsen, departure for Sapporo by minibus (+/- 3h30 drive). Departure by 7:45 a.m. flight to Tokyo. Landing in Europe the next day in the morning.
This program is indicative and may be modified depending on the snow conditions and the weather, the level and the wishes of the group, in order to ensure the safety and pleasure of all. The accompanying guide is the sole judge in the matter.
We also offer 10-day and 15-day Japan ski holiday packages in Hokkaido. They are mentioned below. Contact us for a more detailed program, or to build your à la carte program.
Number of travel days: 7
Number of ski days: 6 to 7
Technical level: 3/5 experience of ski touring and off-piste skiing in deep snow.
Physical level: 2/5 capable of moderate effort for several hours.
Number of participants: maximum 3 groups of 7 people + 3 guides.
*Our package includes for this freeride ski holiday in Japan:
For a group of 6 people and a guide (maximum 3 groups)
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6 to 7 days of skiing (depending on flights schedule) in Niseko & around
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Supervision of the stay by a Powderwego professional
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Safety packs (ABS® Airbag backpack or equivalent, transceiver, shovel, probe)
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3*** hotel in twin rooms breakfasts (private rooms optional)
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Transfers by minibus
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Ski passes
Our package does not include :
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Return air travel to Sapporo-Chitose (allow approximately €1,200 for flights to Sapporo-Chitose from major European cities)
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Ski touring outfit and equipment: appropriate clothing, poles with large washers, touring skis (100 mm minimum required, 110 mm recommended), skins, climbing knives, helmets. Do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions or difficulties in finding this kit.
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Meals, drinks, tips
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The insurance
You'll need 2 bags (travel bag + ski bag).
Contact us for more informations.