Active trip with friends

Day 1 :

OSLO – OTTA – HØVRINGEN

Your stay starts in Otta. Depending on your flight’s time of arrival and after picking up your rental vehicle, I suggest we meet at Café Pilarguri in Otta over coffee, tea to discuss the journey that awaits you, answer your questions and give you your final roadmap!

NIGHT 1 : HIGH MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN HØVRINGEN

INCLUDED MEALS : Full board

Day 2 :

RONDANE NATIONAL PARK

From the hotel, explore the many hiking trails that will take you into Rondane National Park. Your roadbook will show you some suggestions of very nice hikes from the hotel or from Smuksjøseter refuge cabin.

NIGHT: HIGH MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN HØVRINGEN

INCLUDED MEALS: Full board

Day 3 :

RONDANE OR DOVREFJELL NATIONAL PARK

You can either rent mountain bikes at the hotel to continue exploring Rondane by bike or go to Dovrefjell for a guided hike to try and meet the famous muskox. This animal is quite easy to spot, especially when accompanied by an experienced guide, but it is advisable to keep a safe distance of 200 m from the animal. Despite its placid and calm appearance, if it feels threatened, it can charge and run at 60 km/ h.

NIGHT : HIGH MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN HØVRINGEN

INCLUDED MEALS: Full board

Day 4 :

Today you leave Høvringen to go to Mysuseter and discover another facet of Rondane National Park. From Mysuseter you have stunning views of all the highest peaks of the park. Take advantage of this first day in Mysuseter to walk the many hiking trails that wind along the mountain springs. For example, the Brudesløtet waterfall is a must see (check your roadmap).

NIGHT: HIGH MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN MYSUSETER

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Day 5 :

ASCENT OF RONDESLOTTET OR VESLESMEDEN

A long day of hiking awaits you. Take your car to the Spranget parking lot in Mysuseter. From there, take the rental bikes available to travel along the first 6 km of your adventure, up to the Rondvassbu DNT cabin (do not hesitate to stop at the cabin to stock up on snacks before starting the hike). From Rondvassbu, several hikes are possible. You can opt for the ascent of Veslesmeden (2015 m/6600 ft above sea level) or for the ascent of the highest peak of Rondane, the Rondeslottet (2178 m/7145 ft above sea level). Again, we will be able to discuss these 2 options.

When returning from hiking, do not forget that you will have to travel back the remaining 6 km by bike to find your car and return to your place of accomodation.

ACTIVITY INCLUDED: bike rental
NIGHT: HIGH MOUNTAIN HOTEL IN MYSUSETER
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

Day 6 :

Leave Mysuseter and take the direction of Jotunheimen National Park, home to Norway’s highest peaks. On the road that leads you to your next accommodation; do not hesitate to stop in Otta to do some shopping because you will need to prepare your own meals at your next accomodation. Your next stop (and next accommodation) is about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive away.

NIGHT : CABIN IN SJODALEN
INCLUDED MEALS: None

Day 7 :

After a beautiful night in your cabin, Sjoa River is waiting for you and will offer you an intense and undoubtedly refreshing experience. Enjoy a half-day rafting in the hustle and bustle of this mountain torrent. Adrenaline-kick guaranteed!! After this activity, you will be glad to return to your cozy little cabin to chill in the middle of the woods.

ACTIVITY INCLUDED: Rafting for 4
NIGHT : CABIN IN SJODALEN
MEALS INCLUDED: None

Day 8 :

Hiking the mythical Besseggen Ridge

This is THE must-see hike. It is ranked among the 10 most beautiful hikes in Norway. Do I need to say more?? To do it, you will first have to go to Gjendesheim (25 minute drive from Sjodalen) to take a boat that will take you to the start of this famous hike. Allow 6 to 8 hours (breaks included) to overcome this hike of 14 km (8.7 miles).

Be careful, this is still a fairly demanding hike that requires good physical fitness and good equipment (good shoes, hiking clothes, water, etc.) and is not recommended if you are afraid of heights!

ACTIVITY INCLUDED: Besseggen hike with boat ride
NIGHT : CABIN IN SJODALEN
MEALS INCLUDED: None

Day 9 :

Today, there are several options available to you. From Sjodalen you have many hiking opportunities. I can recommend a place where it is often possible to see reindeer. Or, you can take the opportunity to visit the small village of Heidal, its church and its traditional cheese factory, the Brunost!

Then go to your next stop, the village of Lom, a 50-minute drive away.

NIGHT : HOTEL in LOM
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

Day 10 :

After your breakfast, you are awaited at Krossby Hytte, in the heart of the Jotunheimen National Park, at 9:30 am (50-minute drive from Lom), for a unique and quite unusual activity in summer: a hike of several hours on a glacier with a guide and all the necessary equipment.

After this extraordinary activity, the comfort of your hotel in Lom will come as a reward.

ACTIVITY INCLUDED: Glacier hike for 4
NIGHT : HOTEL in LOM
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

Day 11 :

AUTHENTICITY ON THE FARM

See you at Marita and Eskil’s! They will open the doors of their “little” corner of paradise and make you live a unique experience, off the beaten track, in an absolutely fabulous setting.

Let yourself be pampered by your hosts – they only have your happiness in mind!!

NIGHT: ACCOMMODATION ON THE FARM
MEALS INCLUDED: full board

Day 12 :

Whether you want to go pick wild berries, or borrow a canoe to float down the river, or learn how to make traditional Norwegian bread, or go on a guided hike, or go visit the sheep in the mountains, or try the traditional Norwegian bath, or eat local dishes, or do yoga in front of the horizon… Well, if you want to end this trip in style, you’ve come to the right place.

Let yourself be carried away by your hosts and recharge your batteries before returning to your daily life.

(all activities offered and supervised by Marita and Eskil are included in the price)

NIGHT: ACCOMMODATION ON THE FARM
INCLUDED MEALS: Full board

Day 13 :

For your last day, take the most of the experiences and great food offered by Marita.

NIGHT: ACCOMMODATION ON THE FARM
INCLUDED MEALS: full board

Day 14 :

After saying goodbye to your hosts, take the road back to Oslo Airport with the memory of an unforgettable and unique Norwegian experience.

And the desire to come back to discover even more of this fabulous country!