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Wild, untouched landscapes - vast mountain plateaux, dramatic canyons, glistening waterfalls, crystal clear lakes
Today sets the scene for the rest of the week's walking. After a short transfer, we climb steadily to the summit of Dynjefjellet for superb 360-degree views of the wild yet beautiful Venabygd plateau, with the high peaks of Rondane visible in the distance. Wild reindeer have lived here since the last Ice Age and still roam freely on these untamed lands.
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
We walk past vibrant berry bushes and verdant lichen through the wilderness to the dramatic canyons of the Dora and Mya, created as the glaciers retreated millions of years ago. Admire the pure gushing waterfalls of Dorfallet and Myfallet, whose waters tumble down to the vast mountain plateau below.
Distance in Km: 18
Distance in Miles: 11.5
We start off by crossing the pretty Atna river and making our way through pine forest and past amber coloured cloudberries, to Bjornhollia in the heart of the Rondane National Park. At this traditional Norwegian cabin, we enjoy coffee and Frasvåfflor – deliciously soft, heart shaped waffles. On our way back to the hotel, there’s time to stop off at Sohlbergplassen with its magnificent and famous view of the Rondane peaks.
Distance in Km: 18
Distance in Miles: 11.5
An easier day today, we follow St Olav’s Pilgrim Road above the wide river valley of Gubrandsdalen. Scandinavian painted farmhouses dot the landscape as we climb to the remains of a 4th to 6th century hillfort, where we learn more about the life of St Olav. We end the day with a visit to one of Norway’s last remaining medieval stave churches. This evening after dinner, there is the option to join the moose safari.
Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 5
Setting off from Holterseter, savour the contrasting views of the open, lush river valley to the rocky lichen-covered peaks of Venabygdsfjellet. We reach the summer farm set in the pastures below Forbundsfjellet in time for a traditional Norwegian lunch, regaled by stories of local folklore. We return via farmland and meadows to our hotel.
Distance in Km: 17
Distance in Miles: 11
We end the week with a fantastic walk to the crystal clear lakes of Finnsjøvola, with far reaching vistas to the Rondane massif and the graceful curves of Atnasjøen lake. We visit the unusual and delightful Sollia church before returning to the hotel for our final dinner.
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
7 Nights, single centre6 Days walkingServices of an experienced walking guide
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included.The food is all traditional
Norwegian cuisine. Breakfast is a continental buffet with the highlight being
the selection of tasty local cheeses. You can have the choice of a buffet
lunch with a hot meal or a picnic lunch to have whilst you take in the
spectacular scenery.
7 Nights, single centre6 Days walkingServices of an experienced walking guide
Classification: Guided
Venabu Fjellhotel, VenabuThis traditional hotel is in a magnificent isolated location on the plateau
above Ringebu. You can choose to stay in either the east wing (20 standard
rooms) or the west wing (36 superior rooms) and everyone can use the hotel's
saunas. All rooms in the hotel are en-suite and are mostly twin with the
traditional single beds which are end to end. There are no tea/coffee making
facilities in the rooms, however, both tea and coffee are available from
reception all day. Wi-Fi is available for free in the hotel although signal
is best in the comfortable bar area with fireplace. Within the main building
you have a boot room, sauna, games room, TV room, traditional hand-made
product shop, a large lounge area with a bar for relaxing after dinner, and
two spacious sitting rooms with open fireplaces.
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included.The food is all traditional
Norwegian cuisine. Breakfast is a continental buffet with the highlight being
the selection of tasty local cheeses. You can have the choice of a buffet
lunch with a hot meal or a picnic lunch to have whilst you take in the
spectacular scenery.
Standard group airport transfers (at times to coordinate with the group
flights) are included for all travellers booking air inclusive packages. They
are arranged with a local bus company who collect all customers for the three
hour transfer to Venabu Fjellhotel.
The flight inclusive prices for this holiday include our standard transfers.
If you are booking a land only package then we can usually arrange transfers
for you for an additional charge.
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