Foto: Yngve Ask
Cross-country skiing week Valdres
6 days, Self-guided
The Valdres region is one of the most popular cross-country skiing destinations in Norway, with many hundred kilometers of groomed trails. In the hearth of this region, at Vaset, we invite you to stay in a traditional mountain lodge, from where you can do every day self-guided cross-country skiing tours. This family run lodge offers exceptional service and delicious local food. Here you will charge your batteries for the next day and relax with peaceful winter nature surroundings.
Highlights
- 140 km groomed tracks
- Delicious local food
- Traditional accommodation
Included
Bus transport from/to Oslo
Accommodation x 5
Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner x 5
Detailed tour description
Map
Season & Prices 2024
February – April
Daily departure
First Arrival day: 01.02.2024
Last Arrival day: 27.03.2024
Price
Adult in Double room:
NOK 10.700
Children, 6-12 years:
NOK 4.700
Singelroom supplement:
NOK 1.070
Easter, other prices
Day to day
Add-on
Ski rental
NOK. 585
Rent a pair of cross-country skiis for the hole week (4 days).
Included: Classic non-wax skies, boots, and poles.
Go to Bergen instead of Oslo
NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will skip the last cruise to Bygdin and take the bus from your last accommodation.
Extra night in Oslo
Price on request
If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can ad one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also ad it on the end of the trip.
Important Details
To fully enjoy your skiing adventure in the mountainous areas, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses.
The winter season starts with short days with daylight, but then you will get a lot of clear starry sky, and if you are lucky even northern light. Bring a headlamp and ski in the dark! From around mid Febuary, you will get longer days. And in the spring on warm days, it can even be possible to ski in a bikini.
Accommodation
Gomobu Mountain Lodge
You will stay at Gomobu Mountain lodge. The lodge is situated in the mountains at 950 m.a.s.l. in the popular cabin region of Vaset in the inland of Norway. From the lodge, you have access to more than 140 kilometers of groomed tracks for cross-country skiing.
You will stay in a double or single room with a private bathroom. Here you have access to the sauna, lounge, and restaurant with a wonderful view over the mountains.
Meals
Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner are included. Lunch you will do yourself at the breakfast buffet and you can fill up warm tea or other drinks for your thermos bottle for the day. Dinner is served as a 3-course dinner.
Our chefs are using ingredients from local farmers to prepare traditional Norwegian food in a modern style – after your day’s activity for sure another highlight during your stay.
Ski Tracks
The tracks run through varied, rolling terrain, from spruce and birch forests up to the high open plains with wounderful views. The forest tracks offer protection from windy and snowy weather while the tracks on the mountain plateau offer wide views on fine days. In general, the tracks in Vaset are easy to intermediate with not too long and not too steep ascends and easy, fun downhill runs and flat parts in between. They fit everyone from beginners and families to competing skiers who come here for exercise. All routes are well described.
Difficulty
Easy-Medium
This is a trip very easy to adjust to your skill level at cross-country skies. It is advisable that you have tried cross-country before, but not required.
Equipment list
When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
Transport
Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along our express bus routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.
Experience Jotunheimen with us!
Map
This is the route you will cycle!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email - we will help you!
Accommodations
All the accommodations have double/twin beds with private bathrooms.
Hotel Thon, Oslo:
3-star hotel close to the train staion and Bike rental, including breakfast buffet.
Bygdin Høyfjellshotell:
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Even tho many rooms were renovated you will get a historical atmosphere. The food is sure to be the highlight of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and comes to taste great.
Syndinstøga:
Here there are 22 beds divided into 2 apartments and 3 hunting lodges. They have a great restaurant and pub, with good atmosphere and beautiful views. Syndinstøga is known for its good food. With a focus on local and sustainable ingredients, the kitchen composes today's dinner menu. It serves dishes based on moose and deer from local hunters. Lamb and mountain pig from the farms at Syndin and fish from local suppliers.
Bikes
Bring your own bike as this bike fits best to you and your demands. You can take the bike with you by bus/train from Oslo
Meals
All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening
Route
Gravel/trail
You receive from us the original Mjølkevegen map and gpx coordinates you can use on your GPS device.
The Mjølkevegen is a well-maintained gravel road, used as well by cars and other vehicles. Some parts will be paved roads.
Difficulty
Hard
Kilometres: 50 - 100 kilometres
Elevation: 800-2000 accent meters
Terrain: fine gravel roads or asphalt
Participation in this tour demands good physical preparation and familiarity with extended periods of gravelbike riding. Daily distances are between 58 – 90 km, involving 1000 – 2000 climbing meters. You can anticipate numerous challenging uphill segments during the day. Our itineraries are tailored for gravel bikes and would prove excessively lengthy for e-bikes without the opportunity for recharging en route.
Equipment list
When you book with us, we'll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear with you.
Transport
This tour includes the train from Oslo to the starting point at Vinstra and back from Gol to Oslo. Travel green just not only feels good but is it as well comfortable and relaxing way to reach your bikepacking adventure.
Day 2: Oslo-Vinstra by train
08.02 am-11.09 am
Day 4: Gol- Oslo by Train
7.28 pm-10.22 pm