Cross-Country Skiing Week from Lodge to Lodge in Valdres

Cross-Country Ski rental package (6 days / incl. transfer back to Kamben / per person)
– classic technique ski including ski, boots & pole sticks: NOK 1500
– waxless classic technique ski including ski, boots & pole sticks: NOK 2500

Cross-country skiing private course (on request / 90 minutes / classic technique / max 6 persons): NOK 1500 per person / persons 3-6 NOK 500 per person

Cross-country skiing group course (on Mondays 10:00 / 120 minutes / classic technique / per person): NOK 1000

Extra piece of luggage for luggage transport (1 piece included): NOK 500

Extra Night in Kamben: NOK 1.750 / NOK 2.425 (double / single room)

Extra Night in Gomobu: NOK 1.950 / NOK 2.650 (double / single room)

Transfer Kamben – Gomobu by car per person: NOK 650
Departure to Bergen: NOK 350 (per person)
Extra Night in Oslo or Bergen: on request

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. 

Kamben Høyfjellshotell

Kamben Hotel, located on Golsfjellet, is a charming mountain hotel with a long tradition of hospitality and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The welcoming hosts make sure guests feel at home from the moment they arrive. The hotel is known for its excellent cuisine, offering delicious five-course dinners made from locally sourced ingredients that reflect the tastes of the region. Kamben is also a great base for a variety of activities in all seasons.

In summer and autumn, guests can explore scenic trails or rent gravel bikes to discover quiet mountain roads and open landscapes. In winter, the area transforms into a cross-country skiing paradise. With its combination of great food, personal service, and access to outdoor adventures, Kamben offers a balanced mix of comfort and activity in beautiful surroundings. It’s a place where Norwegian mountain traditions are kept alive—while still offering modern touches for today’s traveler.

Gomobu Fjellstue

Gomobu Lodge is a welcoming, family-run mountain retreat located on the edge of Valdresfjellet, offering beautiful views toward both Langsua and Jotunheimen National Parks. Known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly hosts, Gomobu has become a favourite base for exploring the surrounding nature all year round. The lodge serves tasty, locally sourced food that reflects the region’s traditions and flavours.

Guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options, including comfortable modern rooms in the main lodge and fully equipped cabins suitable for families and groups. In the basement, you’ll find a sauna to relax after an active day. Whether you’re planning a quiet weekend in the mountains or an active holiday with hiking, skiing, or biking, Gomobu provides a relaxed and flexible setting. With its scenic surroundings, homely feel, and commitment to quality, it’s an ideal place to slow down and enjoy the mountain life at your own pace.

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 evening.

Kamben

Kamben on Golsfjellet offers excellent cross-country skiing in open, high-mountain terrain between Hallingdal and Valdres. The area features approximately 150–200 km of groomed trails, with varied routes suited for both classic and skate skiing. From Kamben Høyfjellshotell, skiers have direct access to a well-connected trail network linking Golsfjellet, Storefjell, and Oset.

In addition to skiing, Kamben offers unique possibilities for marked snowshoeing trails, allowing guests to explore quieter routes through forest terrain and across open mountain landscapes at their own pace. These trails provide an alternative way to experience the winter scenery, ideal for those seeking a different activity besides skiing.

The terrain alternates between sheltered birch forest and wide mountain plateaus, offering good weather protection and expansive views toward Jotunheimen and Hemsedalsfjella on clear days. Snow conditions are generally stable from December through April, making Kamben suitable for both leisure and advanced skiers.

Gomobu

Gomobu and the Vaset area offer excellent cross-country skiing in scenic mountain terrain in the Valdres region, with 120–150 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing. The network ranges from easy, family-friendly loops to longer mountain routes in open terrain that can be more demanding. From the higher sections near Gomobu and the trails towards Syni viewpoint (1,137 m), skiers enjoy expansive views towards Jotunheimen and Langsua National Parks, especially on clear winter days.

In addition to cross-country skiing, the area also offers opportunities for alpine skiing at the small, family-friendly Vaset Skiheiser, as well as dedicated sledging hills that are popular with children and families. Reliable snow conditions, varied landscapes of birch forest and mountain plateau, and well-marked tracks make the area suitable for both leisure and advanced skiers. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxed winter holiday with plenty of space and generally quiet trails.

Classic Cross-Country Skiing 

Classic cross-country skiing is the traditional and most widely supported style in Valdres and Jotunheimen. Most groomed trail networks are prepared with classic tracks, making this the best choice for longer tours, varied terrain and lodge-to-lodge skiing. It also gives you the widest selection of routes throughout the region. 

Skate Skiing 

There are also good opportunities for skate skiing around several of the mountain lodges, especially at Beitostølen, Vaset/Gomobu and Kamben/Oset, where many trails are prepared for both classic and skating technique. These areas offer wide, well-groomed tracks and are well suited for guests who prefer skating. 

Lodge-to-Lodge Skiing 

On our lodge-to-lodge tours, however, we recommend using classic cross-country skis. The connecting trails between the different accommodation areas can include narrower sections and mountain tracks that are primarily prepared for classic skiing. Conditions and grooming standards may also vary along the route. 

If you prefer skating, you can still enjoy excellent skating opportunities on local trails around several of the lodges before or after the longer stages. 

Skiing around the lodges

Easy to moderate

This trip is suitable for guests with some initial cross-country skiing experience. The routes lead through gently to moderately hilly terrain with some longer climbs and gentle descents. Basic skiing technique and a normal level of fitness are recommended. The tracks offer varied landscapes and well-prepared trails. The actual difficulty may vary depending on personal experience, fitness level, weather conditions, and the condition of the ski tracks.

Skiing from lodge to lodge

Moderate to Challenging

This trip is designed for experienced cross-country skiers with good technique. The routes lead through more demanding terrain with longer climbs and sometimes faster descents. Confident ski control is important. Some sections may pass through open mountain areas (fjell), where weather and snow conditions can play a larger role. The actual difficulty may vary depending on personal experience, fitness level, weather conditions, and the condition of the ski tracks.

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

When booking a trip with Jotunheimen Travel we will provide you access to our own Jotunheimen Travel App.

The app is a digital guidebook for your trip. It provides you with offline access to personalized itineraries, topographic maps, GPS navigation, daily route details, accommodation information, and weather forecasts as well as to your personal travel documents such as tickets, vouchers, and schedules. The app provides you with all the details you need to know for your trip in a convenient way, ensuring a seamless and well-informed journey.

A small fee is included in your trip to support local cross-country skiing clubs that maintain and prepare all the ski tracks you use during your stay. Most of the work in these clubs is done voluntarily by local residents who dedicate time and effort to keep the trails in good condition throughout the winter. The contribution helps cover equipment, fuel, and maintenance. With this fee, you help to support local communities and ensure that a wide network of well-prepared ski tracks remain available throughout the winter.

Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses & trains take you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms.
Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along the routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.

When travelling with us, the bus / train ride from and to Oslo is included in your journey. The buses / trains start in the city center of Oslo. The ride to the Jotunheimen and Valdres area takes approximately 4 to 5 hours depending on where your trip starts/ends.

Arrival: Bus from Oslo Bussterminal 9:40 to Gol, arriving in Gol at 12:35

Departure: Bus from Fagernes 11:35, arriving in Oslo Bussterminal at 14:35

Other departures on request