Cross-Country Skiing New Years Week at Gomobu Mountain Lodge in Valdres

• Cross-Country Ski rental package (5 days / waxless classic technique ski including ski, boots & pole sticks / per person): NOK 850
• Cross-country skiing course (120 minutes / classic technique / per person): NOK 1.500
• 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.

Gomobu Mountain Lodge

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.

The restaurant offers 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Departure times from Oslo Bus Terminal vary depending on the season and the days. In general, you can choose from the following departures:  

08.30 am* 

10.20 am * 

12.20 pm * 

15.00 pm * 

*Note: Depending on the season, your day of arrival and your final destination, there might be more or less departures, also there might be departures straight from Oslo Gardermoen airport to Jotunheimen and Valdres. This can apply also to the journey back to Oslo. Please share your travel plans with us and we will find the best possible bus departures according to your trip.