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Snowshoeing Getaway Week at Valdres Mountain Lodge

8 Days | Self-guided | Winter | Snowshoeing | Valdres

Explore the breathtaking beauty of winter in Valdres on snowshoes. From your base camp at Kamben mountain lodge you will embark on daily tours that lead you through lights forests and open spaces. The well-marked trails lead you to the joy of silence and crisp air of winterly Norway. Connect with nature and relax at a traditional Norwegian mountain lodge in the best possible way.

Highlights

  • Snowshoeing in winterly Norway
  • Cozy Mountain Lodge
  • Perfect for intermediates and active families
  • Delicious local food
  • Traditional accommodation

Included

  • Transport (Bus from/to Oslo)
  • 7 x Accommodation incl. breakfast
  • 7 x Dinner
  • 7 x Packed lunch
  • Snowshoe rent
  • Map
  • Detailed tour description

Season & Prices 2025

January – April

Sundays to Sundays

First Arrival day: 19 January 2025
Last Arrival day: 13 April 2025

Price
Adult (double room):
NOK 15.900

Children (12 – 17 yrs):
NOK 8.900

Single room suppl.:
NOK 4.350

Snowshoeing in Kamben, Valdres, offers a serene and immersive experience in Norway’s pristine nature in winter scenery. Nestled in the heart of Valdres, cozy Kamben mountain lodge is a pure winter wonderland and with its rolling hills and snow-covered forests perfect for all kind of winter activities. Snowshoeing is allowing you to explore peaceful landscapes, spot wildlife, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. The well-marked snowshoeing trails around Kamben suit all skill levels. As you walk through the fresh snow, you’ll feel a deep connection with nature, making it a fantastic way to experience the beauty of Norwegian winter.

You can choose your daily activity level on you own, the well-marked trails with different distances and strength levels start right at the lodge. If you like add a relaxed afternoon with sauna, try out cross-country skiing as an add-on activity or just enjoy reading a good book with a warm beverage sitting next to the fireplace

We make your journey seamless by helping you reaching Fagernes by bus from Oslo, and then further by shuttle to Kamben mountain lodge. Throughout the week, you’ll stay in a cozy mountain-lodge that is well known for great food and its hospitality.

Map

Below you will find practical information about this trip.
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Day to day

Day 1: Arrival

Transport

Bus from Oslo to Fagernes. At the village of Fagernes, we will pick you up to bring you to the Kamben lodge (30 min transfer).

Activity

Depending on arrival time, you can inspect the surroundings, test your snowshoes, or even do a short first tour.

Day 2 - 7: Daily Snowshoeing tours

Activity: Daily Snowshoeing tours

Duration: 3-6 hours, choose on your own

The surrounding of Kamben offers a great variety of marked snowshoeing tracks with different length and ascent metres. Enjoy the winter outdoors as long as you like, for relaxing hours after being on tour choose to go to the sauna, relax in front of the warm oven in the cozy lodge with a good book or try maybe your first steps on backcountry or cross-country skis.

Since the weather and snow situation can change, the local knowledge at the lodge is necessary to make a good decision for the daily tour. Talk to your host.

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Cardrive to Fagernes and Bus from Fagernes to Oslo

Add-on

Ski rental
NOK 750

Rent a pair of cross-country skiis for the hole week (6 days).
Included: Classic non-wax skies, boots, and poles

Dogsledding

Price on request

Have you ever tried dogsledding? We can make this happen during your stay in Valdres. We will organize a dogsledding daytrip at a huskyfarm nearby if you wish!

 

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 snowshoeing 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. 

Accommodation

Kamben

A traditional Norwegian mountain lodge in the heart of Valdres. It has 40 rooms with peasant romantic style and is well known for its hospitality.
The kitchen is of a high standard with good homemade food based on local ingredients. Dinner is 5 courses and breakfast has a great buffet. They also have the curiosity of whisky tasting or their own wine, for those who want to try this.

Snowshoeing 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. They fit everyone from beginners and families. 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.