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GUIDED TOURS 2018 NORWEGIAN WINTER AND SUMMER EXPERIENCING NATURE – ENRICHMENT FOR LIFE dntoslo.no INFORMATION FOR GRADING OF GUIDED TOURS WINTER TOURS Our guided tours differ in grade based on type of terrain and tour length / duration, summer or winter. When you are going to choose a tour, it is important to join a tour that is suitable to your WELCOME TO Climate, weather and ski conditions physical abilities. Our tour grading system is meant to give you an idea of the level of fitness and Norway shares the same latitude as Alaska, hiking/skiing experience that is required for each tour. In general, you should be able to hike/ski in Greenland and Siberia, but compared to these areas, different types of terrain, from relatively flat and soft to more hilly and rocky, carrying a backpack, Norway has a more pleasant climate. However the even in bad weather. Our grading scale takes into consideration both tour length and type of terrain: winter can be quite stormy and the weather change GUIDED TOURS 2018 able. To prepare for this, please follow our recom Easy mended equipment list (p. 23). Winter temperatures Length: Day tours from the lodge / cabin or easy day events for everyone. The tour length can in the mountains in the southern part of Norway usually be adjusted to the skill level of the participants. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT Oslo og Omegn) organizes guided ski- and hiking tours. vary from about 5 to 20°C. Windy weather lowers Terrain: The tour is on relatively flat terrain. The planned route will mostly follow the waymarked the temperature dramatically. The cabin to cabin route. All tours include accommodation at staffed mountain lodges or self-service cabins, all meals, and tour guide. tours follow waymarked routes, not prepared trails, and skiing is often in deep snow. The guide is one of our experienced DNT summer- or winter tour leaders. We also offer transport from Medium Oslo directly to the mountains. All tours presented here is led by English speaking Physical requirements and fitness Length: Day tours from lodge /cabin or day tour stages that are up to approximately 15 km. preparations Tours are suitable for those who are used to hiking / skiing while carrying a backpack and are in tour leaders. For more details about the tours and online booking, The tours differ in grade and length. It is important normally good shape. to choose a tour that is not too challenging. All Terrain: The tour is in lightly varied terrain with smaller climbs and descends. The planned route please visit our website: dntoslo.no/english tours are for skiers with previous experience with will mostly follow the waymarked tracks. mountain skiing. You should be capable of skiing up and downhill in unprepared trails, carrying Demanding a backpack for 6–7 hours a day or more, even if Length: Day tour stages are up to approximately 25 km. Tours are suitable for those with some weather and snow conditions are bad. It is highly mountain hiking experience and in good physical shape. recommended to undertake some training to build Terrain: The tour is in highly varied terrain with many climbs and descends. The planned route can your fitness before the tour. If you are not sure be both on and off the waymarked tracks. which tour to choose we recommend to start with a tour graded Easy, with permanent stay at one of our Advanced lodges and day trips from there. As you get more Length: Day tour stages are more than approximately 25 km. Tours are suitable for especially experienced, you can increase the level of difficulty. experienced mountain hikers who are in very good physical shape. Terrain: The tour will in some parts be in very steep and uneven terrain. The planned route can be both on and can often be off the Ski gear and ski rentals waymarked tracks. For mountain ski touring in unprepared trails, you : MARIUS DALSEG SÆTRE. DALSEG : MARIUS will need broader skis with steel edge, more robust General for all guided tours boots and bindings and stronger ski poles with The tour participants carry their own backpacks (weighing up to 8 kilos/summer and 12 kilos/ larger baskets, than you might choose for skiing winter). The tour will be in the outdoors all day. Average hiking/skiing speed is approximately in prepared crosscountry trails. Note that heavy 3 km per hour. Before booking, please read the tour descriptions on dntoslo.no carefully, including PHOTO COVER PHOTO slalom skis and randonné skis with continental “Terms and conditions”. You should also study the area map before tour departure. boots are not appropriate, and must not be used. For more information about how to choose the Advice on fitness preparations proper touring skis see dntoslo.no/english/tips. It is advisable to start with your fitness preparations early. Remember that hiking/skiing in mountain terrain with a backpack weighing up to 812 kilos differs from regular exercise in urban terrain. If you are going on a cabintocabin tour, we highly recommend that you do a couple of test hikes INFORMATION FOR with the backpack you are going to use on the hike before you leave home. PHOTO: SINDRE NIKOLAI AKER NIKOLAI SINDRE PHOTO: SUMMER TOURS Autumn in the mountains are breathtaking. Norway shares the same latitude as Alaska, Greenland and Siberia, but compared to these Dovrefjell Femundsmarka About our DNT tour leaders first lodge. Accommodation will be in four bedded Explore more of Norway by extending areas, Norway has a pleasant climate. However, All our tour guides have completed the DNT’s rooms or larger. The lodges are open to everybody, your stay the weather in the mountains Is quite change special training course for summer or/and winter so at busy times you need to be prepared to share How does staying a few extra days in the mountains able, so it is important to be prepared for all kind rooms with people you do not know. If the cabins of weather, even frost and snow. The Norwegian tour leaders or other training of same standard and sound? Breheimen Alvdal Vestfjell quality. Our tour leaders have experience with sum are very crowded, it may even be necessary to sleep You can book a tour without transport or with mountain terrain differs from green areas to places mer and ski tours, and show a high level of skill and on mattresses on the floor. In self service cabins, transport one way and have a longer stay in the with less vegetation. In the high mountain areas expertise when it comes to touring the mountains. there is no reservation of beds. In these cabins, all first or last lodge of the tour. Alternatively, you can of Jotun heimen, Breheimen, Rondane og Dovre They lead the tours on a voluntary basis, motivated participants must help with cooking, dishwashing, participate on two guided tours and get to explore fjell, boulders and scree make the access difficult Rondane by their passion for the mountains, for different water supply, cleaning and general housekeeping. different mountain areas. Please contact our Tour at times. It is important to be surefooted and in Jotunheimen seasons, for being on tour with others who share All necessary provision can be found in a stock room. Information Centre (see last page for contact good phusical shape for hiking in theses areas. We the same interest, and for the DNT. info) to get advice about which tours that can be recommend walkingsticks as it gives good support. The other mountain areas like Skarvheimen, Prices and booking combined. Langsua Important information before booking Included in the price are Englishspeaking tour Hardangervidda, Femundsmarka and Huldre Skarvheimen Cabins/meals leader, visits, all meals and accommodation as heimen, have more vegetation and the trails are The DNT cabins are known for their cosy and specified in the program. Price alternatives are more accessible for averaged hikers. intimate atmosphere and friendly service. Three transport to/from Oslo; included or not included. meals are included each day except the first and last. Visit our website dntoslo.no/english for more Hardangervidda Oslomarka These are breakfast buffet, lunch pack with a filling information and booking. for your own thermos flask and threecourse dinner. You can also contact our Tour Information Centre The first meal is normally dinner on arrival at the in Oslo, see last page for more information. 2 Winter and Summer 2018 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at dntoslo.no/english Winter and Summer 2018 3 Guided tours in Norway 2018 Guided tours in Norway 2018 PHOTO: MARIUS DALSEG SÆTRE DALSEG MARIUS PHOTO: Beautiful surroundings near Rondvassbu. RONDANE, DOVRE AND ALVDAL VESTFJELL Rondane was declared a National Park in 1962, the first in the country. This area is still home to one of Norway´s last herds of wild reindeer. Several peaks reach above 2000 meters. Rondane is smaller than, and not as wild as, Jotunheimen. Nevertheless, with its range of peaks, valleys and mountain areas, it offers a challenge for those who love the untamed nature combined with the possibility of exploring peaceful moorland areas. Dovre has a diverse mountain flora. In contrast to Rondane, the bedrock in Dovre is high-nutrient, promoting the growth of lush vegetation and a diversity of plant and animal species. The muskox has made its home here, as well as the arctic fox. Lodges: Korsberghytta (selfservice cabin) valleys to spectacular mountains and open plateaus.