sign in sign up
<<
Home , Askim, Brandbu, Brumunddal, Drammen, Eidsvoll, Fagerhaug

Norwegian winter GUIDED TOURS 2016

What’s new? • Rondane Classic Tour / PAGE 4 • Across Hardangervidda / PAGE 7 • Hardangervidda south to north / PAGE 7 • New year celebration in Femundsmarka / PAGE 12

Experiencing nature – enrichment for life www.dntoslo.no Important information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND FITNESS PREPARATIONS before booking The tours differ in grade and length. It is important to choose a tour that is not too challenging for you. All tours are for skiers with previous experience with mountain . You should be Climate, weather and conditions capable of skiing up and downhill in unprepared trails, carrying a backpack for 6–7 hours a day shares the same latitude as Alaska, or more, even if weather and conditions are bad. It is highly recommended to undertake WELCOME TO GUIDED and Siberia, but compared to these some training to build your fitness before the tour. If you are not sure which tour to choose we areas Norway has a more pleasant climate. recommend to start with a tour graded Easy, with permanent stay at one of our lodges and Meanwhile the winter can be quite stormy and day trips from there. As you get more experienced you can increase the level of difficulty. the weather changeable. To prepare for this, please follow our recommended pack list (p. 15). WINTER TOURS IN NORWAY Winter temperatures in the mountains in the GRADING OF GUIDED SKI TOURS southern part of Norway vary from about -5 to -20°C. Windy weather lowers the temperature Our grading scale takes both tour length and type of terrain into consideration. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT og Omegn) organises guided ski tours. All ski tours include dramatically. The tours from cabin to cabin are in accommodation at staffed mountain lodges or self-service cabins and all meals, and the tour guide is one of our unprepared trails and often with deep snow. Easy Day tours from a cabin or easy skiing activity suitable for everyone. The length of the tour experienced DNT winter tour leaders. We also offer transport from Oslo directly to the mountains. Ski gear and ski rentals can usually be adjusted based on the skiing skills of the participants. Previous experience of This brochure presents our guided tours led by English speaking tour leaders. For more details about the tours For mountain in unprepared trails, mountain skiing with backpack is necessary. Terrain comparatively flat without major variation you will need broader , more robust boots in altitude. Recommended for skiers with experience, but as the first mountain ski tour in and for online booking, please visit our website www.dntoslo.no/english and bindings and stronger ski poles with larger Norway. baskets, than you might choose for skiing in prepared cross-country trails. Note that heavy Medium slalom skis and randonné skis with continental Previous experience with high altitude mountain skiing is essential. Tours uphill and downhill boots are not appropriate for the conditions, and for up to about 15 km a day. must not be used. For more information about how to choose the proper touring skis see Intermediate www.dntoslo.no/english/tips. Several years of high altitude mountain skiing experience. Tours involve long climbs and steep downhills for up to 25 km a day. On some tours there may be steep downhills that require the Ski rentals is possible for the following tour: ability to cope with slopes and traverses safely in variable snow conditions. If you are unsure about Tour 10736 Magic midwinter in Langsua. your downhill ability, check the details of the tour or ask for more information about the terrain. Ski rental is to be prebooked from Espedalen Sportell. E-mail: [email protected] Advanced These tours are for especially good skiers that have several years of mountain skiing experi- Cabins/meals ence, very good skiing skills, are fit and have very good endurance. On some tours there may The DNT cabins are known for their cosy and be steep downhills that require the ability to cope with slopes and traverses safely in variable intimate atmosphere and friendly service. Three snow conditions. If you are unsure about your downhill ability, check the details of the tour or meals are included each day except the first and ask for more information about the terrain. last. These are breakfast-buffet, lunch pack with a filling for your own thermos flask and 3-course General for all guided tours, Skiing is in unprepared trails. dinner. The first meal is normally dinner on arrival at the first lodge. Accommodation will be in 4 bedded rooms or larger. The lodges are open to everybody, so at busy times you need to be prepared to share rooms with people you do not know. If the cabins are very crowded, it may even be necessary to sleep on mattresses on the floor. In self-service cabins, there is no reservation of beds. In these cabins, all parti- cipants must help with cooking, dishwashing, water supply, cleaning and general house- keeping. All necessary provision can be found in a stock room. Rondane

PHOTO: SINDRE THORESEN LØNNES. COVER: CAMILLA THORESEN LØNNES. SINDRE COVER: PHOTO: Femundsmarka Magic full moon over Iungsdalshytta in Skarvheimen. Langsua Explore more of Norway Oslomarka Extending your stay! Hardangervidda ABOUT OUR DNT WINTER TOUR LEADERS How does staying a few extra days in the mountains sound? You can book Skarvheimen All our tour guides have completed the DNT’s special training course for winter tour leaders or other training of the same standard and quality. a tour without transport or with transport one way and have a longer stay Our winter tour leaders have experience with ski tours, and show a high level of skill and expertise when it comes to touring the mountains during in the first or last lodge of the ski tour. Alternatively, you can participate winter. They lead the tours on a voluntary basis, motivated by their passion for the mountains, for ski touring, for being on tour with others who on two guided ski tours and get to explore different mountain areas. Breheimen share the same interest, and for the DNT. Please contact our DNT Tour Information Centre (see last page for contact info) to get advice about which tours that can be combined.

2 Winter 2016 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 3 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 PHOTO: SINDRE THORESEN LØNNES. SINDRE PHOTO: PHOTO: ELLEN NÆSJE. PHOTO:

Getting ready for today’s skiing adventure. The ski tour follows the waymarked routes in unprepared trails. RONDANE BREHEIMEN

Rondane was declared a National Park in 1962, the first in the country. This area is still home to one of Norway’s last Breheimen National Park and the Jostedal glacier are located west of Jotunheimen, between Sognefjorden, herds of wild . Many of the peaks reach above 2000 meters. Rondane is smaller than, and not as wild as, Nordfjord and . The names connote snow and cold, roped mountaineers and gaping crevasses, but there Jotunheimen National Park. Nevertheless, with its range of peaks, valleys and mountain areas, it offers a challenge is much more to be experienced. The largest glacier on mainland and a bevy of other glacier areas offer for those who love the feeling of untamed nature combined with the possibility of exploring the peaceful areas. abundant adventures. The lushness of the valleys is as impressive as the barrenness of the peaks.

Highlights of Rondane extra night at Rondvassbu. Accom- Rondane Classic Tour climb a peak when staying an extra Highlights in Breheimen spectacular glacier, Fortundalsbreen. modation will be in DNT lodges, night at Rondvassbu. Typical for this area is challenging Tour 10762 7 days Medium Tour 10763 7 days Intermediate Tour 10806 6 days Intermediate hotel and self-service cabins. Lodges: Fjellstue terrain with steep descends. With Departure dates: Mon 7/3 Lodges: Smuksjøseter Departure dates: Sat 12/3, Sat 19/3 & Fjellridning Departure date: Sat. 12/3 good weather conditions, we can This tour starts at Høvringen in the – Rondvassbu (2 nights) The tour is crossing Rondane – Grimsdalshytta This ski tour runs through the enjoy a breath-taking view of the western part of Rondane, continu- – Bjørnhollia from north to south, a classic – Øvre Dørålseter National Park Breheimen, which surrounding peaks. ing southwards and ending up in – Eldåbu (self-service cabin) route offering great variations in – Rondvassbu (2 nights) hosts the largest glacier of Norway, Lodges: Sota Sæter (2 nights) the Mountains. Open – Venabu Fjellhotell landscape. You can experience all – Bjørnhollia Jostedalsbreen. The first two nights – Nørdstedalseter (2 nights) plateaus, massive peaks, wilderness Transport: Departure from/to from plunging valleys to spectacular Transport: Departure from Oslo/ we stay at the charming staffed – Sognefjellshytta and magic light are all ingredients Oslo/Oslo Airport Gardermoen mountains and open plateaus. As we Oslo Airport Gardermoen by train lodge, Sota Sæter. This is a good Transport: Departure from/return for a perfect winter tour. There are by train and return to Oslo/Oslo move southward the majestic range and return to Oslo/Oslo Airport way to test our skiing skills and get to Oslo by bus.

no steep ascents or descents unless Airport Gardermoen by train. of peaks over 2000 meters will ap- Gardermoen by bus. to know each other. On the way to ELLEN NÆSJE. PHOTO: you climb a peak when staying the pear. There will be an opportunity to Nørdstedalseter we will cross the On the way to Nørdstedalseter.

4 Winter 2016 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 5 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 PHOTO: HELLE ANDRESEN. PHOTO:

Be prepared, the weather conditions changes frequently in the mountains! HARDANGERVIDDA

Hardangervidda is the biggest high mountain plateau in , protected as a National Park since 1981. This is home to the largest wild reindeer herds in Europe. The central and eastern part of Hardangervidda is a gift for skiers who do not like hard up and down hills, while in the south and west the terrain is broken up by high mountain ridges, reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level.

Across Hardangervidda – Helberghytta (self-service cabin) Throughout the tour, the beautiful tiful and demanding, but also calm Transport: Departure from Oslo by sight of the Hardangergjøkulen will and serene. This year, this classic Tour 10761 8 days Intermediate train and return to Oslo by bus. stay with us as we follow the mar- route starts in the south part of the Departure date: Sat 5/3, Wed 9/3 ked routes between the lodges. Hardangervidda. The terrain here The tour starts in the northeast of Lodges: Finsehytta will be more demanding than the the mountain plateau. This part of Through Hardangervidda – Kjeldebu (self-service cabin) north and east part of Hardanger- Hardangervidda is open and plain and Skarvheimen accompa- – Krækkja – Finsehytta vidda, while when in the east, we with soft up and down hills. On the nied by dog sled team – Geiterygghytta – Iungsdalshytta will move through a rather gentle last part of the route, the terrain – Raggsteindalen. ski terrain. Previous experience with Tour 10765 8 days Intermediate changes a bit, to a more hilly lands- Transport: Departure from/return mountain skiing and endurance cape. For those who prefer shorter Departure date: Sat 12/3 to Oslo by train. over several days are essential for distances between the cabins this A team of huskies with an experi- participation on this tour. tour is a good choice! The tour enced dog sled driver accompanies Lodges: Haukeliseter includes a special historical guiding the group. The dogs will pull up to Hardangervidda South to – Hellevassbu (self-service cabin) (The Drama of Heavy Water) in the four kilos of luggage per person, North – Litlos (2 nights) – Sandhaug in . giving you the opportunity to ski – Rauhelleren – Tuva Tour 10760 8 days Intermediate Lodges: Krækkja – Tuva with a lighter backpack. The dog Transport: Departure from Oslo by – Rauhelleren (2 nights) sled team stays in touch with the Departure dates: Sat 12/3 bus and return to Oslo by train. – Mårbu – Kalhovd group but moves at its own pace. A varied ski tour that is wild, beau- PHOTO: SINDRE THORESEN LØNNES. SINDRE PHOTO:

Arriving the staffed DNT lodge Finsehytta. More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 7 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016

Jotunheimen – Beitostølen

Tour 10805 6 days Intermediate

Departure dates: Tue 8/3, Sat 12/3 A spectacular tour in untouched and greatly varied landscape. The staffed lodge, Fondsbu, is the starting point for this tour in Jotunheimen. After 2 nights, we will move on to staying in charming self-service cabins, far away from civilization. The terrain is medium hilly and the landscape is rich in variation, from wild nature to a milder scenery. On the last day we cross Valdresflye on our way to Beitostølen. Lodges: Fondsbu (2 nights) – Yksendalsbu (self-service cabin) – Tomashelleren (self-service cabin) – Fjellhotell Transport: Departure from/return to Oslo by bus. Tips: This tour can be combined with tour 10809, departing 7/3.

Through Jotunheimen and Skarvheimen – Extensive tour! PHOTO: SINDRE THORESEN LØNNES. SINDRE PHOTO: Tour 10807 14 days Intermediate Fondsbu is a popular starting point for ski tours in Jotunheimen. Departure dates: Mon 7/3 This tour is a great adventure for enthusiastic and experienced skiers who enjoy spending several days outdoors. Thirteen whole days JOTUNHEIMEN skiing means more time to explore two mountain areas that offers great variation in landscape and The Jotunheimen National Park is one of the most magnificent mountain massifs in Norway and a popular mountain terrain. We start in Gjendesheim, area for outdoor adventures. Here you will find sharp ridges, high plateaus, glaciers and frozen lakes. All of Norway’s crisscrossing through Jotunheimen National Park before heading to summits over 2300 meters are located here, with Galdhøpiggen (2469 meters) and (2452 meters) Skarvheimen. The tour includes representing the two highest peaks of Norway. Nothing can match this landscape’s beauty on a sunny winter day! 2 nights at Iungsdalshytta, before we continue crisscrossing our way to Finse. Previous experience with Crossing the South of the weather and snow conditions Introductory cabin-to-cabin required. During the tour you will mountain skiing and endurance Jotunheimen are favourable, this route is less ski tour get training in using a map, how over several days is essential.

demanding than other routes in to decide which route to take, how Lodges: Gjendesheim ROGN. HALLGRIM PHOTO: Tour 10804 6 days Intermediate Tour 10809 6 days Medium

the central part of Jotunheimen. to make a fire and digging a snow – Glitterheim – Spiterstulen Is that the top, just up there? Departure date: Tue 15/3, Tue 5/4 However, previous experience with Departure dates: Mon 7/3 cave. We will stay one night at the – Olavsbu (self-service cabin) The southern part of Jotunheimen mountain skiing is essential. Do you want to improve your self- service cabin Olavsbu, where – Fondsbu is for many skiers an unknown Lodges: Slettningsbu mountain skiing skills, or are we will light a fire, collect drinking – Slettningsbu (self-service cabin) Across Jotunheimen we move even further into the Natio- service cabin Olavsbu, in the heart of area. This route from south to (self-service cabin) – Fondsbu you a beginner when it comes to water and cook on a propane stove. – Sulebu (self-service cabin) nal Park, surrounded by spectacular Jotun heimen. Tour 10776 8 days Intermediate east shows you some of the great – Olavsbu (self-service cabin) mountain ski tours? This cabin- Lodges: Fondsbu (2 nights) – Bjordalsbu (self-service cabin) peaks. Steep upwards and great Lodges: Fondsbu – Gjendebu variations and highlights of this – Gjendebu (self-service cabin to-cabin ski tour starts with 2 – Olavsbu (self-service cabin) – Iungsdalshytta (2 nights) Departure dates: Sun 13/3, Sun 20/3 downhill skiing is special for this – Olavsbu (self-service cabin) National Park. Accommodation will departure 5/4) – Gjendesheim nights at Fondsbu, where we – Gjendebu – Fondsbu – Storestølen – Geiterygghytta A beautiful ski tour in the midst of mountain area. The tour includes 2 – Spiterstulen be in smaller self-service cabins and Transport: Departure from/return will establish the level of skiing Transport: Departure from/return – Finsehytta spectacular peaks in Jotunheimen. nights at Glitterheim, increasing the – Glitterheim (2 nights) staffed lodges. The last day we hope to Oslo by bus. skills within the group. Previous to Oslo by bus. Transport: Departure from Oslo by A snow weasel will take us in to possibility to climb the 2nd highest – Gjendesheim to see the known ridge of Beseggen experience with mountain ski- Tips: This tour can be combined bus, return to Oslo by train. Fondsbu, a staffed lodge far away peak of Norway, Glittertind (2452 Transport: Departure from/return while skiing on Lake Gjende. If ing and good physical shape is with Tour 10805, departing 12/3. from civilization. The first day skiing, m.a.s.). We stay one night in the self- to Oslo by bus.

8 Winter 2016 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 9 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 PHOTO: MERETE GUNDERSEN / VANDREGRUPPA. MERETE GUNDERSEN / VANDREGRUPPA. PHOTO: THORESEN LØNNES. SINDRE PHOTO:

Sunset above the self-service cabin Storkvelvbu. Ski skins, check! LANGSUA (HULDREHEIMEN) SKARVHEIMEN

Langsua – the home of the fairies. Amidst spruce , pine moors, birch hillsides, stony plateaus and soft peaks you Skarvheimen is where the east meets the west. With its broad valleys, wide plateaus and rugged peaks, this is a can feel the mystique of this area. Langsua became a National Park in 2011, located in the southeast of Jotunheimen. truly beautiful mountain area. Hardangerjøkulen is the sixth biggest glacier in Norway and situated in the southern Few mountain areas in Norway can compare with this area in the lushness of high mountain vegetation. Here you will part. Skarvheimen is a popular gateway for those who want to go from Jotunheimen to Hardangervidda. The snow find small and cosy self-service cabins and short distances between the cabins. conditions are usually good in March and April. In the area around Finse the snow lasts even longer.

Magic Midwinter in self-service cabins, before we most Highlights of Skarvheimen – Geiterygghytta (2 nights) formations. In early March, we can Other tours in Skarvheimen Langsua (Huldreheimen) likely will experience a feeling of – Kongshelleren (self-service cabin) be lucky and have nice weather, Tour 10755 7 days Medium Tour 10765 8 days Intermediate luxury when we for the last night of – Iungsdalshytta (2 nights) but we can also experience harder Tour 10736 6 days Medium the tour arrive for an overnight stay Departure dates: Sat 12/3, Sun 3/4 Transport: Departure from/return winter conditions. During the tour, Through Hardangervidda and Departure date: Sat 20/2 in a staffed lodge. This tour starts at Finse, a small to Oslo by train. we stay 2 nights at cozy self-service Skarvheimen accompanied by dog The special winter light, shorter Lodges: Storhøliseter mountain village and the highest cabins, where we cook and prepare sled team. Departure date: Sat 12/3. days, silence and cold weather (self-service cabin) situated train station in Norway. our own meals. Tour description: see the “Hardan- are all elements for a perfect – Oskampen (self-service cabin) The terrain of Skarvheimen offers Nils’s dream ski tour Lodges: Sulebu (self-service cabin) gervidda” section, page 7. mountain tour in February. – Skriurusten (self-service cabin) a great combination of rolling hills – From Tyin to – Borlaug Vandrerhjem Langsua is a magnificent area with – Storkvelvbu (self-service cabin) and high mountain plateaus. – Breistølen (self-service cabin) Tour 10748 7 days Intermediate Tour 10807 14 days Intermediate gentle terrain and with a great – Espedalen Sportell At times the route is quite deman- – Iungsdalshytta (2 nights) combination of mountains, Transport: Departure from/return ding, but with great rewards in Departure date: Sun 6/3 – Rødungstøl Høyfjellshotell Through Jotunheimen and and open plateaus. Here you can to Oslo/Oslo Airport Gardermoen spectacular viewpoints. One night A good choice for experienced Transport: Departure from/return Skarvheimen - extended tour! experience the great atmosphere by train. we stay at the cosy self-service skiers wishing a more challenging to Oslo by train. Departure date: Mon 7/3. Tour in the smaller self-service cabins, Tips: Ski rentals possible (more cabin, Kongshelleren, where we tour. Skarvheimen and Filefjell description: see the “Jotunheimen”

PHOTO: MERETE GUNDERSEN / VANDREGRUPPA. MERETE GUNDERSEN / VANDREGRUPPA. PHOTO: located far away from civilization. details page 3). cook and prepare our own meals. are areas known for stable snow section, page 9. Arriving Skriurusten self-service cabin. The first four nights we stay in Lodges: Finsehytta conditions and nice mountain

10 Winter 2016 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 11 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 PHOTO: LEELA MICHÈLE GUENIN. PHOTO:

Svukuriset, a staffed DNT lodge and cosy mountain farm known for its pleasant atmosphere. FEMUNDSMARKA This is a unique area of natural beauty, with great pine forest, rocky terrain and the occasional lone pine trees. If you are looking for soft landscape and the contrasts between friendly wilderness and cultural activities, this area is the best choice. The snow conditions in Femundsmarka are usually perfect for winter activities, especially when the days get longer in March and April. The region is heavily influenced by the local history of the Røros’ copper works, founded 350 years ago. Røros is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe and on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

New Year Celebration in open fires and champagne. In Through Femundsmarka overnight in the authentic hotel Femundsmarka Femundsmarka we celebrate New to Røros Vertshuset Røros. The ski tour from Year in nature, staying at the cosy Svukuriset takes us through wild Tour 10766 4 days Easy Tour 10758 7 days Intermediate mountain farm Svukuriset. pine forests, lakes and soft terrain Departure date: Wed 30/12 Lodges: Svukuriset (3 nights) Departure date: Sat 20/2 and is suitable for those who do not A different New Year celebration Transport: Departure from/return A ski tour in soft terrain through like too challenging and hilly terrain. for those who want to get out to Oslo by bus. friendly wilderness in Femunds- Lodges: Svukuriset (2 nights) of town. We will carry through marka. This year the tour will take – Røvollen (self-service cabin) lightweight ski tours in the area, us from Svukuriset, the delightful – Langen – Marenvollen (self- depending on weather and snow staffed DNT lodge known for its service cabin) – Vertshuset Røros. conditions. New Year’s Eve we atmosphere, to the UNESCO World Transport: Departure from/return

enjoy a gala dinner with local Heritage listed town Røros. We will to Oslo by bus/train. GOSTOMSKI. CLAUDIA VON PHOTO: specialties, torchlight parade, join a guided historic tour and stay Skiing on lakes and soft terrain in Femundsmarka.

12 Winter 2016 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 13 Surnadalsøra Gråhaugen Vaulan 14 5 Berkåk 25 Reitan Guided winter tours in Norway 2016 Vindølbu Jøldalshytta Ramssjøen 17 Winter routes marked by DNT or MARKED SKI ROUTESTrollheimshytta MAP 2015 Brekken Langdalsbu Todalshytta Nerskogen Damtjønna others (app. length in km) Nauståbu 24 Hevertjønna This is the map of March 2015 showing23 the s ituation Vauldalen Snowmobile route Feskarbu Ulsberg 23 Tänndalen Renndølsetra Vassenden Gjevilvasshytta for the principal skiing season atKårvatn Easter (Palm Saturday Feragen Fjällnäs Road Viromdalen Fagerhaug Røros Harsjøen Funä Innerdalen 7 Railway until Easter Monday). Before andBårdsgarden after Easter less 21 Maren- Ljøsnåvollen Vasstindbu Brandstadbu Heimstad Kvikne Os vollen Skedbro Tännä Town, village/farm etc. Vollasetra Festa Måsvassburoutes are marked, Sunndalsøramore cabins are closed and Muggsjølia Staffed DNT lodge (may offer self- Eiriksvollen 5 Orkelsjøhytta Langen 17 Skorgedalsbu Reinsvassbu Blokhus Tolga service/no-service or may be closed some may be unstaffed orRaubergshytta have a self-serviceGjøra quarter Narjordet Røvollen before and after Easter) Svartvassbu Dindalshytta Rogen Åndalsnes Hodal 1 Self service DNT cabin, provisions instead. SeeHoemsbu www.dntoslo.no/english/routesVangshaugen Gammelsætra for the Femundshytten (may be closed part of the winter) Grøvudalshytta Haugen 2016 version of the map and seasonal opening24 Storrödtjärn UnstaffedÅlesund DNT cabin, no provisions Sæter Svukuriset Aursjøhytta Loennechenbua Raudsjødalen Hävlingen 9 EQUIPMENT AND PACK LIST hours for the cabins. Reinheim 18 Hotel Brosundet Pusken Fokhaugstova Finset Jonasvollen DNT-lodge/cabin, reservation needed 10 Ellefsplass 4 Åmotdalshytta 17 Knausen Femund 11 Sykkylven Kongsvold Sylseth 9 Staffed private lodge/hotel (may Tjønnebu Snøheim Grimsbu Brydalen fjellstue Elgå turistsenter be closed before and after Easter) Bjorli Hjerkinn Fjellst. Grövelsjön Stranda Vakkerstøylen Hjerkinn Fjellh. Tylldalen Valdalen Private self service cabin, provisions Tafjord Lesjaskog Hageseter Sølnsætra Proper equipment is essential for skiing in the mountains. Because of frequent change in temperature and Brøstdalen Sletten Velleseter 19 15 Folldal 30 Private unstaffedStandalshytta cabin, no provisions Reindalsseter Furuhaugli Grimsdalshytta Ørsta Patchellhytta Kaldhusseter Pyttbua 22 Femundtunet Fokstugu weather conditions, it is necessary to bring warm and windproof clothing. Your backpack should not weigh PrivateKolås hotel/cabin, Unionreservation Øye needed 11 18 11 20 9 Dølbekksætran Veltdalshytta 14 Høvringen: Blæsterdalen Femundsvika Geiranger Torsbu Dombås Hotell 18 20 14 Korsberghytta Mefurua Red symbols=discount for members of DNT 21 12 Brekkeseter Dørålseter Drevsjø Volda Hellesylt Danskehytta 17 Toftemo turist Eftansåa Haver- 20 more than 14 kilos. Heavy slalom skis and randonné skis with continental boots are not appropriate for the Emergency shelter 12 Grotli Haukliseter dalsæter Breisjøseter 10 Høvringen 13 SVERIGE (no food or equipment) Billingen Høvringen fjellstue Smuk- 21 Neset Storgrytdalseter Tyssenaustet H. Høgfjellshotell 5 sjøsr. 15 10 FemundSundet Th. NORGE Closed Skjåkseter Pollfoss Peer Gynth. Atnasjø kafe conditions and must not be used for the tours listed in this brochure. The following list is a suggestion of what MAP: ELLEN JEPSON MAP: Rondeheimen Putten 13 Hjelle 16 Bjørnhollia Skridulaupbu Vågåmo Rondvassbu 15 Bismo Rondane you should bring on an organised cabin-to-cabin mountain ski tour. Pack light! Norfjordeid Brimi fjellstugu Rondane Spa Mysuseter Gjestegård Skålatårnet Vetledalseter Lom Enden Eldåbu Sota Sæter 24 Gråhøgdbu Atnosen Fossheim Rondeslottet Slæom Trulsbu Lemonsjø 18 Bødalseter Rondablikk Skjerdingen 27 Elveseter 18 Medalsbu Raubergstulen Sjoa Spidsberg- 19 Briksdal 24 seter Please note that all participants on our winter ski tours have to bring their own sleeping bag, nabu Sprongdalshytta 16 Jotunheimen fj.st. 25 Kvam Byrkjelo Bøvertun Juvasshytta Veolie Venabu Sandane Jostedalen Nørdstedalseter Friisvegen Jammerdalsbu Koppang 10 14 Hindsæter Høyset Hotell Arentzbu Stølsdalen 16 15 Glitterheim Fefor sleeping mat, windsack/emergency bivouac and shovel. Gloppen Hotell 20 Krossbu 18 Gålå 19 20 Spiterstulen 26 Besstrond Ringebu Fast 28 Finnbøle Skei Tungestølen Sognefjellshytta 20 Leirvassbu Bessheim Ruten Longevasshytta Wadahl Skottenseter Vetåbua Fannaråkhytta 15 12 19 Gjendesheim Sikkils- 8 Dalseter Vigdalstøl 26 dalsr. 15 Lauvåsen Turtagrø Olavsbu 9 9 Espedalen 15 16 Oskampen Fåvang ■ Mountain ski trousers or wind proof trousers Fivla Skjolden Memurubu 30 Fagerhøi Emergency/equipment Protection against weather Lunde 16 15 16 Storhøli Strand Lyngbua Flatbrehytta Fuglesteg Skogadalsbøen Gjendebu Valdresflya Storkvelvbu Djupslia ■ Gloves and windproof mittens Navarsete Vormeli Fondsbu Torfinnsbu 15 Austlid Skei Skagastølsbu Haugseter 18 Roasætra ■ Windsack/emergency bivouac ■ Sunglasses, sunscreen Fjærland Stølsmaradalen 22 30 22 Gaupne Ingjerdbu Skriurusten Førde Gravdalen 27 Synstsgardsætra Hornsjø hyt ■ Warm hat (wool) Vetti Tyinholmen 21 Bygdin 12 17 NermoHotell Skolla Godlidalen ■ Shovel ■ Goggles Grøssete Avdalen 13 Tyinstølen Yksendalsbu Storeskag 10 Vestre ■ Gaiters/leggings 20 9 Pellestova Øvre Årdal 12 Haldorbu 17 Skramstadseter 10 Rena ■ Sleeping bag ■ Extra pair of socks Tyin Liomseter Verskeid Årdalstangen Tyinkrysset Selstølen Kittilbua Nordseter 35 Åker- Sjøenden ■ Nordic mountain skis (min. 50 mm, with Slettningsbu Beitostølen 4 12 sætra Halgutusveen ■ Sleeping mat ■ Extra pair of gloves/mittens Tomashelleren Sørre Yddin Svarthamar Sjusjøen 12 Sandfløten Nystuen Filefjellstuene Hemsing Lenningen Spåtind Skjellbreidhytta Krokbua 30 metal edges) Høyanger Balestrand Sogndal Vangsjøen 4 Snippkoia ■ Personal first aid kit ■ Balaclava or turtleneck Kviknes Sulebu Juskjølkoia Maristuen Dalen Vingrom Målia Budor Hotel Grindaheim Bleikesr. Nysr. ■ Strong mountain ski poles with substantial 18 10 Renosdamm ■ Light repair kit ■ Extra long underwear Lærdalsøyri Nythun Glenna Sylvarnes Viksøyri Brennabu Fagernes Storlondammen Lageråkvisla Løvknuten Ortnevik Breistølen Rundkj baskets Vaset Brumunddal ■ Knife ■ (Down jacket) Brydalseter Vatnane Kljåen Hugulia Gåsbu 15 Flotsb Gomobu Danebu Fogdehytta ■ Sturdy ski boots Solrenningen 11 Feten Aurdal Løten ■ Grease/boot polish ■ Ski skins alshytten Nøsen Målsethytta Jashaugbu Bjordalsbu Svartskogkoia 6 Gjøvik 8 Aurland Golsfjellet Guriset Ossætra ■ Emergency ration food bu 6 Åsedalen Bjøberg Oset Merket 16 Dokka adalsbu 15 Vikafjellet Gravset Sanderstølen Bagn Rokosjøen (chocolate, raisins, nuts) Steinsland 14 Storefjell Ørterstølen Mæhlumsetra Clothing For use in the cabins bu 26 Fyre Flåm Østerbø Skveia Selhamar Kongshelleren Tingstadkoia 17 Vatnahalsen Iungsdalshytta Kamben ■ Thermos flask ■ Long underwear ■ Indoor light shoes 17 Grindaflethytta Bergsjøstølen 40 Hellebekk Flis en Trefall Myrdal Steinbergdalen 33 Gol Torvedalen 20 13 22 Geiterygg- Storestølen 23 Liatoppen Opptrekkern ■ Head torch (extra batteries) ■ Thick sweater (wool/fleece) ■ Light clothes Tvinnestølen Upsete 26 Vesterås hytta Volahytta Kaldavass hytta Rødungstøl Ål Fløtdamkoia Myrland Kjerringfred Torsætra Ljosanbotten Mjølfjell 25 15 Hedalen Nes ■ Maps, compass and map case ■ Socks (wool) ■ Toilet articles, small towel Lønahorgi 18 21 Høgehaug Fønhuskoia Malungen Skaslien Voss Hallingskeid 26 Raggsteindalen Lygnaseter/ 21 5 Fagerhøy Storekrak Gammelsaga ■ , scraper ■ Long, windproof mountain hooded ■ Cash/credit card Fleischers Ulvik 18 18 Vassfarkoia Skarvåsbu Dale Gjelle Finse Lordehytta Geilo Abbor- Alex. 4 Dr. Holms 33 Ranten Harehopp Brandbu Griegh. Demmevasshytta Haugastøl Ustaoset Vikerkoia putthytta Lysjøhimet jacket or anorak ■ DNT-membership card Torfinnsheim 25 Hakkesetstølen Langedrag Sørbølsetran Li Hornaberg Rongastovo 22 13 8 41 Jaren 5 Rembesdalseter 28 25 Kikut Lia Buvasskoia Kjørestua 9 Kjeldebu Flå 15 Krækkja Fagerheim Dagali Dusehesten Dalabu Gulsvik Høgabu Kiellandbu Krossdalen/Våkavadet Tuva Toveseter Liset 9 Dyranut Halne 14 13 Åan Torsetlia Haglebu Gulsviksætran Snellingen Vending Sandvasseter Kinsarvik 13 Vasstulan Tjuenborgkoia GruaGrua Luggage lockers: Lockers available at the Oslo Airport, Oslo Central Railway Station and Oslo Bus terminal. Utne Vivelid Hein- 35 Rødberg Høgevarde Langtjern Råbjørn 21 Solheimstulen Tempelseter Trantjern Kongsving Jonshøgdi 20 seter 13 Hedlo 13 Stigstuv 14 SinnerdammenKatnosdammen Gardermoen Stavali 13 36 Ulveli Eggedal Bekkestua Bergersætra 28 34 Trondsbu 14 Ringkollen Katnosdammen 19 Rauhellern 18 22 Imingfjell Breidset Quality Spa Grønknutkoia Hønefoss 18 25 26 Hønefoss 12 Hadlaskard 21 26 20 11 Hovinkoia Løvlia Sandhaug 17 Mårbu Kikut Kløfta Torehytten 21 Lufsjå Presthytta Spikertjern otel 24 Besso 5 22 25 Småroi 10 MyrsetraKobberhaugen Tømte/Sellanrå Tyssevassbu 18 20 20 22 Grønknutkoia Kalhovd Motjønn Veggli fjellstue Koboltkoia Jørgenhytta Smedmyr Kobberhaugen Lillestrøm Skjeggedal 18 24 23 Lågaros Stordalsbu 17 Dakkeset 18 Steinsbøle Veggli HovinkoiaMustadkrokenTyristrand Fjellvang/Nydalshytta Holmaskjerbu Reinaskor Litlos 18 Studenterhytta 15 22 Daggrø Sundtjønn Breidablikk Mosdalsbu Sæteren OSLO Losby Gods 20 Mogen Oslo Odda 21 Helberghytta Øvre Fjellstul Kyrkjevatnet Svarvestolen Fonnabu Kvanntjørn 8 Røyrivann Hellevassbu Gvepseborg 12 7 Svarvestolen 12 Eriksbu Åmot Eiksetra Bøvelstad Middalsbu Hovdehytta Rjukan Fjellstue Gaustablikk/ Vangen Haukenestårnet Rosendal 16 Fagerfjell Øvresaga Sauabrehytta Seljestad 26 Rjukan Kvitåvatn Varland Gausta th. Sigridsbu Blestua Småvannsbu Simlebu Haukeliseter 49 Sunde Røldal Nordstul Drammen Ski 13 Skinnarbu Tuddal Mjaugetj. Mjøndalen Høyfjellshotell Sandvatnbrakka Bolkesjø Knutehytta 19 Haukeligrend 24 Sandvasshytta Vågsli Høyfjellshotell 11 Selsli Kvanndalen Blomstølen Holmavatnhytta Rauland Meheia Storavassbu Sloaros Raje Camp Killingen Bleskestad 10 Bjåen Sveinsbu 18 Ivarsbu Sauda Grimåsen Ølen 18 Åmot Omholt Horten Lyngmyr Hovden Fjellstoge Sørmyr Moss sdalen Løkjelsvatn Bleskestadmoen Solum Mostøl 13 22 Darrebu Merkedammen Tjørnbrotbu Sommerseter Olalihytta Jonestølen Kvilldal 15 Hovdestøylen Jønnbu Økter Presteseter 7 14 Hannevoldhytta Osabu Saurdal Fugleleiken 6 Krossvatn Berdalen Dalen Bø Gvarv Trollsvann 6 10 Berdalsbu 4 Sand 10 10 Svanstul skisenter Sandsa 16 Stranddalen Vassdalstjørn Slirabu/Heisetra 6 Vindfjelltunet Gullingen Bjørnevasshytta Tønsberg 15 Hovatn Siljuknatten Hovstøyl Eidavatn Storsteinen Budalsvika Grasdalen Ski poles with large baskets. Robust boots. Broader skis and robust bindings. Melands 12 Kringlevatn Berg Grønahei Bossbu Valle Nilsebu 11 16 Torsdalsbu Mule varde Trodla-Tysdal Litle Aurådal Storevatn Stavskar Brevik Sildevika 6 Nystøyl n Stakken Svartenut Birtedalen Trongebu Viglesdalen Taume- Fardalen Nutevasshytta Kvipt Grautheller 6 vatn 24 Songedalen 17 Rysstad Lysefjorden 8 4 20 Hengeltjørnloftet Bakken Fløyrli Øyuvsbu Gautefall Turisthotell Preikestolen Børsteinen Håhelleren Langeid Vindilhytta Tjønndalen Granbustøyl er Fløyrlistølen 6 Ådneram 15 Kragerø More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at www.dntoslo.no/english Winter 2016 15 About DNT

Since 1868 The Norwegian Trekking Association cabins and mountain lodges incorporated in our contains plentiful supplies of tinned and freeze- (DNT) has shown the way to the most magni- route network. The buildings vary from two-bunk dried dinners, crisp-bread, spread etc. To get ficent experiences of Norwegian scenery. Our ro- self-service cabins to large staffed mountain an overview of provisions in self-service cabins ute network, with the trademark red Ts, invites lodges sleeping almost 200 people. For aesthetic go to www.dntoslo.no/english/provisions. No you to enjoy experiences that leave footprints, reasons we do our best to make sure our cabins electricity or shower-possibilities. Using a sheet not on the landscape, but on the soul. DNT is blend in with the surroundings. We strive to sleeping bag is mandatory. Norway’s biggest outdoor leisure organisation. keep an environmentally friendly profile for our Our organisation marks routes in the Norwegian cabins and have guidelines for everything from DNT Tour Information Centre mountains and operates the network of cabins, waste disposal to transport of supplies and energy If you have any questions concerning the tours so that hikers can safely enjoy the wonderful sce- conservation. in this program, feel free to contact us. Our DNT nery while staying cheaply at mountain cabins Tour Information Centre can also assist if you are all over the country. Staffed lodges planning an individual winter (or summer) tour. The staffed lodges serve meals, usually break- Telephone +47 22 82 28 00, Our routes fast buffet and 3-course dinner, and facilitates Email: [email protected] The DNT’s routes have two purposes; they guide for making your own lunch pack and filling of or drop by our information centre and shop in you safely through the landscape, usually the thermos flask. Accommodation is in rooms with Storgata 3 in Oslo, where you in addition can fastest route between two cabins. At the same 2, 4 or more beds. Lodges have simple, but good sign up for DNT-membership, get maps for all time, the routes channel foot traffic with the facilities, including electricity, a drying room and mountain areas in Norway and purchase proper effect of giving the animal life some peace and WCs in the corridor or outdoors. Most lodges mountain equipment. quiet and avoid unnecessary wear and tear on offer showers for a small fee and some have sauna. the vegetation. Self-service cabins (provisioned) Our staffed lodges and These are smaller cabins, with sleeping facilities self-service cabins for 5 to 25 persons. The cabins are unstaffed and The DNT offers its members budget accommo- often locked with the DNT standard key that all Fly in a climate neutral way and use dation in over 500 mountain cabins all over the members can pay a deposit to borrow. The cabins MyClimate ticket! country, as well as a discount in privately owned are equipped with kitchen, cutlery, firewood and Order a ticket at www.myclimate.org

Preparing dinner and making coffe. Where to next? Stock of tinned and freeze-dried food.

DNT Oslo og Omegn › Postboks 7 Sentrum, 0101 Oslo › Visiting adress: Storgata 3, Oslo Phone: (+47) 22 82 28 22 › Fax: (+47) 22 82 28 55 › www.dntoslo.no › E-mail: [email protected]