Ski Safari 2010 - Ringebufjellet & Rondane

Making our own ski tracks in unspoiled snow, over the plateau, on mountain tops, through rolling mountain forest.
Feel the peace of nature just listen to the sound of  your skis through the snow. Feel your heart beat, smell the fresh air. Let your mind feel free, listen to the wind and feel alive!

We see different animal tracks like fox and hare, and sometimes moose and ptarmigan

Winter in the mountain has its own secrets and together with our well qualified guides you will discover some of them.

After the day's skiing, you can enjoy a relaxing sauna or you rest  and enjoy delicious Norwegian food.

Our experienced  tour leaders speak  English and German.

New 2010: Two tour leaders the whole winter season.  That gives you the opportunity to get out in the nature with experienced people if you do not prefer to be on your own.  

In March and April  we organize guided ski trips in the high mountains of Ringebu and Rondane, similar to earlier years. Each day we aim to cover between 15 & 35 kilometres, depending on the weather and snow conditions. 

We make a packed lunch from the breakfast buffet. The trips require good ski equipment for skiing outside of the prepared tracks. Ski equipment can be hired from the hotel. All participants must have a windproof jacket with hood, windproof trousers, good hat and gloves, sunglasses and a small rucksack for day provisions and extra clothes.
Don't forget to bring a thermos.

It's also possible to join only one day trip.

Prices
 

Given reasonable weather, the programme will be as follows:

SATURDAY: Arrival at Venabu in time for dinner.

SUNDAY: Information meeting & waxing of skis in the ski stall after breakfast. Although no special group trip is planned for the first day, we can help with recommendations - time to get the muscles going and the ski legs back! After dinner there’s a slide show about the mountains.

MONDAY: Ski trip starts from Venabu, going west towards Svartfjell and over the top of Dynjefjell (1151m). Rewarded with excellent views over the Jotunheimen mountain range and Gudbrandsdal, Norway's longest valley, it's well worth it. The return part of the trip descent is partly in thebirch forest and the gentler terrain across the plateau. The length of the trip is approximately 16 kms. In the evening there’s a buffet meal.

TUESDAY: Today's trip heads south for 22 kms to Øksendalen. This forms part of the "Troll løype", a continuous ski track marked from Høvringen in the north to Lillehammer in the south, a total length of over 160 kms. Venabu lies well placed in the middle. We pass by the waterfall of Dørfallet, crossing open mountains all the way. At the end of the trip we take the minibus back to the hotel, and time to relax in the sauna before dinner.

WEDNESDAY: The trip to Enden, 22 kms, crosses to the other side of the local mountains. It's a trip in varied terrain with some woodland, plateau and mountains. We begin by skiing to the northern part of the track network, on 7 kms of prepared tracks before continuing north over Klopptjørnhøgda. The last part of the trip descends down Svabudalen and Fantbekken. A relaxing end to a wonderful trip. We have a coffee at Enden Fjellstue where we are picked up for the short drive back to the hotel. In the evening we serve our Norwegian specialities buffet.

THURSDAY: An early start (8.00am) for the drive to Rondablikk. From here we ski south-east, again along part of the Troll Løype. This is the longest trip of the week, at 35kms, but the terrain is not too demanding. The views of the Rondane National Park are excellent with peaks over 2100m. This is cross country skiing at its best! Gliding southwards we eventually connect with the trail network for the last 10km leading to Venabu.

FRIDAY: A short drive to our starting point at Gunstadseter for the last 20 kms of the week. From this old summer farm we head towards Muen, the familiar landmark mountain at 1424m.. Crossing the county boundary and watershed between the valleys of Gudbrandsdlen & Østerdalen we ski around or over Gråhøgda and a short break at DNT cabin Gråhøgdbu. Before returning to Venabu, we have time to visit Dørjuvet, Venabu's very own Grand Canyon. The 100m vertical sides make an impressive sight with the snow overhanging the edges. An exhilarating glide down to the river Mya before the last short climb to the hotel ends a rewarding weeks skiing. In the evening, a aperitif before dinner and maybe a last dance on the dance floor.

SATURDAY: Departure after breakfast.

Transport: Direct bus from Oslo Gardemoen airport every Saturday at 2pm, returning the following Saturday at 09.15. If arriving by train we can collect from Ringebu station. Bus price 390,- each way. From railway station 150,- pr person each way.