Day 1 - Arrival
Train to Vinstra, or if you arrive by car, you must park your car at Vinstra railway station. Hotel transfer from Vinstra to Wadahl
Accommodation at Wadahl Hotel, which is located above the old summer farm, overlooking Jotunheimen to the west. Here you can enjoy sauna and swimming pool after finishing your outdoor activities or supplement the activities with a session in the gym.
Day 2 and 3: Discover the trails at Gålå
Gålå is located on a mountain plateau 930 meters above sea level. The area offers lots of easy trails in birch forests and open mountain terrain.
We recommend a hike to the top of Skjereillkampen, Distance: 8 km Ascent: 110 m. This is an easy start on the hiking week, through birch forest, small lakes and high mountain terrain.
Another alternative is a round trip to Valsfjellet (1148 m.a.s.l), Distance: 9 km Ascent: 370 m. On the top you will have a stunning view over the next day's hiking
trips and destination Gålå.
You can also sign up for activities such as moose safaris, climbing, canoeing and kayaking. When open, you can also make a visit to Solbraa Mountain Farm Museum, where the Norwegian brown cheese was invented.
Accommodation at Wadahl Hotel
Day 4: Hike the Ruten mountain to Espedalen, 23 (18) km (approx. 6 hours)
Distance: 18 km Ascent: 600 m. This is the longest hike of the tour. After a short transfer, you’ll go for a smooth and easy climb to the summit of Ruten mountain (1517 masl). From the top, you are rewarded with a panoramic view of the peaks in Jotunheimen and Rondane. The trail continues down on the other side of the mountain, towards Espedalen valley.
Accommodation at Dalseter or Ruten Mountain Lodge
Day 5 and 6: Discover Espedalen
Espedalen is a friendly wilderness, offering easily accessible terrain suitable for everyone, and a rich flora and fauna. Here you will find a great hiking terrain that extends from the lake down in the valley, through the forest and up into the high mountains. The trails start right outside the door of the accommodations, at 930 m.a.s.l.
We recommend a tour to Bingsbu and Sprenpiggen, Distance: 11 km Ascent: 400 m. Hike above the tree line to the cabin Bingsbu, a nice place to enjoy your lunch pack. On the return trip we recommend following the sign to Lohaugen, an easy walk through birch forest back to Dalseter or Ruten Mountain Lodges.
Another aternative is Round trip hike to Rundhø (1227 m.a.s.l), Distance: 6 km Ascent: 390 m. From the hotel you walk through birch forest the first kilometres. Take a break on the top of Rundhø and enjoy the view to the mountain ranges in Jotunheimen and Heidalsmuen. Back at the hotel you have time to do some other activities like horse- back riding, canoeing, fishing or just relax and enjoy.
Accommodation at Dalseter or Ruten Mountain Lodge
Day 7: Breakfast and departure
Public bus from Dalseter / Ruten to Vinstra railway station
Own car or train from Vinstra.
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