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Høvringen

Høvringen is a traditional cross-country skiing area within Rondane national park.

Interest:  Skiing

The official Høvringen website
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The mountain community of Høvringen lies 1,000 metres above sea level in the northern part of Gudbrandsdalen and is the gateway to Rondane from the west. The area is known for its stable climate and its good, varied skiing terrain. The marked skiing trails invite you to some fantastic natural surroundings.  
 
Høvringen currently offers about 850 beds for visitors in about ten different places. You can find everything from a simple, self catering cabin to an outdoor pursuits centre, mountain inns, apartments and hotels.

Ski Trails 

  • Number of floodlit trails: 0
  • Total kilometres of prepared cross country trails: 150 

Ski school

  • Cross country ski school: yes 

For children

  • Child minding: no 

Food 

  • Number of mountain inns in the area: 7 

Distances from (km) 

  • Bergen: 521
  • Kristiansand: 621
  • Egersund: 698
  • Larvik: 428
  • Oslo: 310
  • Gardermoen: 282
  • Trondheim: 240 
     

Places to eat 

  • Number of cafes: 7
  • Number of restaurants: 7
  • Number of pubs and bars: 0 

Snow activities 

  • Skating rink: no
  • Sleigh ride: yes
  • Snowmobiles: no
  • Ice climbing: yes
  • Toboggan lift: no
  • Snow rafting: no 

Accommodation 

  • Cabins: 40
  • Apartments: 6
  • Mountain inns: 8
  • Camping: 1
  • Hotels: 3
Last updated: 22 October 2008

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Cross-country skiing in Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovrefjell

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About Høvringen

Key facts about Gudbrandsdalen

The Gudbandsdalen area consists of a main valley, with the smaller valleys of Gausdal, Espedalen, Vinstradalen, Heidal and Ottadalen.

Tourist information in Gudbrandsdalen

Visit a tourist information office to help plan and book your holiday.
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