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Jotunheimen cross-country trail

Jotunheimen cross-country trail is stretching through gentle forest areas and rough mountain terrain, from the area north of Lemonsjøen, westwards to Gjende and the Jotunheimen National Park.
The tracks are always well prepared by machine or scooter, and marked to ensure safety at all times.
If you are lucky, you can experience both reindeer and moose crossing the ski tracks. Take your time to enjoy the enchanted countryside and listening to the silence.
Along the route, you stay at traditional family runned Mountain Lodges, Lemonsjø Fjellstue & Hyttegrend, Bessheim Fjellstue and Sjodalen Hyttetun.
We also promise you some extraordinary food experiences. With access to Norwegian wild gems like reindeer, moose, deer and trout, an authentic culinary adventure is waiting for you.

With luggage transfer - Without guide:
While you are out skiing, your luggage is transported to the next accommodation. You only have to bring a small backpack with extra clothes and food.
Although the trail is marked, you should be familiar with using maps in addition to the tour description.

Tour dates 2024:
Starts every Sunday from 4th February to 17th March

Number of days: 8 (Sunday - Sunday)

Price 2024:
Per person in double room: From NOK 16 350.-
Single room supplement: From NOK 3 850.-

Book early discount before 1 December 2022: NOK 250.- per person

The price includes:
7 x Accommodation including dinner, breakfast, self-packed lunch and refill thermos
Luggage transfer
Maps and tour description (1 set per booking)

Transfer included:
Day 1: Train Oslo Airport - Otta. Hotel transfer Otta - Lemonsjøen.
Day 8: Hotel transfer Bessheim - Otta. Train Otta - Oslo Airport.

We may charge extra for other departures than those listed in the day program.
Any transport between Oslo Central Station and Oslo Airport is not included. NOK 120.- each way.

Ski rental:
Skis, poles: NOK 1 050.-
The skis are regular cross-country skis (needs to be waxed).
Bindings are Rottefella NNN (New Nordic Standard).

Not included:
Travel and cancellation insurance
Alcoholic drinks, soda drinks, snacks

Optional add-ons:
Fairy tail huts* at Sjodalen Hyttetun, 2 nights: from NOK 800.-
Dog sledding, Sjodalen Hyttetun, NOK 1 400.-

* Ordinary accommodation in cabins with a bedroom, living room/kitchen and private bathroom/toilet. The Fairy tail huts have a unique atmosphere, but not a private bathroom/toilet.

Tracks and skis:
The trail runs about 850 - 950 meters above sea level. The daily stages are relatively short. The entire Jotunheimen cross-country trail is frequently groomed and regular cross-country skis can be used.

For whom:
Skiers in normal, good shape. You need to be able to use a map in addition to the tour description.

We can 'tailor make' the trip for groups of min. 8-10 people, both with and without luggage transfer and tour guide.