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Ski the Peer Gynt Trail

North-west of the Olympic city of Lillehammer is the Peer Gynt Trail, named after a local Norwegian hero, characterized into fiction by author Henrik Ibsen. The Peer Gynt trail, 8 days and 80 km, is a groomed ski trail between Espedalen and Skeikampen, in what is known as 'Peer Gynt Country'.
Make your way through a landscape of distant horizons, birch tree woodland, Norwegian farmsteads, and frozen lakes.

The trail is an excellent cross-country alternative for families, who are interested in a bit more challenging, yet still enjoyable, skiing experience. The trail offers groomed and well-marked cross-country tracks.
In clear weather, you will be able to enjoy a continuous view of the breath-taking peaks of the national parks Jotunheimen, Rondane and Dovrefjell along the trip, providing a beautiful and dramatic backdrop to this easy mountain region.  If this is your first cross country ski trip in Norway - be prepared to be blown away.

You stay in good hotels during the tour. Destinations along the trail include Espedalen, Fefor, Gålå and Skeikampen - all well-known ski resorts with long traditions in winter tourism and known for some of the best cross-country skiing terrain in Norway.  

Tour departure dates 2025: 1 Feb | 15 Feb | 22 Feb | 24 feb | 15 Mar | 22 Mar | 29 Mar | 5 Apr
Number of days: 8 
Distance: 80 km

Price 2025:
Per person in double room: NOK 21 200.- 
Single room supplement: NOK 2 750.-

The price includes:
7 nights accommodation incl. breakfast, dinner, self-packed lunch and refill thermos
Luggage transfer (1 item per person)
Map and tour description 
Return transfer from Oslo Airport or Oslo Central Station (Departure from OSL at 14:29)

Extra:
Additional nights before/after tour (Dalseter, Skeikampen, Lillehammer, Oslo). Ask for a quote!

Ski rental 2025:
Ski, poles and boots incl return transport to Dalseter: TBA
The skis are mainly Fischer Cross Country Wax (needs to be waxed).
Bindings are Rottefella NNN (New Nordic Standard).

Tracks and skis:
The trail runs about 700 - 1500 meters above sea level. The daily stages are relatively short, and provide opportunities for interesting detours. The entire Peer Gynt trail is frequently groomed and regular cross-country skis can be used.

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.

Book online or contact us for more information.