NORWEGIAN WINTER GUIDED TOURS 2019 EXPERIENCE NATURE – ENRICHMENT FOR LIFE Norwegian Trekking Association GUIDED WINTER TOURS

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS u JOIN US:­ Experience spectacular mountains and landscape. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. GUIDED WINTER TOURS GRADING OF GUIDED SKI TOURS Our grading scale takes both tour length and type of terrain into consideration. It is important to know that if the weather is bad and conditions are ­ terrible, even the easiest tour will be ­ erceived as p advanced. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT Oslo og Omegn) organizes guided ski tours. All ski tours include accommodation at staffed mountain lodges or self-service cabins, all meals, and two tour guides. We...

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS MAJESTETIC:­ Breathtaking landscapes and memories for life awaits you in Rondane. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. RONDANE Rondane was declared a National Park in 1962, the first in the country. This area is still home to one of Norway’s last herds of wild reindeer. Many of the peaks reach above 2000 meters. Rondane is smaller and not as wild as Jotunheimen ­National Park. Nevertheless, with its range of peaks, valleys and mountain areas, it offers a ­ hallenge for those who love the feeling of untamed nature combined with the c p ­ ossibility of ­exploring...

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS MASSIV MASSIV – the complete route from Sota Sæter in Breheimen to Haukeliseter at H ­ ardangervidda – is about 350 km long. DNT offer the MASSIV tour organized as t­ ree separate tours; MASSIV I & II: Breheimen/Jotunheimen, MASSIV III: h S ­ karvheimen and MASSIV IV: Hardangervidda. The route is divided into four stages, one for each mountain area. With MASSIV you have a true goal to strive for. GRÅHØGDBU: This self-service cabin is located in beautiful scenery in Rondane. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. MASSIV I & II – BREHEIMEN / JOTUNHEIMEN SAGA is the...

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS MEMORABLE:­ ready for Get Norway’s most atmospheric area! Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. HARDANGERVIDDA Hardangervidda is the biggest mountain plateau in Northern Europe, protected as a National Park since 1981. This is home to the largest wild reindeer herds in Europe. The central and eastern part of Hardangervidda is open and flat, while in the south and west the terrain is broken up by high mountain ridges, reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level. HARDANGERVIDDA EAST CLASSIC DATE: 16/3 The tour starts northeast of the mountain plateau. This part of Hardangervidda...

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS u GJENDE: Jotunheimen in the wintertime is wonderfull. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. JOTUNHEIMEN The Jotunheimen National Park is one of the most magnificent mountain massifs in Norway and a popular mountain area for outdoor adventures. Here you will find sharp ridges, high plateaus, glaciers and frozen lakes. All of Norway’s summits over 2300 meters are located here, with Galdhøpiggen (2469 meters) and Glittertind (2452 meters) –representing the two highest peaks of Norway. Nothing can match this landscape’s beauty on a sunny winter day! SKIING AT GJENDESHEIM–...

GUIDED WINTER TOURS GUIDED WINTER TOURS SVUKURISET: A beautiful mountain farm that lies among the cloudberry marshes of Femundsmarka. Photo: Dennis Nilsson. MYSTIQUE: Don’t miss the magical winter light in Langsua. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre. This is a unique area of natural beauty, with great pine forest, rocky terrain and the occasional lone pine trees. If you are looking for soft landscape and the contrasts between friendly wilderness and cultural activities, this area is the best choice. The region is heavily influenced by the local history of the Røros’ copper works, founded 350 years ago....

GUIDED WINTER TOURS EQUIPMENT AND PACK LIST Proper equipment is essential for skiing in the mountains. Because of frequent change in temperature and weather conditions, it is necessary to bring warm and windproof clothing. Your backpack should not weigh more than 12 kilos. Heavy slalom skis and randonne skis with continental boots are not appropriate for the conditions and must not be used for the tours listed in this brochure. The following list is a suggestion of what you should bring on an organized cabin-to-cabin mountain ski tour. Pack light! Please note that it is mandatory for all participants...

Since 1868 The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) has shown the way to the most magnificent experiences of Norwegian scenery. Our route network, with the trademark red Ts, invites you to enjoy experiences that leave footprints, not on the landscape, but on the soul. DNT is Norway’s biggest outdoor leisure organisation. Our organisation marks/sticks routes in the Norwegian mountains and operates the network of cabins, so that hikers and skiers can safely enjoy the wonderful scenery while staying cheaply at mountain cabins all over the country. DNT TOUR INFORMATION CENTRE If you have any questions...