This is a classical route, which takes you from the north to the south of the National Park. Rondane is one of Norway’s most popular hiking areas, because of its unique landscape with spectacular rounded peaks and the ground covered by a blanket of reindeer moss. Accommodation in staffed lodges.

- Hike from cabin to cabin for 8 days
- Lodges in typical Norwegian style
- Shorter hikes
- Through the mighty Dørålglupen

Countries visited

• Norway

Places visited

• Rondane
• Rondvassbu
• Bjørnhollia

Transportation

Travel on foot through the magnificent Rondane National Park. Train from Oslo return.

Included In Price

Transport from/to Oslo, accommodation, tour leader, all meals (breakfast, sandwich/thermos, normally three-courses dinner) except of: First day only dinner and last day only breakfast, sandwich/thermos.

Meals Included

This tour includes 20 meals; 7 breakfasts 6 lunches 7 dinners

Not Included In Price

International flights, travel insurance, gratitudes and items of a personal nature.

Important Information

In order to participate on tours with the Norwegian Trekking Association you need a membership. If you or someone in your group are not allready members, this can be done easily by contacting us. Membership is NOK 530 for individual membership, and is not included in the trip price. Reduced rates for family membership is available.

Terrain Rondane covers a varied mountain landscape of high peaks, lichencovered plateaus and lush valleys. The park is dominated by the high peaks, narrow ravines and deep valleys of the Rondane massif. The poor bedrock supports only a sparse vegetation of mainly lichen and heather. Boulders and scree make the access difficult at times.

Note: The duration given in the program is estimated walking time without breaks.

Day 1: Train from Oslo to Hjerkinn

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Meet up at Oslo Central Station at the top entrance to the platform 20 minutes before departure. Departure by Trondheimstoget 14.17 (dep. Oslo Airport Gardermoen 14.45), arrival Hjerkinn 18.50. Accommodation in Hjerkinn Fjellstue (1017 m).

Accommodation

Accommodation in Hjerkinn Fjellstue (1017 m).
Hjerkinn Mountain-lodge is the oldest familybusiness in Norway, and the 12th and 13th generation welcomes you to the farm at 1000 meters above sealevel.

Meals Included

1 x Dinners

Day 2: Hjerkinn - Grimsdalshytta

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To Hageseter, heading south in open landscape, last part steep down to Grimsdalshytta (1000 m), 5 hours walking.

Accommodation

Grimsdalshytta
From its beautiful location with cultural buildings, Grimsdalshytta affords a panoramic view of the Rondane mountains. Here in the Grims Valley, the terrain is open, and around the lodge there are many easy hikes. The lodge has 54 bunks, in two-bunk and four-bunk rooms, a larger room and a dormitory. All bunks have duvets and pillows with covers. Please use your own hut sack. You can also put the duvet aside and sleep in your own sleeping bag. Hut sacks and bedclothes also are available for rent at the reception desk. The lodge has a diesel generator (220 VAC). Nonetheless, it's wise to have a torch in your pack, because the generator is turned off around 23.00 in the evening. Privies, showers and a drying room are located in a separate building.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 3: Grimsdalshytta - Haverdalssæter

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Heading south at the westside of the mountain Gravhøe (1267 m) to Haverdalssæter (1040 m), 3 hours walking.

Accommodation

Haverdalssæter

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 4: Haverdalssæter - Dørålseter

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Along Haverdalsåe and down the narrow and rocky mountain pass, Dørålglupen, to Øvre Dørålseter (1050 m), 5 hours walking.

Accommodation

Dørålseter

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 5: Dørålseter - Rondvassbu

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Up to Rondhalsen (1647 m) and along the lake Rondevatnet til Rondvassbu (1167 m), 5 hours walking.

Accommodation

Rondvassbu lodge
Rondvassbu lies in the middle of the Rondane range as is extremely popular, with tempting peaks in all directions. The lodge is located at the south end of Rondevatnet lake. Svartnuten peak towers behind the lodge, and behind it lie a string of peaks - Vinjeronden, Storronden and the highest of them all, Rondslottet (2178 m).

The lodge has 128 bunks, in two-bunk and four-bunk rooms and a dormitory. All bunks have duvets and pillows with covers. Please use your own hut sack. You can also put the duvet aside and sleep in your own sleeping bag. Hut sacks and bedclothes also are available for rent at the reception desk.

In the main building, there's hot and cold water, and the lodge has a diesel generator (220vVAC). Nonetheless, it's wise to have a torch in your pack, because the generator is turned off around 23.00 in the evening. Privies, showers and a drying room are located in a separate building. Ronvassbu has a serving licence for beer and wine.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 6: Rondvassbu - Bjørnhollia

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In to the wide valley, Illmanndalen. Part of the trail is rocky. Through birch forest to Bjørnhollia (914 m). 6 hours walking.

Accommodation

Bjørnhollia lodge
Bjørnhollia is a staffed lodge with 90 bunks and lies south in the Rondane range, with its sheltered valleys and splendid scenery. Variety is close at hand - summit hikes, strolls or fishing. The lodge is a gem; in 1984 it was awarded the Muncipality of Sel Architecture Prize for the best trekker facility in the mountains. You'll definitely feel at home here.

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 7: Bjørnhollia

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Extra night at Bjørnhollia. Day trip out of the lodge or a resting day.

Accommodation

Bjørnhollia lodge

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts
1 x Lunches
1 x Dinners

Day 8: Return Oslo

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Hike down to Straumbu, 2 hrs. Departure by bus 13.00 to Ringebu, continue by Nordfjordekspressen, arrival Oslo Bus Terminal 18.10 (arr. Oslo Airport Gardermoen 17.30).

Meals Included

1 x Breakfasts