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Guided Walking in Venabu

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  • Holiday code
    W07VB
  • Holiday type
    Guided walking
  • Duration
    7 nights
  • Accommodation
    single-centre
  • Activity level
  • From $3849per person, tour only
  • Departures
    Selected dates from 21 Jul '23 to 15 Sep '23
  • What your holiday price includes
  • 7 nights single-centre accommodation in a hotel
  • All buffet breakfasts, 6 picnics including filled flasks and buffet evening meals
  • Management by local hotelier
  • Services of an experienced walking guide
  • Complimentary tea and coffee at the hotel
  • All walk transfers
  • Group transfer from Ringebu station
  • Optional Upgrades
  • City break add-ons in Oslo
  • Room upgrades
  • Suitable for
  • Solo travellers
  • Couples
  • Excellent choice for
  • Food lovers, flora & fauna, high peaks, lake & river routes

Norway: Gudbrandsdalen

Guided Walking in Venabu

  • Wild, untouched landscapes - vast mountain plateaux, dramatic canyons, glistening waterfalls, crystal clear lakes
  • Visit a traditional Norwegian summer farm, historic stave churches; spot moose and reindeer
  • Follow in the footsteps of St Olav on the Pilgrim's Road
  • Outstanding hospitality in a 3 star family run hotel with sauna

This seven-night guided walking holiday is set in Venabu in central Norway, on the edge of the Rondane National Park, looking down on the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, just north of Lillehammer. The landscape is dramatic and full of contrasts from spectacular gorges and lofty peaks to pretty fells and verdant valleys that extend as far as the eye can see. This is Norway's vast yet beautiful, untouched wilderness at its very best.

Your hosts for the week - assisted by knowledgeable local guide, Joy O'Flanagan - are the Tvete family, who have been looking after guests at the Venabu Fjellhotel for over 75 years. Birgit and Arvid Tvete built the hotel from scratch, choosing the original plot because of its tremendous views. Now run with daughter Line in charge, it has developed into a friendly, relaxing 'home from home' in a fabulous setting. The dining room in particular - which offers traditional Scandinavian cuisine - affords glorious panoramic vistas out across the mountains.



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Typical holiday itinerary



We're here to help

If you've any questions about this holiday call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 , or email usa@exodustravels.com

Day 1: Arrive in Venabu

Your guide will run through the week's activities before dinner. Your evening meal is included every night for the week, as are picnic lunches.

Day 2: Local Peaks - 10mi/16km

Today sets the scene for the rest of the week's walking. After a short transfer, we climb steadily to the summit of Dynjefjellet for superb 360-degree views of the wild yet beautiful Venabygd plateau, with the high peaks of Rondane visible in the distance. Wild reindeer have lived here since the last Ice Age and still roam freely on these untamed lands.

Day 3: Rondane National Park 11.5mi/18km

We hike to the peak of Stiore Ramshogda at 1463m in the heart of the Rondane National Park. The National Park was created in 1962 to protexct the genetically unique reindeer that live here. We'll descend to discover a valley with the chance to see some of the birdlife of the areae - merlin and fjellvak.

Day 4: Rondane National Park and Doralseter 15mi/24km

Our longest day starts with a transfer to the Rondane massif where we traverse through the heart of the National Park to explore the high mountains of Norway.

Day 5: The Pilgrim's Road 5mi/8km

Today, we follow St Olav's Pilgrim Road above the wide river valley of Gudbrandsdalen. Scandinavian painted farmhouses dot the landscape as we climb to the remains of a 4th to 6th century hillfort, where we learn more about the life of St Olav. We end the day with a visit to one of Norway's last remaining medieval stave churches.

Day 6: Traditional Summer Farm 11.5mi/18km

Setting off from Holterseter, savour the contrasting views of the open, lush river valley to the rocky lichen-covered peaks of Venabygdsfjellet. We reach the summer farm set in the pastures below Forbundsfjellet in time for a traditional Norwegian lunch, regaled by stories of local folklore. We return via farmland and meadows to our hotel. This evening after dinner, there is the option to join the moose safari.

Day 7: Finnsjovola 10mi/16km

We end the week with a fantastic walk to the crystal clear lakes of Finnsjøvola, with far reaching vistas to the Rondane massif and the graceful curves of Atnasjøen lake. We visit the unusual and delightful Sollia church before returning to the hotel for our final dinner.

Day 8: Leave Venabu


Where you stay

This single-centre holiday is based at the following hotel. If you'd like to extend your stay here, or upgrade your room, just let us know at the time of booking.

To find out more call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or email usa@exodustravels.com


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Venabu Fjellhotel, Venabu

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This traditional hotel is in a magnificent isolated location on the plateau above Ringebu. You can choose to stay in either the east wing (20 standard rooms) or the west wing (36 superior rooms) and everyone can use the hotel's saunas.

All rooms in the hotel are en-suite and are mostly twin with the traditional single beds which are end to end. There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms, however, both tea and coffee are available from reception all day. Wi-Fi is available for free in the hotel although signal is best in the comfortable bar area with fireplace.

Within the main building you have a sauna, games room, TV room, traditional hand-made product shop, a large lounge area with a bar for relaxing after dinner, and two spacious sitting rooms with open fireplaces.


Room upgrades: West Wing Single Room, West Wing Twin / Double room or West Wing Corner
West Wing rooms are more spacious than the East Wing ones. The West Wing Twin rooms have got Scandinavian beds (single beds with end to end). West Wing Single rooms are effectively West Wing Twin rooms so double for sole occupancy with 2 beds (single beds with end to end). The single supplement is included in the room upgrade supplement for the applicable weeks. West Wing Corner rooms have got double beds.

Extending your stay

If you'd like to extend your trip with extra nights at the start or end, or if you'd like to arrange a stop off point en-route, then we recommend the following hotels.


Find out more on the hotel website.
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Hotel Cecil, Oslo

The Hotel Cecil is a modern 3 star hotel situated next to the parliament and is in an ideal location for exploring the city centre. All rooms are light and airy with full en-suite facilities. They also come equipped with direct dial telephone, cable television and air-conditioning. Breakfast is buffet style and there is a selection of restaurants within walking distance for your evening meal.


Extra nights: Please contact us for details.

Travel

Transfers can be arranged from Ringebu train station at 18:51, and back to Ringebu train station at 09:15.

Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.

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Dates and prices

You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.

This 7 night guided walking holiday includes:

Single-centre accommodation in a hotel

All buffet breakfasts, 6 picnics including filled flasks and buffet evening meals

Management by local hotelier

Services of an experienced walking guide

Complimentary tea and coffee at the hotel

All walk transfers

Group transfer from Ringebu station


How to book:

To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button below.

To book this holiday call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' button below.

  • Jul 2023
  • Sep 2023
DepartingTour only Prices   Single supplement
21st Jul 2023 US$3849 US$258 Tour only: US$3849
Single supp: US$258
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DepartingTour only Prices   Single supplement
1st Sep 2023 US$3849 US$258 Tour only: US$3849
Single supp: US$258
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15th Sep 2023 US$3849 US$258 Tour only: US$3849
Single supp: US$258
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.

Holiday details

Solo travellers
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Children
This holiday is unsuitable for children.

Holiday type
Guided walking Managed locally by hotelier.

Departures
Selected dates from 21st Jul 2023 to 15th Sep 2023, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.

Meals
All buffet breakfasts, 6 picnics including filled flasks and buffet evening meals

Tailor-made travel

Tour only

Transfers can be arranged from Ringebu train station at 18:51, and back to Ringebu train station at 09:15.

How to book

To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.

If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.

To book this holiday call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' button below.