Uitgebreide reisroute van de Internationale groepsreis Guided Walking in Venabu, Norway
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Activities

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    • 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
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    Arrive in Venabu

    Your guide will run through the week's activities before dinner.

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    Today sets the scene for the rest of the week's walking.

    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.

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    We walk past vibrant berry bushes and verdant lichen through the wilderness to the dramatic canyons of the Dora and Mya.

    We walk past vibrant berry bushes and verdant lichen through the wilderness to the dramatic canyons of the Dora and Mya, created as the glaciers retreated millions of years ago. Admire the pure gushing waterfalls of Dorfallet and Myfallet, whose waters tumble down to the vast mountain plateau below.

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    We start off by crossing the pretty Atna river.

    We start off by crossing the pretty Atna river and making our way through pine forest and past amber coloured cloudberries, to Bjornhollia in the heart of the Rondane National Park. At this traditional Norwegian cabin, we enjoy coffee and Frasvåfflor – deliciously soft, heart shaped waffles. On our way back to the hotel, there’s time to stop off at Sohlbergplassen with its magnificent and famous view of the Rondane peaks.

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    An easier day today, we follow St Olav’s Pilgrim Road above the wide river valley of Gubrandsdalen.

    An easier day today, we follow St Olav’s Pilgrim Road above the wide river valley of Gubrandsdalen. 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. This evening after dinner, there is the option to join the moose safari.

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    Setting off from Holterseter, savour the contrasting views of the open, lush river valley to the rocky lichen-covered peaks of Venabygdsfjellet.

    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.

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    We end the week with a fantastic walk to the crystal clear lakes of Finnsjøvola.

    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.

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    Leave Venabu

    Leave Venabu

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