Norway - Winter Sports
& Husky Sled Trip

This tour visits The Røros area of Norway, in the mountains near the border with Sweden. Røros is a UNESCO world heritage site, an old copper mining town, founded in the 17th century, and a large part of the town is like a living museum. The area can by reached either by flight to Oslo, followed by either internal flight direct to Røros, or train or bus onwards from Oslo airport. Alternatively we can fly to Trondheim (with Norwegian direct from Stansted), from here the transfer time is 2-3 hours. The area has a very long snow season, the longest in Norway. Snow lies on the ground from mid-November to late April, making it an ideal destination for an Easter tour. We stay at a mountain lodge on the border with Sweden, half an hour's drive east of Røros. Here we stay in four-bedded rooms each with their own bathroom and little kitchenette. Cross country skiing, snowshoe walking, alpine skiing and snowboarding are all available less than 10 minutes drive from the lodge. There is also a very good chance of meeting reindeer at easter, and a half day of activities can also be organised with the local Sami (lapp) people. There is also the option of Snow Mobile driving and our exciting tour concludes with an overnight Husky dog sled trip.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Trondheim
We fly from London Stansted Airport with the low cost carrier Norwegian. On arrival we transfer by coach from the airport to Vauldalen (2-3 hours). We stay at the Vauldalen Mountain Lodge. This comfortable lodge is situated in a fantastic location right out in the mountains, close to the Swedish border. The accommodation is simple but comfortable. There is a hot-tub and sauna, and our meals will be based around regionally sourced produce, fish and game. Cross country ski tracks run directly from the lodge, and during the Spring season of March and April the local Lapps' reindeer herd will be in the mountains near the Lodge

Day 2 Cross Country Ski Day
Today we have a full day of cross country skiing, starting from the doorstep of the lodge. After breakfast we will be fitted out with our skiing equipment and will have a two hour ski instruction session. After lunch at the lodge, we will be able to go on a three hour cross country ski tour with the chance to meet local reindeer and their herders. In the evening we return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 3 Half Day Snow Mobile Expedition
After breakfast we have a short transfer to the local alpine resort. We will be provided with warm suits and helmets and will embark on a three hour snow mobile excursion, including lunch en route. The snow mobiles can take two persons - a driver and a passenger - and we can change roles during the course of the excursion. (Please note you must be 16 to drive a snow mobile). In the afternoon we return to the alpine village where there will be time for downhill skiing or snow boarding.

Day 4 Commence Husky Trek
After breakfast we depart from Vauldalen and drive 40 minutes to the town of Røros. We spend an hour here, visiting the historic centre, a historic mining town with nearly all the original wooden houses preserved. We then continue for a further 20 minutes to our husky outfitter, where our two-day dog sledding trip begins. Thermal clothing is provided and once dressed, we meet the dogs and get instruction in sledge driving. We pack the sleds, and get instructions and a debrief on how to harness the dogs and to drive the sled. You do not need to have any previous experience of dog sledding - just lots of enthusiasm! We then have lunch before setting out on our overnight husky trek. Normally one person will drive the dog sled team with four or six dogs whilst a second person rides in the sled. Driver and passenger can change roles periodically during the expedition. You will travel with your husky team through a quiet and unspoiled landscape with the chance to see reindeer, lynx, wolverines and Arctic fox, whilst enjoying the stunning and unique surroundings. During the night, if you are lucky, you also have the chance to see the Northern Lights. We stay overnight at a traditional log cabin and can enjoy a traditional Lapp dinner of Reindeer meat. All our personal baggage will be transported to the cabin by snow mobile.

Day 5 Conclude Husky Trek
We continue the husky trek until mid afternoon when we rendez-vous with our transport and bid farewell to our dogs. We depart for the 3 hour drive to Trondheim where we stay at a local hotel or youth hostel.

Day 6 Fly home
After breakfast we make the 40 minute transfer to Trondheim Airport for our flight back to London Stansted Airport