CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIP TO DALSETER, NORWAY
SATURDAY 5 TO SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022
About the holiday
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Photo: Ian BrodieLooking for a cross country ski trip to Norway with a variety of skiing options for all levels of skier?
Then we recommend this holiday with GB Nordic 2 to Dalseter, Norway starting on 6 March [5 March is travel day] when Club members Dagmar Junghanns and Glennis Dore will be part of the excellent team of leaders. LRNSC members will get a particularly warm welcome although there is no necessity to be a Club member to go on this holiday where you book your own accommodation, transfers and skiing options directly with the providers.
You will have a choice of easier and tougher skiing options* each day:
- Track skiing – sporty, up to 40 km on some days or leisurely with plenty of stops;
- Off-track skiing – tours for people trying off track for the first time and more advanced reaching summits and skiing back down;
- Dedicated instruction for beginners;
- Coaching on improving downhill and off-track techniques including telemark;
- Coaching in skating and getting track technique to a higher level;
- Independent skiing in groups;
- Optional addition of skiing hut to hut with Tom Higgs. Contact Tom to register interest and discuss options: tom@tomoutdoors.co.uk 07971 574 571;
- Opportunities to learn about waxing, equipment, where to ski and more;
- Evening talks, slide shows and maybe a ceilidh!
*There is a charge for GB Nordic 2 led options and leaders will do their best to offer the whole range of activities, but logistics like injury, illness, weather and other factors may from time to time cause some limitations. Options are also understandably limited by the ability level of individuals. For example, tough off-track days ascending and descending isolated peaks require high standards of off-track technique combined with good fitness.
Covid-19 rules
The holiday will be run in accordance with English and Norwegian regulations and guidance in force at the time and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with these. You are responsible for your own requirements for entering Norway.
See the hotel's policy.
Insurance
Everyone on the holiday should have their own travel health insurance policy that covers the Covid-19 situation. Recent quotes which include Covid-19 cover, existing medical conditions and discount for cross country skiers have been very reasonable from this broker.
About Dalseter
Dalseter is situated in the Peer Gynt ski region of Norway which includes Espedalen, Fefor, Gålå, Skeikampen and Kvitfjell and boasts 220 kilometres of groomed trails in forests and mountains. The area is located in the high mountains at 800-1500 metres and has very reliable snow conditions.
There are long and short trails for all levels of skier and great views at the highest level of the national parks of the Rondane and Jotunheimen.
Here is a short (6 minute) video to give you a feel for the place.
Ski hire
This is arranged directly at the hotel - see the list of equipment and prices.
Flights to/from Norway
Some suggested flights to Oslo are:
Outward – Saturday 5th March 2022
BA – Heathrow 07.25 arriving 10.35
Ryanair - Stanstead 07.35 arriving 10.35
Returning - Saturday 12th March 2022
BA - Oslo 16.45 arriving Heathrow 18.15 - currently £77 return*
Ryanair - Oslo 11.00 arriving Stanstead 12.15 - currently £42 return*
*as at 1/11021, ski carriage extra.
Travel within Norway
Onward travel is by train and bus or taxi – you can see all the details of the 2022 timetable
NB There is no bus between Vinstra and Dalseter on a Sunday!
It’s really important before booking a flight to check both bus (Vinstra to Dalseter) and train times (Gardemoen to Vinstra) to ensure all your travel plans join up to get you there, especially on the return with enough time to check in. Full details of all the transfer options are on the link above).
The hotel
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Dalseter Høyfjellshotel, Espedalsvegen 2346, 2658 Espedalen.
Email: post@dalseter.no Telephone: +47 61 29 99 10
See the hotel’s Corona virus policy.
Beautifully situated at the top of the mountain valley of Espedalen at 930 meters above sea level, Dalseter Mountain hotel has a wonderful view of the valley and the mountains in the Jotunheimen National Park. It is a family owned and managed hotel with 87 en-suite rooms, a swimming pool, sauna (there may be Covid-19 restrictions), table tennis and board games.
You can see the tracks and hotel position on the interactive map Skisporet.no.
Hotel cost
7 nights NOK 9765 - £844 (rough rate exchange) based on a single room
There are special deals, other options and you can also extend your stay. Full pricing details can be found here
This price covers full board accommodation with breakfast, buffet lunch (or packed lunch made at breakfast for longer days of skiing), a three-course dinner, followed by coffee/tea after dinner.
Other costs
GB Nordic joining fee
£50 booking fee for everyone on the holiday, payable in sterling cash to GB Nordic 2 at the hotel.
Optional daily skiing with leaders
£10 per person per day, payable in sterling cash to GB Nordic 2 at the hotel. You can choose if you want to join a led trip on daily basis.
Private/small group booked lessons
By arrangement, payable in sterling cash to GB Nordic 2 at the hotel.
Please make sure you take enough cash to make these payments on the trip.
What to do next
You book each aspect of this trip yourself, here's how:
- Email the hotel post@dalseter.no.to book your accommodation, stating you will be on the LRNSC/GB2 week.
- Once you have confirmation of your accommodation from the hotel you can book your flights.
You can liaise with Grethe Gillebo on the email above to find out who else is going on the trip and, if the group is large enough, she will organise transport for you.Any questions about the holiday?
Any questions about the holiday?
Please contact Dagmar Junghanns or Glennis Dore.