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Hike two national parks and the Besseggen Ridge across a long weekend, then recover with yoga, wild swimming and great food at a cosy mountain hotel.
Improver
Challenging
Home Comforts
From
£1,250
(USD $1,962.50)
Two wild parks, one long weekend
Explore Norway’s most dramatic mountain wilderness across two national parks on this active hiking holiday. Navigate rocky terrain and steep ascents through landscapes that built Norway’s hiking obsession.
Tackle three challenging days covering 12-20km, with expert mountain guides who know exactly where the best viewpoints are. Expect scrambling sections, elevation gains up to 1,100m, and hours in wilderness that stretches for hundreds of kilometres.
Stay in mountain accommodation with daily yoga sessions and lake swimming that’ll wake you up properly. Leave with scrambling confidence and a serious Norwegian mountain addiction.
An Active Agenda
No Hidden Costs
Open plateaus, forest trails and ridge walks
Sessions to unwind after hiking days, all levels welcome
All equipment included
Rondane and Jotunheimen, including Besseggen Ridge
Lake access and traditional Norwegian sauna sessions
Family-run mountain hotel with panoramic views
Breakfasts, lunches and three-course Norwegian dinners
Two local mountain leaders and your Gutsy Girls host
Pick-up and drop-off at Ringebu train station
Activity Overview
Trek through the contrasting landscapes of two national parks – from Rondane’s ancient ridges to Jotunheimen’s soaring peaks. Cover 12-20km daily across mountain terrain, navigating steep ascents up to 1100m elevation gain, scrambling over exposed ridges, and dealing with unpredictable weather.
Your expert guides teach essential skills while you hike, including proper use of poles, map reading, and scrambling techniques. Each day builds your abilities for the trip’s highlight: Besseggen Ridge.
Activity Overview
Tackle Norway’s most famous hike along a narrow mountain ridge with dramatic drops on both sides. Scramble across rocky sections where you’ll need hands and feet to navigate the terrain, all while being rewarded with panoramic views across Jotunheimen.
This challenging route demands a head for heights and solid scrambling skills. The views are worth the effort though.
Activity Overview
Use your hands and feet to navigate steep rocky sections where regular hiking becomes climbing without ropes. Move across exposed rock faces and negotiate boulder fields that require balance, coordination, and a steady head for heights.
Your guides teach hand and foot placement, safe movement techniques and how to test holds as you encounter these sections during your hikes.
Activity Overview
Three yoga sessions to stretch out after long hiking days. Practice by the lake when weather permits, or in the hotel’s yoga studio when it doesn’t.
Never done yoga before? The sessions cater to all levels, focusing on gentle stretches that help your body recover from daily elevation gains and scrambling over rocky terrain.
Activity Overview
Follow Norwegian tradition with sauna sessions and wild lake swimming (if you’re brave enough for mountain water that’ll wake every nerve ending!) Sleep comes very easy after days like these.
The Destination
Your Adventure Starts Here
Fly into Oslo and catch the train to Ringebu, a scenic route through proper Norwegian landscapes. We'll meet you at the station and get you to our accommodation.
Check in, unpack, and settle into your room. Dinner together and meet the group, then meet your guide who'll explain the days ahead.
Big breakfast, then we're off. Today it’s an all day hike in the Rondane National Park, Norway's first national park. Ten peaks over 2000m surround you here.
15km
460m
Eat lunch on the trail, then finish the hike. Pack plenty of snacks and water, you'll be moving all day.
Back at the hotel, stretch out with a yoga session, followed by a sauna. Tuck into a three-course dinner, then a good night's sleep.
Early start. This is our biggest day as we're hiking Besseggen, one of Norway's most challenging and rewarding trails. We'll transfer to Jotunheimen National Park and catch a boat across Lake Gjende to the trailhead.
20km
1100m
Tackle the steep climb and scramble across occasional exposed sections to reach the ridge. Take in the incredible views, eat lunch, then head back to the hotel.
Back to the hotel. Hot showers, sauna, three course dinner.
Today we're hiking through forests and around lakes, with views back across to the Rondane mountains from a different angle.
12km
380m
Finish the hike, then head back to the hotel for a sauna and wild swimming session.
Stretch out in a yoga class, then enjoy a farewell three course dinner.
A slower morning to finish the week. Final yoga class and a wild swim in the lake before we pack up.
We'll drop you at Ringebu train station for your journey home. Tired legs, new friends, and a weekend of hiking Norway's best trails behind you.
Rest & Refuel
You'll stay at a family-run mountain hotel with views that stretch for miles from every window. It's the kind of cosy, traditional place with a sunny lounge, yoga studio, sauna, and a lake cold enough to shock your system if you're up for wild swimming. Private and twin rooms are basic, but comfy, with ensuite bathrooms.
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Expect hearty Norwegian food designed to fuel active days. Breakfast and lunch keep you going, then a three-course dinner each evening rounds off the day. We cater for all dietary requirements, just let us know what you need.
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The Essentials
| Accommodation |
Home Comforts A traditional family-run mountain hotel with basic ensuite rooms, a lounge with open fire, yoga studio, sauna and direct access to the lake.
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| Food |
All meals are included. If your food allergy is severe, please get in touch before you book.
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| Fitness Level |
3
Challenging Hiking 12–20km daily with elevation gains up to 1,100m on rocky, uneven terrain across three consecutive days is the main physical challenge here. Some sections involve scrambling where you’ll use both hands and feet, so a head for heights and confidence on steep ground matters alongside cardiovascular fitness. If you’re doing medium to high-intensity cardio three or more times a week and long mountain days suit you, you’re ready for this. You'll Need to Be
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| Skill Level |
2
Improver You’ll need some hiking experience for this one. We’ve rated it Improver, so it can’t be your first time in the mountains. You should be comfortable on uneven terrain and have a head for heights before you come. Guides build on that, teaching pole technique, map reading and scrambling safety as you go. Good leg strength, endurance and a positive attitude toward challenging terrain matter just as much. Not sure what level you are? Our Trip Rating Guide explains how we score fitness and skill. |
| Packing List |
Below is an indication of the specialist items you will need, and might have to invest in before your adventure! For a full list of what you’ll need to bring, check out the trip guide. We Provide
You'll Need
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| Travel |
The meeting point for this trip is Ringebu train station. Alternative routes and travel information are in our trip guide. |
| Not Included |
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| Trip Code |
NORVENHIK |
The answers
Yes. We’ve rated this trip Improver, so it can’t be your first time in the mountains. You’ll need some hiking behind you and should be comfortable on uneven terrain with a head for heights before you come. Our guides build on that, teaching pole technique, map reading and scrambling basics as you go, each day building your confidence for the trip’s highlight: Besseggen Ridge.
You’ll be active for up to nine hours daily, covering 12-20km across mountainous terrain with elevation gains up to 1100m. Expect rocky, uneven trails and scrambling sections. If you can handle consecutive active days and don’t mind getting sweaty, you’ll manage fine.
Besseggen involves scrambling with exposed sections that demand a head for heights. However, our guides know the route really well and will always put safety first. If the weather is bad, there’s an alternative hike that’s equally stunning without the height factor.
We provide trekking poles, waterproof backpack covers, gaiters, and lunch boxes. You’ll need waterproof hiking boots (mandatory), a hardshell jacket, waterproof overtrousers, and a daypack. The full packing list covers everything from base layers to blister plasters.
We stay at a cosy family-run mountain hotel with spectacular views. There’s simple ensuite rooms, a lounge with an open fire, sauna, and direct lake access for wild swimming. It’s rustic charm with all the essentials after long days outdoors.
Fly into Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), then take the train to Ringebu station, approximately 2.5 hours away. We’ll then meet you at Ringebu station and drive you to the hotel (a 20-minute transfer). Book tickets via vy.no/en or sj.no. Tickets go on sale 60–90 days before travel and cost approximately £30 each way and are not included in the trip price.
Our transfer runs from Ringebu train station to your hotel on arrival and departure day. You are responsible for getting to Ringebu station – train tickets can be purchased 60-90 days in advance from vy.no/en.
Transfer timings:
Norwegian summers can be cool – pack as you would for crisp UK autumn. Mountain weather changes fast, so expect everything from sunshine to sudden showers. Temperatures vary and layering is essential. If weather prevents certain activities, we have alternative routes and backup plans ready.
Absolutely. Mountain weather can be unpredictable, so our guides adjust daily plans to ensure the best and safest experience. Everyone gets their adventure while staying safe.
Most of our guests come alone – that’s exactly what we’re here for. You’ll join a small group of like-minded friendly women aged 18-70+ who are ready for adventure. By day two, you’ll wonder why you were nervous about travelling solo.
Cards are accepted everywhere, so no need to bring Norwegian Krone. All meals, accommodation, and activities are included. You might want spending money for alcoholic and soft drinks at the hotel or any personal purchases.
Yes, these sessions are designed to help you stretch out after long hiking days and the instructors will talk you through the positions. You’ll practice by the lake when weather permits, or in the hotel’s yoga studio when it doesn’t.
The hikes build progressively to develop your skills and confidence, so no one gets left behind. We do ask that you show up ready for the hikes though.
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