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Horse riding adventure in Norway. Ride through dramatic landscapes and take in mountain scenery from the saddle
Experienced
Moderate
Home Comforts
From
£1,649
(USD $2,588.93)
River crossings and rocky mountain trails
Get in the saddle and ride through Norwegian valleys with scenery that’ll make you stop mid-trot. This horse riding holiday pairs you with Norwegian Døle horses bred for mountain terrain. You’ll tackle river crossings and rocky paths on horse back, making this a real riding adventure.
The week ends with a full-day ride to a traditional summer farm through birch forests and mountain paths where you can enjoy homemade waffles while your horse grazes.
Stay in a mountain lodge with great food, sauna and even wild swimming if you’re up for it! Small groups, Norwegian guides who know every trail and gentle horses – the kind of week that’ll have you checking flights back to Norway.
An Active Agenda
No Hidden Costs
Expert-led sessions through rugged mountain terrain for confident riders
Ride to traditional summer farm for authentic Norwegian meal
Morning sessions for all levels
Traditional Norwegian lunch experience at an authentic working farm
Lake access plus traditional Norwegian sauna sessions
Family-run mountain hotel with panoramic views
Breakfast and lunch buffets, followed by three course Norwegian dinners
Professional riding instructors for all lessons and tours, plus your Gutsy Girls host
Pick-up and drop-off at Ringebu train station
Activity Overview
Experienced riders, this is your chance to explore Norway’s mountain trails on horseback. Partner with a Norwegian Døle horse and ride through dense forest trails that open into wildflower meadows, backed by dramatic peaks.
These calm, agile horses are built for mountain terrain with stamina and sure footing to carry you confidently across rocky paths, river crossings, and steep climbs. Expert instructors will sharpen your abilities through daily rides across this varied landscape.
No arena work, just you, your horse, and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Activity Overview
Time in the stables is just as rewarding as the trail rides. Get hands-on with the Døle horses, learning about their care, grooming routines, and feeding patterns while developing your understanding of horse body language and building that deeper bond with your four-legged partner.
Away from the horses, work with a physiotherapist on targeted exercises designed specifically for equestrians.
Core strengthening, balance work, and stretching sessions will improve your performance in the saddle and help prevent injury.
Activity Overview
This is the week’s highlight – a full-day ride to a Norwegian summer farm. Pack your saddlebags with snacks and head out for a three-hour ride over two mountain peaks and through birch forests.
At the summer farm, your horse gets turned out to graze while you tuck into sour cream porridge, cured meats, fresh waffles, and seasonal berries. The farm host talks you through traditional mountain farming and how these remote farms used to work.
The ride back takes under two hours through birch forest. Long day, good food, tired legs – exactly what you came for.
Activity Overview
Stretch out those saddle-sore muscles with yoga sessions designed for post-riding recovery. Three sessions help your body recover from long days in the saddle and at the stables. When weather allows, take your practice lakeside for mountain views that beat any studio.
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).
The Destination
Your Adventure Starts Here
Check in, unpack and meet your group over a three course dinner. Then sit down with the guides. They'll walk you through the week and answer your questions.
45 minutes of yoga, breakfast, then it’s time to meet your equine companion for the week. Head to the stables to groom and tack up before a two hour ride.
Lunch, then balance and strength exercises in the hotel gym with a certified trainer and physiotherapist.
If there's time, have a quick sauna, then enjoy a three course dinner with your group.
Breakfast, then spend half a day riding out through the national park.
After lunch, ride back and untack the horses. Then get prepped for another round of balance and strength work in the hotel gym.
Sauna and swim in the lake, then enjoy a traditional Norwegian three course dinner.
Yoga, breakfast, then saddle up for the full-day ride to a traditional summer farm.
Enjoy a summer farm lunch on Thursdays or a bonfire lunch on other days. The horses graze whilst you eat, then tack back up and ride back to the hotel.
Get back in time for a sauna or swim before a three course dinner with your group.
One hour of yoga to loosen up and recover before your journey home. Breakfast, then check out and get the transfer to the train station.
Rest & Refuel
You'll stay at a family-run mountain hotel where every window frames views that go on forever. Think cosy and traditional; a comfortable lounge, a yoga studio for morning stretches, a sauna to ease tired muscles, and a lake cold enough to take your breath away if you fancy a wild swim. Rooms are basic but comfortable, with en-suite bathrooms.
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The food is hearty Norwegian fare, built to fuel long days outdoors. Breakfast and lunch to keep you moving, three-course dinners to help you wind down. Whatever you need diet-wise, we've got you covered - just tell us ahead of time.
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The Essentials
| Accommodation |
Home Comforts A family-run mountain hotel with private and shared ensuite rooms.
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| Food |
All meals included. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before booking.
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| Difficulty Level |
2
Moderate Consecutive days in the saddle handling horses independently on varied mountain terrain, including a full-day ride over two peaks, is more demanding than it sounds. You’ll spend four to six hours of daily riding, stable work and physiotherapist-led exercises, meaning your body is working consistently throughout the week. Core strength, balance and cardiovascular fitness all contribute, so arriving with a solid base across all three sets you up well. You'll Need To Be
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| Skill Level |
4
Experienced Solid riding experience is essential. This includes confidence at rising trot and canter, able to steer at all paces, and trail riding experience rather than just arena work. If you’re returning after a break, those foundational skills and the confidence to manage a horse independently need to be in place before you arrive. 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 |
NORVENHRSE |
The answers
You need to be confident at rising trot and canter while maintaining control and steering. This isn’t for nervous riders or those with basic experience – you should have a solid foundation from riding regularly (or having ridden regularly in the past) both in arenas and out on the trails.
This trip is rated moderate. You’ll be riding and working in the stables for three consecutive days. It’s not overly strenuous, but a decent fitness level helps you enjoy it more. If you can handle being active for several hours daily without getting completely wiped out, you’ll be fine.
You should be comfortable cantering and maintaining control, steering confidently at all paces, mounting and dismounting independently, and leading your horse over uneven terrain. You’ll also need to handle riding for multiple hours over consecutive days.
It will be a mix of grooming, tacking up, riding sessions and stable work. You’ll also work with a physiotherapist on rider-specific exercises for balance and strength. One day includes a full-day ride to a summer farm for a traditional lunch.
You’re most likely to be paired with a Dole horse (Dølahest), a breed native to the region and built for mountain terrain. They’re friendly, calm and steady on uneven ground, making them great companions for exploring the mountains. They can comfortably carry 90kg weight, although we can check with stables if you’re slightly over.
Yes, you’ll be paired with a horse at the start so you can build a bond throughout the week. We might need to swap occasionally, but that’s the plan.
Fly into Oslo Gardermoen Airport, then take the train to Ringebu (2.5 hours). We’ll pick you up from Ringebu station and transfer you to the hotel (20 minutes). Please book morning flights to catch one of two afternoon trains to Ringebu.
You can book one of two trains on arrival and departure day between Oslo Gardermoen and Ringebu Station.
Arrival day: Depart Oslo Gardermoen at 14:29 (arrive 16:53) or 16:29 (arrive 18:49).
Departure day: Depart Ringebu at 12:06 (arrive 14:21) or 13:57 (arrive 16:20).
Book via Vy.no/en or SJ.no 60-90 days before travel when tickets go on sale.
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 90-60 days in advance from vy.no/en.
Transfer timings:
You can arrange a taxi between Ringebu station and the hotel (300 NOK/£22 daytime, 790 NOK/£58 evening). Email our bookings team to arrange.
Even in the height of Norwegian summer, it can be fairly cool. Think UK spring temperatures. Pack layers, waterproofs, and check the forecast before you go so you can adjust accordingly.
Yes, our guides will adjust the day based on the weather and horse welfare. The full-day ride might shift days depending on conditions, but you’ll get everything included.
No. Everywhere accepts cards, so you won’t need Norwegian krone. Just bring your card for any personal purchases or drinks beyond what’s included.
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