Among Norway's most iconic landscapes, the mountains of Rondane stand firm, immortalized by both artists, photographers and happy amateurs skiing through this mighty area. One of the advantages of this distinctive mountain area is that it is relatively far east, and therefore has relatively more stable weather. Here there are trips and challenges for everyone.
Published: March 04, 2025
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Before you go on a trip in the winter mountains
Going on ski trips in the winter mountains requires good preparation and basic experience on mountain skis. The winter mountains can offer changeable weather and very demanding conditions. Therefore, good preparation is key for a good experience.
Useful and important information before you go on a trip
Length: 59 km Time: 5 days Grading: Medium Start: Rondvassbu Finishing: Rondvassbu
Rondane has something for everyone, both 2000-meter peaks and marked routes through the valleys. This is a classic round trip between serviced cabins at Easter. Before and after Easter, several of the cabins are self-service
Ski trip through Rondane from Hjerkin to Mysuseter
Length: 59.4 km Time: 4 days Grading: Demanding Starter: Hjerkinn Finishing: Mysuseter
This is a real classic that goes from Dovrefjell and Hjerkinn to Mysuseter and Rondane. The trip goes through large parts of Rondane National Park, among high mountain peaks and down into deep valleys.
Long trip from Hjerkinn to Lillehammer
Length: 190.6 km Time: 8 days Gradient: Demanding Starter: Hjerkinn Exiting: Rustad Hotel and Mountain Lodge
A great long trip that gives you experiences of a lifetime. It is a fantastic experience and experience to cover such a long trip, just for your own engine. With the sun on your face, you walk slowly but surely towards the south, and with every step you take, you feel that the hectic everyday life lets go. The focus shifts away from calendars and work life, to the simple and concrete things, such as lubrication, cooking and enjoying the moment.
Skiing from Otta to Alvdal
Length: 71.3 km Time: 5 days Gradient: Demanding Starter: Fear Exiting: Dølbekksetra
On this trip, you really get to experience varied terrain and beautiful nature. The trip goes through the heart of Rondane National Park and further into the area of Alvda-Vestfjell. The entire route goes in very avalanche-safe areas and is a great three to four day trip.
