Cross-country Skiing: Mosstrond

8 days - from $1490

Fantastic variety of terrain Stunning remote scenery Unique accommodation
The island of Hovden is home to the Mosstrond Turisthytte, formerly a boarding school and now the perfect place to indulge your passion for cross-country skiing. Our setting is Lake Mosvatn, on the edge of the Hardangervidda National Park in a beautifully remote part of Norway. The terrain is unrivalled, and all on your doorstep. Setting out across the frozen lake we explore the majesty of the winter landscape, and have the chance to develop both confidence and skill whilst discovering new routes and trails every day. The skiing will be predominantly off track, as the location suggests, with the only tracks you are likely to see being those of elk or reindeer. The hospitality and local knowledge of your hosts Philip and Maiken Yatman will ensure you make the most of your week in this spectacular region.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Mosstrond. 2-7 Six days cross-country skiing. 8 End Mosstrond.

Mode of travel: 6 days cross country skiing Grade 2+ Grade 3
Group size: Normally min 5 , max 12.
Accommodation: Mosstrond TuristhytteThe Turisthytte was originally built 140 years ago as a community boarding school for the local area. Following its closure due to dwindling numbers it was taken over by a group of friends and offers a charming base for visitors.The property consists of three main buildings, the teacher's house, the pupil's accommodation and the school itself. Though always well maintained, these have been improved to offer comfortable twin bunk rooms and a large lounge and kitchen area. Most rooms offer stunning views across the lake and towards the Hardangervidda National Park. Facilities are shared.
Food: All meals included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $332.50
Trip Reference: CXN
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Notes: Prices based on two sharing a twin bunk room with communal facilities Cross-country ski hire not included, available locally for approx 100 NOK per day. Cross-country ski hire not included, available locally for approx 660 NOK (approx. GBP70) per week.
Trip Reference: CXN