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Grønolen Fjellgard
Grønolvegen
N-2952 Beito
Guided tours
2010
A tour program that will do you good in the weeks 29,30,31,32 and 37
The Grønolen brothers offer a tour program that covers the whole specter from climbing 2000 meter summits via canyoning to a lunch excursion to the old, family run summer mountain farm. Arrival on Sunday and departure on Friday leave you with sufficient time for a number of outstanding nature and food experiences in Jotunheimen.
Alternatively you can book a 3 nights stay with the arrival day of your choice.
Monday: Skaget, 1686 m
In Øystre Slidre three mountains stick out more than rest, with their own identity and looks. We talk about the characteristic Bitihorn north of Beitostølen, the hat shaped Rundemellen – and the 1686 m high Skaget, also called the “local Kilimanjaro”. Skaget is the highest of the three and can be recognized from far away.
From Storeskag a path leads up under the steep south face. From here the route turns right up to the lowest saddle to the right of the summit. Small cairns lead the way first across alpine meadows and later stones to the ridge that leads to the summit point.
Duration: 2 hours – Difficulty: 2 boots
Tuesday: Knutshø, 1517 m
Knutshø is a ridge-shaped mountain that looks like a dragon’s back, situated between the lakes Gjende and Leirungen. We drive across the Valdresflya high plateau and park the car at Vargebakkan. To begin with it’s a couple of kilometers easy terrain until the start of the steep and slightly exposed ascent to the top of the ridge. Once there, the trail is easy and offers the most rewarding views down to the Leirungen lakes, one on each side. The last bit to the summit point is steep and may seem threatening at first, but upon closer encounter it turns out surprisingly. Many people regard Knutshø to be even more beautiful and diverse than the famous hike across Besseggen, and there is a rumor that Henrik Ibsen really meant Knutshø and not Besseggen in his drama “Peer Gynt”.
Duration: 5-6 hours – Difficulty: 3 boots
Wednesday: Store Nuten 1541 m and visit of the mountain pasture
Wednesday is a day of recovery before the hardest tour on Thursday. But we need to move our bodies a little bit. So we drive to the Valdresflya and take a nice and easy walk up to the high point of Store Nuten wich offers a great panorama view to Jotunheimen, Rondane and Lake Vinstervatn with the characteristic Bitihorn in the background. Afterwards we stroll downhill to our mountain pasture, where sour cream mush and salt meat is served – a traditional norwegian dish. The afternoon is at your disposal.
Duration 3 hours + time spent on the pasture - Difficulty: 2 boots
Thursday: Ascent of the Rasletind, 2105 m
We start at the Valdresflya Vandrerhjem. First we cross the Valdresflya before we ascend up into the high valley Raslet. The last bit to the summit of Norway’s easiest 2000-meter-mountainis is a little bit steeper, but not difficult.
Duration: 7-8 hours – Difficulty: 4 boots
Prices
5-nights-tour package NOK 4.850,- / 3 nights NOK 3.125,- per person in a double room with full board, all hiking tours with guide and a summer mountain farm lunch. Single room supplement NOK 150,- per night.
Special Tour program for groups For groups of min. 10 persons we can offer a tailormade tour program to suit your wishes and fitness level!
Something special
”Seven Summits” – 7 Twothousand-meter-summits in 2 days - 22.07.-25.07.10:
On the weekend from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th of July we have a program for those who like mountain hiking and mountaineering. This tour leads across the Kalvehøgde massif and to the summit of Store Knutsholstinden with an overnight stay at the mountain cabin Torfinnsbu in between. On Thursday after arrival there’s a solid dinner waiting, and on Friday morning after a good night’s sleep you are ready to go. This is a tour where it is required that you can do daily legs of up to 10-12 hours – in other words – you have to be well trained. Two nights at Grønolen Fjellgard and one at Torfinnsbu.
Length of hikes: 10-12 hours - Grade: 6 boots
Rate per person in a double room NOK 3.750,- – including 3 nights with board (cold lunch) and mountain guide.
”Four Summits” – 4 Twothousand-meter-summits – 30.7.-01.08.10:
On the weekend from Friday July 30th to Sunday August 1st we offer a demanding tour to the Høgdebrotet/Tjønnholstind area. On Friday after arrival there’s a good dinner waiting, and on Saturday morning after a good night’s sleep you are ready to go. It’s a 10-12 hour hike – so you have to be fit. Two nights at Grønolen Fjellgard.
Length of hike: 10-12 hours - Grade: 5 boots
Rate per person in a double room NOK 2.450,- including 2 nights with board (cold lunch) and a guided mountain hike.
Mountain hike und gourmet weekend – 17.-19.09.10:
The weekend from September 17th to 19th is set aside for those who appreciate both beautiful nature and fine food, but who don’t have a week to spend.
On Friday after arrival there’s a good dinner waiting, with coffee and cake.
On Saturday Tor Erik takes you on a great mountain hike, while Øyvind stays in the kitchen accomplishing a real feast – a five course gourmet dinner with ingredients from and the taste of the Norwegian fjell.
On Sunday you’re welcome to make your own cold lunch package and do a shorter or longer hike on your own before departing.
Length of hike: 4 hours - Grade: 3 boots
Rate per person in a double room NOK 2.450,- including 2 nights with board (cold lunch) and a guided mountain hike.
PS! Groups – For groups of 15 persons or more this package is available at any time throughout the season.
“Rakfisk”weekend – 05.- 07.11.10
Rakfish is semifermented trout – a local delicacy from Valdres. During the Rakfisk festival in Fagernes from November 5th to 7th, we arrange a theme weekend here at Grønolen Fjellgard. On Friday evening after arrival there’s a big rakfisk buffet with samples from different local producers.
On Saturday there’s a bus to Fagernes (return in the afternoon). Besides the rakfisk, the main reason for the festival, you can try out lots of other local produce (like cured sausage, for example), buy local hand crafts, see art exhibitions and experience a big crowd – just like it should be.
In the evening we spoil you with a five course gourmet dinner.
On Sunday morning you enjoy our rich breakfast buffet before departure.
Rate per person in a double room NOK 2.750,- including 2 nights with half board and return bus ride to Fagernes.
Fishing package
For fishing enthusiasts we offer a package with self contained accommodation in one of our nice apartments, fishing license to local lakes and ponds and boat rental. Ask us for more information!
Frequently asked questions
Øyvind Grønolen answers questions frequently asked by our guests.
How long are the hiking tours?
- We don’t really count the kilometers, but rather go as far as we get. Normally a tour starts at half past nine in the morning, and we’re back around five in the evening.
Do I have to join all the tours if I join a tour program?
- No, not at all. You decide for yourself which hikes you want to join.
How many participants are there on a hiking tour?
- We don’t have any fixed limits as to how many we accept. Usually our groups consist of 20-25 people.
Do I have to be top trained to be able to come along?
- You have to be in a reasonable good condition. This means you should have some hiking experience, but you don’t have to be anywhere near a top trained athlete.
Do I need professional gear?
- No. A pair of good hiking boots is the most important. Besides that you need normal outdoor clothing for various weather conditions, ranging from shorts and t shirt to a full rain gear.
Can I bring children?
- That’s no problem. We don’t have a lower age limit, but the children should be used to hiking in mountain terrain as some of the tours can be somewhat demanding.
Grading explanation:
1 Boot
Easy walks with a duration from 1 to 1 1/2 hours on good tracks. Light comfortable shoes are sufficient.
2 Boots
Easy to moderate tour ranging from 1 1/2 - 3 hours, some ups and downs, some rocky terrain, uneven forest tracks. Good walking shoes is required.
3 Boots
Moderate tour from 2 - 4 hours. Ascents of up to 400 vertical meters and usually some rocks. Uneven tracks in forests or above the treeline. Normal hiking fitness and solid boots is required. The soles should have good friction.
4 Boots
Moderate to demanding hike from 3 - 5 hours. Ascents and descents of up to 1000 vertical meters, partyl on challenging tracks. Good hiking fitness along with walking experience and a steady foot is required. Solid mountain boots are necessary.
5-7 Boots
Represents a demanding mountain tour, for instance summits without climbing gear, with a duration from 5-12 hours. Ascents and descents are long, up to 1200 vertical meters. Partly difficult tracks, or noe tracks at all. Really good condition along with previous experience and a steady foot is required. Good mountain boots and complete outdoor clothing is a precondition – and one shouldn’t be too afraid of heights.
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