Autumn Colours Walking Holiday
Holiday Dates
Autumn 2027
10th – 15th September
Price
Booking
- Easy online booking
- Choose your preferred type of room
- Solo travellers – email us to book a shared twin room
- Add any extras as you book
please read our booking terms and conditions
Walking holiday grade
Expect to be out 6 hours
Typically 12-16km per day. The distances given in the itinerary are approximate.
Mountain paths, these can be rocky, rough or boggy. Please visit our walking grades page for more information.
We use short transfers by hotel minibus to help us explore the area.
Small group size
Minimum 4, maximum 12
Please do not make travel arrangements until your receive your booking confirmation and the holiday is guaranteed to run.
Enjoy the glorious colours of autumn in the mountains
At this time of year, the mountains “are on fire” with the oranges and reds of the trees and shrubs. There are berries a plenty and one of the pleasures of hiking at this time of year is stopping to taste blueberries, cloudberries and cranberries.
We have chosen the walks so that you see the best of the autumn colours. Each day we walk in a different area: visiting local peaks with stunning views, picnicking by clear mountain lakes and visiting wild reindeer country. Beside enjoying beautiful hikes you will have insights into Gudbrandsdalen’s rich history and cultural traditions. Our experienced guides will show you some of their favourite and less frequented areas.
This intermediate grade walking holiday is centre-based, at Venabu Fjellhotell. Our family run hotel is well known for an inclusive atmosphere and good food.
This holiday will suit hillwalkers who enjoy:
- peace and tranquility
- open landscapes and big views
- learning about the history and culture of the places they visit
- the beautiful colours and textures of the Norwegian mountains in autumn
The appeal of these hikes are the colours along with the experience of wild places and unspoilt nature.
“Thank you again for a very warm and welcoming week!”
“I very much enjoyed your hospitality and the great walks with Wenche and Joy, during the Wild Reindeer Walking week.
I very much hope to be back”.
Margaret (The Netherlands)
holiday highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the mountains in autumn: glittering lakes and golden mountains
- Hike in unspoilt Norwegian mountain country
- Discover the natural history of this beautiful area
- Relax in our comfortable, family run mountain hotel on this centre-based walking holiday
- Ideal for solo travellers, friends and couples who would like to share their walking holiday with like-minded people
Autumn Colours Walking Holiday Itinerary
10th – 15th September 2027
Day 1 - Arrival
Check in from 15h.
19.00 Dinner is served
20.30 After dinner meeting with your guide. There will be a briefing about the holiday and time for any questions.
Day 2 - Dynjefjellet and Svartfjellet
Walk details: 13km Ascent: 400m Duration: 5-6 hours, approximately
The stunning 360° views from each of these peaks give us a taste of what lies ahead this week. The high peaks of the Rondane are visible to the north. The wild land of Venabygdsfjellet opens before us. Distant to the west are also the glaciated peaks of the Jotunheimen, home to Northern Europe’s highest mountains. We pass “Himmelvannet” – two small lakes high in the mountains with fantastic views north. A reindeer trap on our route, illustrates our ancestors´hunting practices in earlier times.
19.00 Dinner is served.
Day 3 - Store Ramshøgda
Walk details: 18km Ascent: 460m Duration: 6 hours, approximately
Today we hike well away from the beaten track. We traverse an open landscape where you’ll see the traces of ancient hunting practices. Your guide brings this history to life along with stories about the wild reindeer who now live on Venabygdsfjellet and in the Rondane National Park.
19.00 Dinner
Day 4 - Peer Gynt country
Walk details: 15km Ascent: 450m Duration: 6 hours, approximately
Today we start with a transfer of approx 45 min which brings us to a new mountain area. Sødorpfjellet inspired Henrik Ibsen to write “Peer Gynt”. A you hike you can appreciate how this area has inspired artists and writers for generations.
There are views of both the Rondane and Jotunheimen National Parks.
19.00h Dinner.
Day 5 - Sparkling lakes and mountain gold
Walk details: 15 km Ascent: 300m Duration: 5 hours, approximately
On our final day we have an easier, though no less beautiful walk, through deep pine forests and up above the treeline. There will be the opportunity to taste mountain cranberries, blueberries and perhaps cloudberries along the way. On the open plateau with sparkling lakes and views of Rendalssølen and Dovre, we enjoy a packed lunch. After lunch, the trip continues towards Øverdalsseter – a Norwegian summerfarm, still being used for farming. Hotel transfer picks us up well before dinner time.
19.00 Dinner.
Day 6 - Departure day
07.30 to 10.00h Breakfast is served.
Departure after breakfast.
What’s included
- 5 nights accommodation in our comfortable mountain hotel
- Breakfast and evening meals, packed lunches and flasks filled
- Guided walks on 4 days
- The services of our expert hiking guide
- A selection of teas and coffee freely available in our lounge
- All transfers for guiding
“Fantastic!”
Susan and Jayne (UK)
