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The Troll Trail - Nordic skiing adventure

Ski tour from Rondane to Lillehammer with luggage transfer
9 days
Challenging
Self-guided
160 km +
February - March
-

Luggage transfer
Varied terrain
Good snow conditions
Challenging for experienced skiers
Open mountain landscapes

7 accommodation | 7 breakfast | 6 lunch pack | 6 dinner | 1 accommodation in DNT self-service cabin | Luggage transfer (see day program for day 6 and 7) | Transport from/to Oslo Airport | All-in-one travel app | Pdf booklet | Paper maps | GPX files

18 Feb 27 - 26 Feb 27
9 Days
8
NOK 22,900,-
25 Feb 27 - 05 Mar 27
9 Days
0
NOK 22,900,-
04 Mar 27 - 12 Mar 27
9 Days
0
NOK 22,900,-
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A 165 km lodge-to-lodge ski adventure through open mountain landscapes, remote plateaus and forest terrain, from Høvringen to Lillehammer.

Experience the Troll Trail, one of Norway's great long-distance cross-country ski adventures. This 9-day self-guided tour takes you from Høvringen, near Rondane National Park, south through the mountains of Ringebu to Lillehammer.

The route covers approximately 165 km, with daily stages of 20–35 km. You ski through open mountain terrain, quiet forests and wide plateaus, enjoying spectacular views and a true sense of Norway's winter wilderness.

A Demanding Mountain Ski Adventure

The Troll Trail is designed for fit and experienced cross-country skiers who are comfortable with long days on skis and changing winter conditions. Most of the route runs through open mountain terrain above the tree line, with a varied mix of gentle slopes, climbs and descents.

Although there are no particularly steep mountain climbs, the long distances and exposed sections make this a demanding tour. Some stretches are not groomed, and you must be confident navigating with a paper map and compass. Good mountain equipment and the ability to assess weather and snow conditions are essential.

Varied Accommodation and Luggage Transport

Overnight stays are in traditional mountain lodges and hotels, with one night in a Norwegian self-service mountain cabin. The different accommodation types add to the character of the journey and offer varied experiences of Norwegian mountain life.

Your luggage is transported between overnight stops, so you only need to carry what you need for the day's skiing.

A True Norwegian Mountain Ski Adventure

This is a self-guided tour without a guide, offering experienced skiers the freedom to explore the winter mountains independently. With the right fitness, skills and equipment, the Troll Trail rewards you with remote landscapes, peaceful surroundings and a memorable ski journey from Høvringen to Lillehammer.

The Troll Trail skiing adventure with Discover Norway

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2026 01 30 14 57 52 Greenshot
We are incredibly proud and happy that The New York Times has written about the experience of joining us on a ski trip through the Troll Trail, from Rondane to Lillehammer in April 2025.
A lovely description of the journey, the experiences, the landscape – and much of what’s typically Norwegian.

In Norway, Skiing Through a Winter Wonderland
By David Goodman. Photographs by David B. Torch
Day program
1
Thursday
Oslo Airport
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Rondane Haukliseter Fjellhotell
2
Friday
Høvringen
Optional
Rondane Haukliseter Fjellhotell
3
Saturday
Høvringen
18 km
Mysuseter Servicesenter
4
Sunday
Mysuseter
34 km (17 km without groomed tracks)
Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane
5
Monday
Venabygdsfjellet
23 km
Friisvegen Mountain Lodge
6
Tuesday
Øksendalen
20 km
Vetåbua
7
Wednesday
Vetåbua
35 km
Pellestova Hotel Hafjell
8
Thursday
Pellestova
25 km
Stasjonen Hotel
9
Friday
Lillehammer
-
-
9 days
Challenging
Self-guided
160 km +
February - March
-

Luggage transfer
Varied terrain
Good snow conditions
Challenging for experienced skiers
Open mountain landscapes

7 accommodation | 7 breakfast | 6 lunch pack | 6 dinner | 1 accommodation in DNT self-service cabin | Luggage transfer (see day program for day 6 and 7) | Transport from/to Oslo Airport | All-in-one travel app | Pdf booklet | Paper maps | GPX files

18 Feb 27 - 26 Feb 27
9 Days
8
NOK 22,900
25 Feb 27 - 05 Mar 27
9 Days
0
NOK 22,900
04 Mar 27 - 12 Mar 27
9 Days
0
NOK 22,900
11 Mar 27 - 19 Mar 27
9 Days
0
NOK 22,900
  • The Troll Trail - Nordic Skiing Adventure | Skitur i Trolløypa | Discover Norway
    Photo: Yngve Ask/Mountains of Norway
Price information 2027
The Troll Trail - Nordic Skiing Adventure | Skitur i Trolløypa | Discover Norway

The Troll Trail is a demanding ski tour for experienced cross-country skiers with a good level of fitness (over average). The tour is self-guided. We provide maps and tour descriptions. The trail goes through some quite remote areas. Close to most accommodations, the tracks are groomed daily. In other areas the trail is not maintained at all, or only once a week. The weather can be rough, with heavy snowfall and winds. Under such conditions, it is difficult to maintain the tracks, and you must follow markings and be able to use the maps and a compass in addition to the tour description.

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