Sled dog discovery activities - Escapade Norvegienne

#activités chiens de traineaux

Discovery activities

sled dogs

Discover the Nordic winter with a unique dog-sledding experience, specially designed for novice adventurers! Come to the heart of the bewitching world of the snowy forests of Southern Lapland, either comfortably seated in a sled pulled by enthusiastic dogs, or driving the team with the help of your experienced musher.

Guided by experienced mushers, you will be introduced to the basics of driving a dog team, an adventure in which the bond between man and dog becomes the common thread of this extraordinary experience. Whether you opt for a half-day adventure or a full day, every moment will be a discovery, every snow-covered landscape a new page in the book of your winter memories.

Embark on this gentle yet exciting adventure, where the complicity with the dogs and the snowy landscape will leave you with unforgettable memories. Get ready for a day of discovery and exhilarating sensations in the fascinating world of sled dogs.

season

22 December

April 30th

To make this sled dog experience even more memorable, we offer four carefully designed routes, tailored to your age, fitness level and experience. Whether you're a novice or already have some experience, there's a route that's perfect for your choice of winter adventure.
Whichever route you choose, each has been carefully thought out to maximise your enjoyment and safety. Get ready to experience some exceptional moments in the heart of the Nordic winter!

Réf : découverte chiens de traîneaux

Niveau de difficulté

★ Facile

★★ Assez facile

★★★ Moyen

★★★★ Difficile

★★★★★ Très difficile

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Discovery Trail (For all levels)

Parfait pour les débutants, ce parcours offre une introduction douce au fonctionnement de l’attelage. Accompagné par nos guides experts, vous explorerez les merveilles enneigées de la Laponie du Sud autour de la ferme d’Hodalen dans la plus confortable des positions, assis dans le panier. Vous pouvez depuis cette place de choix, apprécier la course légère des chiens et profiter de l’environnement en toute quiétude. Préparez votre appareil photo.

Activities	Description	km	duration	Nbre / pers. max	Prices	Price / STUDENT	Price / child - 12 years
Sleigh ride 5km/30min - Max 2 pers.	FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT	5 km	0,5 h	2+1 child	500 NOK / tower	500 NOK /tower	500 NOK/ tower
Baptism in the sleigh on the swamp trail 15km/1h30		15 km	1,5 h	2+1 child	1000 NOK / tower	1000 NOK / tower	1000 NOK / tower

Moderate Adventure Course (For thrill-seekers)

For those looking for a little more adrenalin, this route offers slightly more technical sections. Enjoy the speed while taking in the breathtaking scenery. You’ll have the opportunity to drive the carriage yourself under the expert eye of your appointed musher.

Activities	Description	km	duration	Nbre / pers. max	Price per person	Price / STUDENT
Easy driving 15km	Beginner level Includes: introduction to the farm	15 km	1,5 h	4	1000 NOK	600 NOK
½ day sleigh ride on the lakes of Hodalen 30Km/3h30	Practitioner level	30 km	3 h	4	1800 NOK	1300 NOK

carte des Parcours

Expert Route (For insiders)

Designed for the more adventurous, this route offers extra challenges, with varied terrain and a slightly longer route with some steeper climbs. An immersive experience for sled dog enthusiasts.

Activities	Description	km	duration	Nbre / pers. max	Price per person	Price / STUDENT
Mountain trek to Elgpiggen 55km/5h with lunch	Advanced level Lunch included	55 km	6 h	3	2500 NOK	2000 NOK

Parcours Nocturne (For a magical experience)

For an adventure under the stars, choose our night-time route. Guided by the soft glow of headlamps, discover Southern Lapland in a magical atmosphere.

Activities	Description	km	durée	Nbre / pers. max	Price per person	Price / STUDENT
The Nocturnal Route		Between 20 and 30 km	3 h	3	1800 NOK	1300 NOK

Dog sledding

Our philosophy: participative discovery

The dogs share our life and the kennel is perfectly integrated into the farm. As guests, you will be asked to take part in various daily tasks such as caring for the dogs, feeding them, cleaning the kennels, etc. These tasks help to create a bond between the musher and his dogs, and this bond will be very important when you are asked to drive the dog team.

During the ½ day training course, you will learn the basics of life as a musher: daily routine, care, equipment, how to put on and take off a harness, boots, coats, harnessing the dogs, the sled, driving and many other tricks that Jean Philippe will share with you, the fruit of many years of passion and experience with his dogs and his sport.

During the raids or multi-day outings, you will also be asked to take part in the various tasks inherent in life in the mountains with dogs. Jean Philippe directs the raids and divides up the tasks: setting up camp, fetching water, making a fire, preparing meals, etc. The aim is for the whole group to ensure the well-being of the dogs and the people, so that your raid is an unforgettable experience. You are a full participant in the adventure, not just a spectator.

Your tailor-made holiday :

For those who wish, and as part of a “Discovery, multi-activity” holiday, it is possible to spend the day sledging as a passenger in a sled driven by an experienced musher rather than driving a team. This gives you plenty of time to relax and admire the work of the dogs and the immaculate scenery.
Grand Nord Adventure” holidays are aimed at a discerning public with a thirst for new sensations and adventure. They require you to be in excellent physical condition, possibly proficient in snow sports, and prepared for a physical effort that may be considerable depending on the conditions encountered.

Terms and conditions

Physical condition:

Dog-sledding activities require a good level of physical fitness. Participation in sledging trips will therefore be at Jean Philippe’s discretion so as not to penalise the group. We recommend that you take out specific insurance and that your doctor gives a favourable opinion.

Materials required:

You will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the cold, as well as a sleeping bag if you are staying in a refuge. A swimming costume is recommended for the spa/nordic bathing day. We provide sheets and towels. We have dungarees and cold-weather shoes that you can borrow if you need them (please let us know your size).

Recommendations:

The temperatures encountered can be extremely cold. To enable you to fully enjoy the experience in the best possible conditions, we recommend the following equipment (or equivalent):

– Ski goggles / ski mask (very useful in bad weather)

– Ski gloves: 2 pairs

– Spare clothing and underwear (Damard® type) (NB:possibility of buying woollen underwear (long-sleeved T-shirt + tights) on site, which are very commonly used in Norway and therefore offer excellent value for money)

– 170-lumen Led Lenser® H7 headlamp

– Waterproof gaiters for walking in the snow

Eventually : Shoes adapted to the cold type ” SOREL”® (use until -30°C) and sleeping bag -15°C comfort approximately (in case of bivouac) or sheet of bag type ” silk “.

the frame

Stéphanie and Jean Philippe welcome you to the heart of Norway in a renovated old wooden farmhouse. Two chalets and guest rooms are available for accommodation, and the rough-hewn wooden dining room welcomes you by the fire for warm gourmet breaks in the heart of winter. The Hedmark region, Norway’s inland province, is renowned for its ideal snow conditions, extreme temperatures, local produce, traditional wooden houses and wild, isolated mountain landscapes. Set off to discover nature and experience the adventure of the extreme cold through the practice of mountain activities such as Nordic skiing, ski touring, snowshoeing and dog sledding, ice fishing, Nordic bathing and wood-fired saunas, nature hikes, photographic expeditions …

All while benefiting from our knowledge of the region and our experience in a warm setting where we reserve you the best welcome.

In the event of an established risk or unfavourable weather conditions, we give ourselves the power to take various actions, such as increasing the number of guides on accompanied tours, adjusting the itineraries of our tours, or even temporarily suspending a tour or holiday if we consider that the degree of risk is unacceptable.

Our primary commitment remains your safety and complete satisfaction.

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Customers who have enjoyed their stay.

     Excellent  
     Basée sur 20 avis 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Michel Renoir 
 2021-09-20
 
 
  Merveilleuse athmosphere dans un paysage sauvage et paisible. Réception admirable de passion par Stéphanie, Jean-Philippe et leur petite Sophie. On reviendra une 4eme fois !
  
 
       
   Username1210709 
 2021-07-30
 
 
  Escapade Norvégienne is the peace and serenity you need without even knowing it. It’s a quaint and charming place in an otherwise very unpopulated area and it gives you toasty warm cabin vibes as soon as you arrive.
Make sure to take a trip down to the lake and borrow a canoe to go visit the mossy island in the middle. You’ll find the epicenter of peace and serenity on the quiet shores of this little island.
The gastronomical highlight of the stay was the breakfast the next morning! Homemade croissants, curtesy of our French hostess, garden picked strawberries, freshly baked bread and a selection of meats and cheeses. The coffee was delicious too - but almost not needed after the amazing night of sleep and the soul-recharge this place gives.
  
 
       
   Jesper L 
 2021-07-25
 
 
  Beautiful place with lovely hosts.
  
 
       
   stephane jousset 
 2020-10-25
 
 
  Lieu et acceuil sympathique et chaleureux.Stéphanie est française et elle s est mis a notre service alors que nous sommes arrivés le soir sans prévenir.
Petit chalet a disposition avec tout le confort.
Ils font aussi des balades a chien de traineau.
Nous y retournerons avec plaisir.
  
 
       
   Rune Gellein 
 2020-08-27
 
 
  Too bad we could only stay 1 night. Great place, great hospitality and a fantastic breakfast 😄
  
 
       
   Jane Hurum 
 2020-07-25
 
 
  Wonderful hosts, beautiful location with unique Norwegian scenery. It's like taking a trip back in time, to a simple and beautiful life. They have their own hens( means fresh and amazing eggs for breakfast) and their own dogsled dogs available for trips. If you want to Explore the beautiful nature in Norway, with perfect guides this is the place. You can even get a own guide for a custom made fishing trip. The french cuisine from the lovely hostess is AMAZING, a must try!
Great value for money. Best place to stay in Tolga.

     Excellent  
  8,9
   Basée sur 30 avis 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Arve 
 2023-04-01
 
 
 10 Exceptionnel
  
 
       
   Tord 
 2023-03-13
 
 
 10 The perfect hideaway, in serene beautiful nature with a homemade breakfast to die for
☺I had been on a long roadtrip already, including several workshops (I am a photographer), and was just dog tired and wanted to rest for one night, and then driving from Røros I found this place close to the border, less than one hour away. It is beautifully situated, in serene nature, and although close to Røros, it is the perfect hideaway. Run by a French couple that have found their piece of paradise, running a husky farm among other things. It is an old farm, with hundreds of years of history in its walls, and huge comfortable beds, tough to wake up from. 
I am not a breakfast person, but Stephanié made the best brunch I have had in a very long time, with fresh home made sourdough bread, wonderful French omelette, cheese, cured meats, lingonberries +++, and all just for me! That meal alone was worth it, so my only complaint is that I couldn't stay longer.
  
 
       
   Tommy 
 2022-05-02
 
 
 7,0 Bien 
  
 
       
   Anonyme 
 2022-04-11
 
 
 9,0 Gezellige cabin met een verrassend uitzicht
☺De accommodatie ligt op een geweldige plek. De gastvrouw en haar dochter waren zeer vriendelijk. We hebben genoten van het heerlijke ontbijt.
  
 
       
   Birgit 
 2022-04-07
 
 
 9,0 Fabuleux 
  
 
       
   Alexandra 
 2022-03-31
 
 
 7,0 ☺woonkamer met houtkachel en uitzicht
zeer vriendelijke eigenaresse.

☹toilet is buitenom. In de nacht met vrieskou en sneeuw niet zo comfortabel.
  
 
       
   Åse 
 2021-08-30
 
 
 8,0 ☺Hyggeligt sted, dejlig natur, sød værtinde.
  
 
       
   Dorina 
 2021-08-25
 
 
 10 Fairytale
☺Fantastic location, amazing fairytale howling sounds from the sledge dogs. The host was helpful to find us another location on our way back, since theirs was full booked, but we unfortunately could not answer due to the lack of reception in the woods. Sorry for that and we are grateful for your help!

☹Everything was perfect.
  
 
       
   Anita 
 2021-08-24
 
 
 7,0 Bien 
  
 
       
   Lisa 
 2021-08-21
 
 
 9,0 Anbefales
☺Veldig god service og nydelig sted! Anbefales