#dog sledding holidays
Follow in the footsteps of Femundløpet
sled dogs
YOUR HOSTS
Stéphanie Prades & Jean Philippe Pontier - Hodalsveien 1155 - N-2540 TOLGA
cost of stay: €3,190
person based on 2 people
(please contact us for confirmation)
The Plus
2 supervisors to accompany you.
8-Day commitment program for people with previous sled dog experience.
30 years of dog racing experience Alaska / Norway
Top level equipment
An evolving context in a totally wild nature on a legendary course
A top-of-the-range gastronomy and welcome.
A 100% Norwegian sauna to relax in
Ref : Aventure-Grand-Nord
Level of difficulty
★ Easy
★★ Fairly easy
★★★ Medium
★★★★ Difficult
★★★★★ Very difficult
DAY 1:
Arrival and installation. Discovery of the farm and kennels.
DAY 2:
Getting to know the dogs at the kennel. Hitching up for a review rideand first contact with the sled.
DAY 3:
Dog care / equipment preparation / Dog briefing and harnessing / Departure for adventure.
DAY 4:
In the footsteps of Femundløpet / Bivouac tent or cabin / Crew care.DAY 5:
In the footsteps of Femundløpet / Bivouac tent or cabin / Crew care.DAY 6 :
In the footsteps of Femundløpet / Bivouac tent or cabin / Crew care.DAY 7 :
Return to the farm / Care of the crew / Stowage of equipment.DAY 8:
Leave the Lodge for a return to your home..TO NOTE:
- This programme is subject to weather conditions (mountain raid).
- Medical certificate less than one month old required, stipulating fitness to engage in extreme cold weather conditions
PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation at the farm ( based on 2 people max)
- Breakfast
- Lunch basketFull board during the stay from day 1 to 8.
- D0inner at the farm
- The loan of equipment on request (Cold Gand shoes / Oversuit / Gloves)
- The guidance and assistance of Jean-Philippe and an experienced guide
- A sauna on the way back.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Transportation to the farm.
- Alcoholic or other beverages
- Tips for guides and personal expenses.
- Cancellation, assistance, repatriation and luggage insurance
Anything not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
- Extend your trip on request depending on bookings already made for the period.
- A request for a single room at the farm.
- Local car hire if coming by train to Tolga
- For all other requests contact us.
Stéphanie et Jean Philippe vous accueillent en plein coeur de la Norvège dans une ancienne ferme en bois rénovée. Deux chalets et des chambres d’hôtes sont à votre disposition pour l’hébergement et la salle à manger en bois brut vous accueille au coin du feu pour des pauses gourmandes chaleureuses au coeur de l’hiver. La région du Hedmark, province intérieure de la Norvège est réputée pour ses conditions d’enneigement idéales, ses températures extrêmes, ses produits du terroir, ses maisons de bois traditionnelles, ses paysages de montagne sauvages et isolés. Partez à la découverte de la nature et vivez l’aventure des grands froids à travers la pratique des activités de montagne telles que le ski nordique, ski de randonnée, raquettes à neige et traîneau à chien, pêche sur glace, bain nordique et sauna au feu de bois, randonnées natures, expéditions photographiques …
Tout en profitant de notre connaissance de la région et de notre expérience dans un cadre chaleureux où nous vous réservons le meilleur accueil.
Are you passionate about discovering a new sport? Do you love dogs and want to experience an authentic long-distance sled dog race for yourself? Supervised by Jean Philippe, who will accompany you all the way, come and take up the challenge and discover the Far North in a different light!
Join us in the competition and discover this exciting sport.
Enjoy a unique experience.
Enjoy the freedom, team spirit and confidence of your own team of Alaskan Huskies.
Live a great adventure. Become the actor of your dreams!
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.
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 “.
demande d'informations
All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
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.
notices customers
Les clients qui ont apprécié ce séjour : Aventure Racer.
Michel Renoir2021-09-20Merveilleuse athmosphere dans un paysage sauvage et paisible. Réception admirable de passion par Stéphanie, Jean-Philippe et leur petite Sophie. On reviendra une 4eme fois !
Username12107092021-07-30Escapade 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 L2021-07-25Beautiful place with lovely hosts.
stephane jousset2020-10-25Lieu 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 Gellein2020-08-27Too bad we could only stay 1 night. Great place, great hospitality and a fantastic breakfast 😄
Jane Hurum2020-07-25Wonderful 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.
Arve2023-04-01Exceptionnel
Tord2023-03-13The 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.Tommy2022-05-02Bien
Anonyme2022-04-11Gezellige 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.
Birgit2022-04-07FabuleuxAlexandra2022-03-31☺woonkamer met houtkachel en uitzicht zeer vriendelijke eigenaresse. ☹toilet is buitenom. In de nacht met vrieskou en sneeuw niet zo comfortabel.
Åse2021-08-30☺Hyggeligt sted, dejlig natur, sød værtinde.
Dorina2021-08-25Fairytale ☺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.Anita2021-08-24Bien
Lisa2021-08-21Anbefales ☺Veldig god service og nydelig sted! Anbefales
