#dog sledding holidays

Follow in the footsteps of Femundløpet

sled dogs

Following in the footsteps of one of Norway's greatest mythical races, we invite you to follow the frozen tracks to experience this extraordinary adventure together over a route of around 300 kms

YOUR HOSTS

Stéphanie Prades & Jean Philippe Pontier - Hodalsveien 1155 - N-2540 TOLGA

season

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

Rammen

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.

The programme

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!

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 “.

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.

Sur les traces de la Femundløpet

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