Sled dog discovery activities - Escapade Norvegienne

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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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notices customers

Customers who have enjoyed their stay.

     Avis EXCELLENT  
 Basée sur 27 avis 
    
  
 
       Superbe séjour merci à vous tous !
Pressé de revenir !
     
   Jeremy Monini 
 2024-07-04
 
 
 
 
     An unforgettable stay for flyfishing.
The welcome of the owners is warm and helpful.
The comfort of the traditional lodge is highly sufficient for June long days of fishing.
     
   Steph Warfou 
 2024-07-04
 
 
 
 
     Jean Philippe n economise pas son temps pour faire découvrir ses coins de pêche dans une nature magnifique.  Stéphanie prépare chaque soir un dîner gastronomique.  Une semaine de pure détente.  Merci pour la gentillesse de votre accueil sans oublier Sophie
     
   Jean-Luc RETTEL 
 2024-06-30
 
 
 
 
     Séjour magnifique chez Jean-Philippe, Stéphanie... et Sophie !

Un lieu magique avec les lacs gelés, un accueil super chaleureux et des activités magiques (chiens de traineaux, ice fishing, rando, barbecues etc...).

Nous avons profité à fond en famille.

Plus que des vacances : une experiencz dont on se rappellera longtemps !

Merci encore pour l'accueil.
Florian
     
   Florian Lagleize 
 2024-05-05
 
 
 
 
     Great old-time cottage farm house located in a mountainous region. Outstanding views are an obvious consequence, but the main reason we rented the house was for its cozy old-timey atmosphere. There's no running water or gas inside the house, the toilet and shower is outside the house (there is running water there), and the heating is done via an electric stove, so if you're looking for a place to shut off from the world, this is it. It feels very beginning of the 20th century inside, and aside from a few modern touches here and there, you'll feel yourself at your grandma's farm house.
Stefanie is an awesome host, we loved the breakfast (it was maybe a bit too stuffy, but that's 100% on us 😄) and the overall experience will definitely leave a lasting memory. Hope to visit again!

Ar mīlestību, Antons un Anastasija no Latvijas!
     
   Antons Kijaņica 
 2024-04-22
 
 
 
 
     A very cozy place that took me back to my childhood visits to my grandmother's farm. Beautiful location, incredibly delicious breakfast, and a fantastic atmosphere.
     
   An Ki 
 2024-04-22
 
 
 
 
     Une expérience hors du commun aux côtés de Jean-Philippe et Stéphanie pour ces premiers jours de 2024, une impression de bout du monde dans la chaleur de leur maison et de leur accueil.
Une expérience privilégiée de découverte de traineau à chiens. Merci à vous
     
   Mélanie Barreau 
 2024-01-18
 
 
 
 
     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 !
     
   Michel Renoir 
 2021-09-20

     Avis EXCELLENT  
 Basée sur 26 avis 
    
 8,6 
 
      5,0 Fair
     
   Fahad 
 2024-06-29
 
 
 
 
    8,0 Very Good
     
   Jostein 
 2024-06-23
 
 
 
 
    10 Exceptional
     
   Anastasija 
 2024-04-27
 
 
 
 
    8,0 Very Good
     
   Oleg 
 2024-04-22
 
 
 
 
    5,0 Koselig plass. Kansje litt mye hundeglam om natten.
☺Ingen frokost,varslet på forhånd.

☹Enklere tilgang til toalett.
     
   Bjørn 
 2024-04-19
 
 
 
 
    9,0 Wonderful
     
   Marianne 
 2024-03-29
 
 
 
 
    10 Exceptional
     
   Jeremy 
 2024-03-12
 
 
 
 
    8,0 ☺Очень красивое историческое месть. Старая ферма, которой почти 200 лет.

☹Единственный минус надо было выходить из дома, чтобы попасть в тёплый туалет и душ
     
   Dana 
 2024-02-26
 
 
 
 
    10 Exceptional
     
   Arve 
 2023-04-01
 
 
 
 
    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.
     
   Tord 
 2023-03-13