Valldal: Climbing, Rafting and the Valldalsleden

Valldal brings together several distinct travel themes: climbing activities, rafting on the Valldøla and the Valldalsleden. If you are looking for a hotel in Valldal, start by considering whether you want your stay to focus on a single activity or a longer route. The activities also differ in the planning questions they raise.

Ropes Courses and Zip Lines

The high ropes course in Valldal has a total of 61 obstacles across eight courses. It includes zip lines over the river, the longest of which is more than 125 metres long. Valldal Adventurepark is located by the river, just outside the centre of Valldal, and has eight climbing courses at different heights and difficulty levels. The high ropes course stands out for its number of obstacles and zip lines, while Adventurepark’s courses are distinguished by their heights and difficulty levels. If you are comparing climbing activities, these are different points of reference for their respective layouts.

Rafting on the Valldøla

Uteguiden offers an 11-kilometre rafting stretch on the Valldøla in Valldal, featuring white-water rapids. The activity is suitable for both beginners and people with rafting experience. The rafting trip includes a light lunch of the local pancake speciality, Svele, and strawberries from the valley. River conditions may vary seasonally, and included services may change. When making specific plans, check the latest conditions and details of the offer.

The Valldalsleden and its history

The Valldalsleden starts in Valldal and leads from the fjord to Dovrefjell. The route is 150 kilometres long and is estimated to take seven to eight days. This makes it a multi-day route, requiring a different time commitment from the climbing and rafting activities. The route is connected with the tradition about the Viking king Olav Haraldsson, who later became known as Saint Olav. He is said to have come ashore in Valldal in the winter of 1028/1029 and travelled from there over the mountains to Lesja and Dovre.

Fruit Growing and Cider at Lingebakken

Fruit has been grown at Lingebakken in Linge for generations. The farm offers groups guided tours of the orchard and cider tastings. Depending on the season, the farm shop sells its own cider, juice and a variety of fruits. The offerings take different forms, ranging from tours and tastings to seasonal products for purchase.

Planning Considerations

The main factors to consider when planning are the time needed for the route and the seasonal aspects of the other activities: the Valldalsleden is estimated to take seven to eight days, river conditions for rafting may vary, and the selection in the farm shop depends on the season. These differences can help you weigh up the scope and focus you want for your trip before looking for a hotel in Valldal.

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