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Tea Peer Gynt Loipe is a long-distance ski run that runs along the western flank of Gudbrandsdalen, a wide valley that starts near Oslo and then runs north to Lillehammer and beyond.
The trail itself stretches from the small settlement of Dalseter to the ski resort of Skeikampen. It passes through an area known as the Peer Gynt Ski Region. Up here the cross-country skiing is very good, with more than 600 km of track. And there are good hotels, which are usually willing to accept reservations for only one or two nights, at least, outside the peak season weeks in February and Easter.
Tea Peer Gynt Loipe unites some of these hotels. Its total length is about 60 km. The entire distance is controlled by preparation machines, so you can use light skis without metal edges.
This combination of well-maintained slopes, good accommodation, high altitude and snow safety makes the Peer Gynt a good choice for fit and capable skiers.
SKI ITINERARY
You start from one of the Dalseter hotels, at an altitude of 880 m and right at the head of the Espedalen valley.
It can be reached by public bus from Lillehammer (reached by train from Oslo Gardermoen airport). Alternatively, you can stay on the train beyond Lillehammer to Vinstra and take a pre-arranged hotel car to Dalseter, a 35km journey.
The route can be divided into the following stages.
The first is an 18 km stretch from Dalseter to Fefor. The trail climbs steadily up to 1030m, makes a long descent and then winds easily towards Fefor. In Fefor there is a hotel.
The next stage goes to Gala-Wadahl. The distance is 10 to 15 km, depending on which of these neighboring towns you head to. Each one has a hotel. Initially, the trail winds through the forest, but then descends to Lake Galavatn. After following the shore of the lake for a couple of kilometres, it gradually ascends to Gala. The follow up to Wadahl is flattering.
The next stage, to Lauvasen, is less than 10km long and the track is flat and easy. In Lauvasen there is a mountain hotel with rooms in the lodge or in adjoining cabins.
The final stage, from Lauvasen to Skeikampen, is long, about 25 km. The trail mostly stays at an elevation of about 1000 meters, above the tree line. It eventually descends steeply to the bustling tourist center of Skeikampen, where there is a hotel. From there you can take a bus to Lillehammer.
Of course, it is possible to combine some of the stages. A reasonably strong skier might consider doing it in three days, with stops at Dalseter, Fefor and Lauvasen. Once I did it in two days, spending the night in Lauvasen.
LOGISTICS
Some tour companies offer a supported tour throughout the Peer Gynt Loipe. They make for a relaxing week, with a few extra side loops and with luggage transfers between overnight stops so you can ski with just a light pack.
But it’s easy to make your own arrangements, especially if you’re prepared to travel light and pack all your gear in a backpack. (You can leave your main baggage in Gardermoen airport storage or Oslo train station).
It is also possible, although quite expensive, to transport your luggage between hotels. You must set this up with the individual hotels at the time of booking.
Alternatively, you can leave your main bags in Dalseter and return there after the tour, taking buses via Lillehammer.