Winter farm life and riding at the foot of Jotunheimen
A winter farm stay with riding at Myhre Gard, a family farm near Beitostolen at the foot of Jotunheimen National Park in the Valdres mountains of Norway. Ride sure-footed mountain horses through the snowy landscape, join in the daily life of a working farm, and stay in cosy farm and mountain cabins. Beyond riding there is the whole winter world of the Norwegian mountains.
Myhre Gard runs riding for everyone, from family-friendly trips to outings for experienced riders, so winter rides are matched to your ability. The horses are calm and sure-footed in the snow.
Calm, sure-footed horses well used to the mountains and the winter snow.
Days mix riding out through the snow on the farm's horses with the rhythm of winter farm life, feeding the animals and warming up by the fire, with the mountains of Jotunheimen all around.
Cosy farm cabins, mountain cabins and glamping on a working farm.
Home-cooked farm meals, as per your stay.
Best months: Winter for the farm stay; summer for mountain rides
This is a winter farm stay; in summer the farm also runs mountain rides and overnight trips to its summer mountain farm.
Nearest airport: Oslo (OSL), about three hours' drive
Transfers: About 215 km from Oslo; a hire car is easiest
Drive from Oslo to Beitostolen in the Valdres mountains.