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Myhre Gård · Beitostølen, Norway

Winter Farm Stay with Riding, Jotunheimen

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.

Highlights

  • A winter farm stay at the foot of Jotunheimen National Park
  • Ride sure-footed mountain horses through the snow
  • Join the daily life of a working Norwegian farm
  • Cosy farm and mountain cabins in the Valdres mountains
  • About three hours from Oslo

The riding

Ability
All levels
Tack
Norwegian riding tack
Terrain
Snowy farmland and mountains around Beitostolen and Langsua
Hours a day
Guided rides arranged around the farm stay
Pace
Gentle, matched to the group and the winter conditions
Group
Small, family-run groups

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.

The horses

Norwegian mountain horses

Calm, sure-footed horses well used to the mountains and the winter snow.

A typical day

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.

Accommodation & food

Cosy farm cabins, mountain cabins and glamping on a working farm.

Home-cooked farm meals, as per your stay.

When to go

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.

Getting there

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.

What's included

Included
  • Guided riding matched to your level
  • Farm or cabin accommodation
  • Farm meals, as per your stay
  • A share in winter farm life
Not included
  • Flights and car hire
  • Travel insurance
  • Winter clothing and personal extras

Good to know

  • A winter farm stay with riding, suitable for all levels
  • Summer brings mountain rides and trips to the farm's summer seter
  • Cosy cabins and glamping on a working farm
  • Confirm dates, riding and any weight limit with the farm

Disciplines

trail riding
Price on application
Contact via myhregard.com for current pricing.
WhereBeitostølen, Norway
Duration3 nights
AbilityAll levels
AccommodationFarm and mountain cabins
MealsIncluded

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