Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
After breakfast, you are transferred to Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and tasting session. You are then transferred to Drymen to begin your walk on the West Highland Way, taking in views over Loch Lomond from the top of Conic Hill before descending into Balmaha for your evening stay.
- Accommodation: Westcord Fashion Hotel or similar
- Optional hotel upgrade: Westcord Art
Day 2: Amsterdam – Haarlem | 53km
Your walk today takes you along the east side of Loch Lomond, clinging to the water’s edge along much of the way. This is a lovely, low level and relaxed stage as it meanders past pebbly beaches and giving you plenty of time to take in the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
- Cycling for the day: 53km
- Accommodation: Hotel Lion d’Or or similar
- Optional hotel upgrade: Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord (includes dinner)
Day 3: Haarlem – Leiden | 38km
From Rowardennan, the path heads into thick woodland. There are two options here: the easier being the wide forest track which follows the contours up and down the hill; or the more time consuming, narrow path which skirts over rocks and exposed tree roots along the banks of the loch. The rocky and uneven path continues along the loch, hugging the water’s edge amidst ancient oak forest. The loch becomes noticeably narrower as the path approaches Inverarnan.
- Cycling for the day: 38km
- Accommodation: Tulip-Inn Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, Fletcher Wellness Hotel or similar
Day 4: Leiden – Amsterdam | 63km
Soon after leaving Inverarnan, the path runs alongside the picturesque, fast-flowing River Falloch before a long stretch on an old military road. The route here closely follows the West Highland Line railway and eventually passes underneath the tracks as the path nears a coniferous forest. The route continues through the forest along a winding, undulating path, eventually crossing the road and River Fillin. Views of the surrounding mountains are wonderful. A well-maintained path follows the River Cononish before reaching Tyndrum.
- Cycling for the day: 63km
- Accommodation: Westcord Fashion Hotel or similar
- Optional hotel upgrade: Westcord Art
Tour info
Departure
2024-04-07
Physicality
9/10
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Best time to travel
July-Sep
Age
Any
About This Tour
A six day, self-guided adventure holiday cross-country skiing in Valdres, a region in central, southern Norway. This is a centre-based holiday, staying at a traditional mountain lodge in Vaset, with excellent facilities, and hundreds of trails on its doorstep. This lodge is also celebrated for its local, traditional food, and with an elevation of 1,000m, you not only have saunas to relax in at night, you also have incredible clear skies for stargazing. We recommend that you have some cross-country skiing experience, however there is a ski school in the area for lessons, as an optional extra.Highlights
- Bus transport from and to Oslo
- 5 nights accommodation
- Breakfasts, packed lunches and five dinners
- Detailed tour description
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
- Trip manager on board (does not cycle with the group)
- Daily information meeting
- Detailed roadbook per cabin
Tour Map
The route is well signposted throughout, however, walkers must be vigilant at all times as there are paths and junctions along the way which deviate from the main route. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
