This snowshoe tour takes you through the snow-covered forests outside Alta to the frozen Orvvosfossen waterfall. It starts with a 30-minute drive to the historic Gargia Lodge. From the lodge we put on our snowshoes and follow a trail into the Gargia forest, through quiet, untouched winter landscape. You may spot wildlife along the way. After just under two kilometres, about 1.5 hours, we reach the waterfall, which has frozen into a large ice sculpture. On the riverbank we take a break with coffee, toddy and snacks. The walk is about 2 km each way. We ask that you wear warm, sturdy winter shoes.
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Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
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Discover a Frozen Waterfall!

Explore the Gargia Forest on Snowshoes!

Find Winter Wonder in the Wild!
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94% satisfaction across recent stays, based on verified GuestRevu reviews imported automatically from GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, and Google.
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Germany
We spent some days there in January to watch aurora borealis (aka northern lights). The lodge is really a good place, far out in the country side, not much light pollution. The team is so helpful and they really take care to make it a good stay, very personal and considering. Like visiting friends y...
(Translated by Google) It's perfect for a hotel tucked away in the countryside. The meals are delicious and the rooms are comfortable. And a great spot to watch the Northern Lights. (Original) C'est parfait pour un hôtel perdu en campagne . Les repas sont délicieux et les chambres sont confortables....
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Switzerland
Vahva suositus paikalle ihan jo pelkästään henkilökunnan ystävällisyyden vuoksi.
Идеально! Место просто великолепное. Дом под горой. Тишина. Кухня прекрасна. Каждый день новое меню, но необольщайтесь гурманы, готовится одно блюдо и подаётся всем. Цена для Норвегии не кусается. Персонал приветливый. По возможности помогут. Самое главное в номере нет телевизора!
Great place, we come back again
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paper hiking-guidebook
(Translated by Google) In the middle of the woods. For peace seekers and walkers / cyclists. (Original) Midden in de bossen. Voor rustzoeker en wandelaar / fietser.
Abbiamo trascorso una bella giornata immersi nel silenzio
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Fantastico cottage immerso nella campagna norvegese.
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(Translated by Google) Lodge located in the Alta woods. Cozy rooms with the option of staying in an igloo bubble room. The main building has a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding landscape, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and an equally delicious buffet dinner. Fresh, authentic...