[13-3 |] Three days or a weekend across Hornet and Storsalen [13-4]
[13-5 |] Winter trip from Oppdal to Innerdalen [13-6]
[13-7] This is a trip that is suitable as a late winter excursion for those who enjoy somewhat lengthy trips over ridges and to summits. [13-8] this one can be done as a weekend trip over the mountain ridge between Oppdal and Storlidalen and on across Storsalen, with a night spent at Bårdsgarden. [13-9] With a night spent at Renndølseter or Innerdalshytta, it can be lengthened by one day, so that the pleasant trip up to Dronningkrona on Vinnu Mountain can also be done. [13-10] The trip is so challenging that it is unsuitable for children. [5-11]
[13-12] You can easily reach Festa by train/bus or car. [13-13] There are daily trains and buses that make it possible to get an early start. [13-14] From Festa, the trail goes up by Bree Farm just west of Festa Bridge. [13-15] A short way up the hillside, you will cross Bree Brook. [13-16] After that, you can set course toward the hollow east of the summit. [13-17] The trail to Hornet is marked during most of winter. [13-18] From the summit down to Sprengtverråtjønna, there is a good ramp to follow westward down to elevation 1419. [13-19] From there, the trip continues over Nosfjellet and inn along the path that goes to Storlidalen. [13-20] One can follow almost the same route as the summer one. [13-21] A jaunt into Høgsnydda at Okla provides one of the most open, wide views in this part of Trollheimen, even though the summit is not the highest. [13-22] Trip to Bårdsgarden, self-serviced, TT, private, takes about 7 hours. [13-23]
[13-24] From Bårdsgarden, during large periods of the winter, the trail is marked along the moors south of the road to Storli, up along Kjela and to Tovatna. [13-25] From there, there is often an open trail up the southern side of Tovatna up to Meskardet. [13-26] From there, go south and around the hollow south and southeast of Meskardvatnet so that you approach from the northern side of Østre Sommerungsnebba, located southeast of elevation 1210. [13-27] Curve around south again and go uphill again in the glacier hollow so that you come up into the gorge northeast of Østre Sommerungsnebba, elevation approx. 1370. [13-28] From there, go west-northwest up along the ridge towards the summit that is called the Pyramid (elevation approx. 1680). [13-29] Most of this ridge must be hiked on foot. [13-30] Once you have come up to the Pyramid, the trip continues, still on foot, due west and then, when you have reached the summit, the route is easily visible. [13-31] An alternative route, which is also steep but can be done on skis, is to remain at an elevation of about 1400 meters from the gorge below Østre Sommerungsnebba and approx. 800 meters in a west-southwesterly direction to just beneath the summit. [13-32] From beneath the summit, there is a ramp up to the ridge west of the Pyramid. [13-33] For both of these routes, you will need to consider the snow conditions, and they should not be used in periods when there is a danger of avalanches. [13-34] One must also be aware that hard surfaces and ice may make the last meters up to the summit especially difficult. [13-35] In addition, the last portion of this trip is a little breezy and steep. [13-36]
[13-37] The tall peak is 1798 m in elevation. [13-38] From here, all of the Trollheimen and Dovre/Skrymtheimen ranges may be viewed. [13-39] Far to the south, on a clear day, one can see the Galdhøpiggen massif, Storjuvtinden and Skardstind in the Jotunheimen mountains. [13-40] In the northwest, one can see Tustnastabbene and the ocean. [13-41] In terms of a view, however, Storsalen's northern summit (1720) is in a class of its own. [13-42] The view from here and down into Innerdal is superior to most others. [13-43] The north wall of Storsalen is impressive, with an almost 1000-meter vertical plunge down into Innerdalen. [13-44] To get down from the summit, one first heads toward the northern peak to the depression at 1593, and then down into Tverrådalen, and thereafter northward again down to Innerdalen, to the point where Falesetra was located. [13-45] This hillside is located facing north and may be hard and icy, and it is therefore a little difficult. [13-46] It is best to ski between the two streams. [13-47] It is less steep here. [13-48] Down on the valley floor, the trip downward through Innerdalen and farther on to the end of the excursion at Nerdal,is easy. [13-49] The trip takes 8 - 9 hours. [13-50]
[13-51] From Nerdal to Ålvundeid, it is a little under 10 km. [13-52] From here, there are frequent buses to Kristiansund, Molde and Oppdal / Trondheim. [13-53] One may also spend the night in Innerdalen after the second day, in order to be able to visit Dronningkrona at Vinnufjel on the third day. [13-54] There are overnight accommodations at Innerdalen Tourist Lodge, private, attended, overnight by reservation during the off-season, and at Renndølseter, self-service during the winter, private. [13-55] Make your way down the valley toward Dalsbøen, a little over 4 km past Nerdal. [13-56] There is a path on the eastern side of Kvernåa. [13-57] With crampons on your skis, it can be followed up through the forest to Sandvikdalen. [13-58] Then all you need to do is set course for Storesalen a few hundred meters south of Sandvikhaugen. [13-59] Along the ridge, you are then walking across the world's rooftop! [13-60] All the way to Dronningkrona. [13-61] The difference in altitude from the valley up to Dronningkrona is substantial, from 200 up to 1800 meters! [13-62] And then the view is also fairytale-like towards the Eikesdal mountains, the Innerdal mountains, the mountains south of Sunndalen, down into the fjords and out toward the coast! [13-63] Go back down by the same route. [13-64] For those who like steep descents, this can be fun! [13-65] The trip takes about 8 hours. [13-66]
[13-67 |] Map: [13-68] 1:50 000 Oppdal, Romfo and Sunndalsøra. [13-69] Trip map 1:75 000 Trollheimen does not cover the trip to Vinnufjell. [13-70] The old trip map 1:100 000 is difficult to read for these types of trips to summits and does not cover the area toward Dronningkrona. [13-71]
[13-72 |] Reidar Dahl