[18-3 |] Gjevilvasshytta and Vassendsetra or Bårdsgarden [18-4]
[18-5 |] Weekend trip around the western end of Gjevil Lake. [18-6] The trip runs partially off the marked trails. [18-7]
[18-8] This trip goes along the horizon in the panorama that is depicted on Gjevilvass Lodge's most often purchased postcard: in across Gjevil Lake, with Okla and Høgsnydda on the one side and the kamman peaks on the other. [18-9] The trip is planned to go over the summits of middle and inner Gjevilvasskam to Vassendsetra or Bårdsgarden and over Okla back to Gjevilvass Lodge. [18-10] This is suggested as primarily a pure summit excursion, but the first day of the trip can also be done on the marked trail via Riaren and Hyttdalen. [18-11] The trip can also be done by visiting one of the crests of the kamman peaks. [18-12] The trip is suitable for children from 12 to 14 years of age. [18-13] Go in to Gjevilvass Lodge, attended, TT, during the afternoon. [18-14] There is an automobile road all the way in. [18-15] A bus can be taken to Festa, and taxi, private transportation or hitch-hiking in on the pasture road. [18-16]
[18-17] Follow the marked route toward Trollheim Lodge all the way to Riaren. [18-18] Turn off the marked trail toward the south into the valley between the nearest and the middle kammen peaks. [18-19] Cut diagonally up the steep snow-covered hill to the top of the middle Gjevilvasskam. [18-20] A beautiful view down onto the valley floors and Gjevil Lake. [18-21] Take the gradual incline over to the stone marker on the inside and go due west down to the stone-marked route from Mellomfjell toward Bårdsgarden. [18-22] Follow the marked route down to Vassendsetra, self-service (food served at the neighboring mountain farm, meals should be ordered ahead of time), TT, or Bårdsgarden, self-service, [18-23] It is possible to climb the ridges on all of the peaks. [18-24] See descriptions in TT's book Sylene and Trollheimen. [18-25]
[18-26] The trip across Okla and via Høgsnydda to Langodden and Gjevilvassdalen and Storlidalen. [18-27] A good alternative is to go across the ridge at Høgsnydda and continue on the front side of Mjølkskåla and Korgtjønna over to Engelsbekkhøa. [18-28] Boat transportation with the Trollheimen II boat route from Langodden over to Raudøra must be reserved at Vassendsetra. [18-29]
[18-30 |] Winter: [18-31] The same route can be taken during the wintertime. [18-32] This trip to the summits around Gjevil Lake can be done in one day for winter vacation guests at Gjevilvass Lodge who are in especially good physical condition. [18-33] Storhornet should also be included. [18-34]
[18-35 |] Maps: [18-36] 1:50 000 Oppdal and Romfo or trip map 1:75 000 Trollheimen. [18-37]
[18-38 |] Øystein Nytrø [18-39]
[18-40 |] Vassendsetra [18-41]
[18-42] There was mountain dairy activity at Vassendsetra from about 1850 to 1940. [18-43] Operation as a tourist facility was resumed in 1992. [18-44] The lowest lying facility is now a self-service accommodation available all year round. [18-45] While the facilities higher up offer traditional mountain foods in season, with the tourist boat Trollheimen II on the lake. [18-46] Usually there are several types of animals on the pastureland, especially provided for visiting families with children.