Mysusæter – Mountain Settlement in Rondane

Mysusæter is a traditional cabin and mountain settlement and an important gateway to Rondane National Park. In both summer and winter, it offers a varied network of trails, as well as hiking routes, cross-country skiing and opportunities for downhill skiing. When choosing a holiday apartment, it is therefore especially useful to consider whether you would like to spend your days hiking, enjoying winter activities or doing both.

Hiking between a waterfall and mountain peaks

From Mysusæter, you can hike to the Bridal Veil waterfall in Stor-Ula. The one-way walk is listed as taking 1.5 to 2 hours—a useful guide when planning an outing into your day. Another tour takes you to Gråhø: the trail starts at Gråhøveien, behind the Mysusæter ski lift. The return route follows a somewhat steeper path. The Bridal Veil waterfall is a draw, while the somewhat steeper return path is a feature of the Gråhø tour.

Several of Rondane’s highest peaks are also accessible from Mysusæter on day trips. If you would rather head towards Spranget, Mysusæter is often chosen as the starting point for a hike there. So, which tour suits your stay depends on whether you would like to make a waterfall, a peak or Spranget the focus of your outing.

Winter trails and downhill runs

During the season, more than 100 kilometres of ski trails are groomed in the Mysusæter area. Some machine-groomed trails run along the edge of Rondane National Park. During the winter season, you can also use the groomed cross-country trails. When choosing accommodation, it makes a difference whether cross-country or downhill skiing is your priority: Rondane Ski Resort in Mysusæter has a lift and two downhill runs. Skis, a helmet, poles and boots are also available to rent there.

The ski season, with cross-country skiing and ski touring opportunities in Rondane, can last into May. In late April and May, snowshoeing and hiking on foot are also possible in the area around Mysusæter. This late transitional period offers different opportunities from using the groomed winter trails and downhill runs during the season.

Traces of the summer-farming tradition

Mysusæter also preserves a history reflected in the settlement’s layout and in individual sites. Many old summer-farm buildings have been converted into cabins; summer farming continued here until 1970. Between Brudesløret and Spranget is a historic trapping system with 49 animal trapping pits. If you would like to learn about the landscape’s earlier uses as well as enjoy hiking and winter sports, this offers a distinct point of interest during your stay.

Getting there and further excursions

Access to Spranget is via Mysusæter, at the end of county road Fv 44, and then along Tjønnbakkvegen to the car park. In summer, a bus runs several times a day between Mysusæter, Spranget and Otta. Mysusæter has a large car park with short-stay spaces for motorhomes; toilets and a station for filling and emptying motorhome water tanks are also available there.

Nearby, Furusjøen offers opportunities for canoeing and fishing. When planning, you can weigh up mountain hikes, winter activities and trips to the water. Other places in the same selection: Otta, Sel, Høvringen and Heidal.

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