by Philippe boucher | Oct 27, 2016 | Course
DISCOVERY OF an iconic FJORD 5th day: To climb Norway’s “Mont Blanc” or to visit an iconic fjord. There are two options available for today: to climb Norway’s “Mont Blanc” or to visit an iconic fjord. Partial melting of the glacier on its summit has shaved 5 metres...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 26, 2016 | Course
LANDSCAPES NORWAY AND SWEDEN 6th days: Today’s stage highlights the differences between the landscapes of Norway and Sweden. In just a few dozen kilometres, the countryside becomes less rugged, the houses change colour and the vegetation becomes denser. We follow...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 25, 2016 | Course
herds of reindeer trotting 7th day: Driving through two nature reserves and a national park We keep our eyes peeled for herds of reindeer trotting across the open moorland or, more alarmingly, standing in the middle of the road as we come round a corner! We are...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 24, 2016 | Course
home to the Sami 8th day: We continue heading north to Lapland, home to the Sami (as the people of Lapland should be known). Our campsite lies on a small peninsula that juts into the crystal-clear waters of a beautiful lake. Inger, the manager is a charming Sami who...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 23, 2016 | Course
the Lofoten Islands Day 9: Another transit stage takes us back to Norway and one of northern Europe’s most spectacular gems, the Lofoten Islands, which we reach by ferry. The vessel’s prow is an ideal vantage point from which to admire – and photograph – the...
