Norway's mountains and wilderness are among the most spectacular in the world. The Norwegian Mountain Touring Association, Storgata 3, N-0101 Oslo (tel. 22-82-28-22; www.dntoa.no), maintains affiliations with all the hiking associations of Norway and provides maps and advice. The association offers guided hikes that last from 5 to 8 days. They cost from 3,250NOK to 3,750NOK ($501-$578/£267-£308), including meals and lodging. Local associations mark the routes and operate a network of cabins for hikers to share.
Blue Marble Travel, 222A Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 (tel. 800/258-8689 or 215/923-3788; www.bluemarble.org), features reasonably priced biking and hiking trips in Norway. European Walking Tours, 1401 Regency Dr. E., Savoy, IL 61874 (tel. 800/231-8448 or 217/398-0058; www.walkingtours.com), sponsors walking tours for the mature traveler in Norway. The operator, Jacqueline Tofté, is a native of the Swiss Alps and has charted routes across meadows, through remote valleys, and over mountain passes or alongside serene lakes. The tours include searches for wildflowers, birds, and mountain animals, with lessons in local architecture, traditions, and history thrown in as well.
