Practical information
Access
Car: Exit the RV70 and head towards Grødalen/Hafsåsen
Bus: Kristiansund-Oppdal
Parking
There are several parking options here:
Jenstad (parking fee): Starting point for trips on waymarked trails in and around Åmotan. It is also possible to drive further along the toll road to the parking lots at Linndalen and Middagshjellen.
Hallen: The starting point for trips into Grøvudalen valley, including Grøvudalshytta cabin and Inner Gammelsetra Farm. It is also possible to park at Røymoen, a short distance before Hallen.
Vangshaugen: This place offers year-round parking and has a toll road during the winter. During the summer season, visitors can drive all the way in to the Norwegian Trekking Association’s Vangshaugen cabin. There are also parking spaces 150 meters from the cabin that are cleared of snow during the winter months. From here, there are many trip opportunities, with a large trail network in the summer and groomed ski trails in the winter.
Sunndalsporten: Shops, tourist information, toilet. More information
Dining and accommodation
Åmotan
At Åmotan, seven rivers and streams meet in a dramatic fan-shaped river system surrounded by steep cliffs, moraine ridges, and river terraces. Three of these rivers form spectacular waterfalls within the Åmotan gorge.
Botanically, the area is considered one of the richest in Norway, and active farming is still carried out on the mountain farms surrounding the river canyon. Åmotan can be experienced up close via marked hiking trails.
Gjøra–Vangshaugen
Vangshaugen Mountain Lodge in Grødalen was originally built as a hunting lodge by the English businessman and amateur naturalist Ethelbert Lort-Phillips (1857–1943). In 1934, the lodge was purchased by the Kristiansund and Nordmøre Trekking Association, and since then it has served as a gathering place for hikers exploring the majestic Sunndal mountains. From the parking area at Vangshaugen, there are many hiking opportunities, with an extensive trail network in summer and groomed cross-country ski trails during winter. Please note that parking fees apply from 1 November to 30 April.
Gjøra – Grøvudalen and Inner Gammelsetra
Follow the trail through the species-rich mountain pasture valley of Grøvudalen along the River Grøvu and experience traditional summer farming culture. At Inner Gammelsetra, younger generations continue centuries-old mountain farm traditions. The summer farm is open to visitors and offers simple refreshments throughout the summer season. The starting point for hikes into Grøvudalen, including routes to Inner Gammelsetra and Grøvudalen Mountain Lodge, is the parking area at Hallen. The hike is approximately 7 km each way. Read more at Inner Gammelsetra
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Åmotan fossefall | Fv314 100, 6613 Gjøra, Norge | |
Jenstad, parkering | Jenstadvegen 217, 6613 Gjora, Norge | |
Hallen, parkering | Røymoen 75, 6613 Gjora, Norge | |
Vangshaugen, parkering | Sunndal, Norge | |
GJøra camping | Gjøra Camping, Fjellgardsvegen 35, 6613 Gjora, Norge |