Bergen, Oslo, Norwegian fjords and highlands

This day is dedicated to discovering Bergen, a vibrant city where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously. We'll explore the fish market (Fisketorget), famous for its fresh seafood and renowned shrimp sandwiches. Then, we'll head to the Hanseatic quarter of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its colorful wooden houses that seem straight out of a Nordic fairytale. Culture enthusiasts can also explore the numerous museums that trace the city's maritime and cultural history.

Those who wish can also go and admire a stave church, a jewel of traditional Norwegian architecture, a testament to the ancestral know-how of the south of the country.

For the more adventurous, our guide will suggest a hike in the hills above Bergen, to Mount Fløyen or Mount Ulriken. For the latter, the cable car (payable locally) provides a quick ascent to the summit. Up there, a breathtaking panorama unfolds, encompassing the city, the surrounding mountains, and the North Sea.

A rich and contrasting day, between culture, nature and living history.

Departure by boat from Bergen to travel up the Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Europe. The crossing is splendid: narrow fjords with vertiginous walls, small colorful villages nestled on the water's edge, and nature that reveals itself with every kilometer.

Upon arrival in Flåm, we board the famous Flåm Railway, the train with the steepest gradient in the world. Throughout the journey, our eyes are drawn to the dozens of spectacular waterfalls that dot the Aurland Valley.

To conclude this rail journey in style, we then boarded the Bergen Express for a final trip of approximately 45 minutes. This train took us to Finse, a small village perched at an altitude of 1,222 meters. A complete change of atmosphere: nothing like the bustle of Bergen the day before. Here, there are no roads; people only come on foot, by bicycle, or by train.

We will spend the night in a comfortable mountain refuge, a unique experience that will immerse us in the heart of Norwegian culture and allow us to better understand the strong bond that unites the inhabitants with their wild nature.

After a restful night at the refuge, we set off to explore landscapes of raw beauty, sculpted by water and ice. Sparkling lakes, crystal-clear streams, and wild valleys create a magnificent tapestry that gives the day a truly remote, end-of-the-world feel.

Depending on the group's level, our guide will suggest several routes starting from the refuge, each offering stunning views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier (1863 m), one of the largest in Norway.

Anecdote: In Norway, the right of access to nature is enshrined in law. Residents can therefore hike freely, camp almost anywhere, and enjoy the resources offered by the mountains by picking mushrooms and wild berries.

At the end of the day, return to the refuge for a second night in the heart of nature, in an authentic and soothing atmosphere.

This morning, we're taking the Bergen Railway again, a spectacular journey that will take us to the capital, Oslo. The landscape changes once more: shimmering lakes, deep forests, and villages with colorful houses pass before our eyes. Traveling by train not only allows you to admire the beauty of Norway in peace and quiet, but also to experience the daily life of Norwegians, who are great fans of this mode of transport, and to enjoy the journey in a slower, more contemplative way.

We arrive in Oslo in the mid-afternoon, check into the hotel and then have free time to explore the city at our own pace.

For those who wish, the day can be spent exploring Oslo at their leisure, a capital city spread across numerous islands in the Oslofjord. Cultural treasures such as the Munch Museum, the Norwegian Folk Culture Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum, not to mention the famous Vigeland Park, offer a rich panorama of Norwegian history and art.

For those who prefer nature, our guide suggests a hike in Oslomarka, literally the "Oslo forest." This vast natural area, accessible by public transport, surrounds the city and offers a harmonious blend of boreal forests, meadows, peat bogs, rocks, and lakes. A perfect way to end your stay in style, combining nature and culture.

Last wake-up call on the Norwegian coast… We take advantage of a few more hours to savor the unique atmosphere of Oslo, before the transfer to the airport.

This is the end of this trip, but certainly not the end of the story: we leave with landscapes etched in our memories, unforgettable encounters and intense sensations experienced in the heart of raw and majestic nature.

And if you feel like it… come back in winter. When hiking boots give way to snowshoes, when snow covers the landscapes and the Northern Lights set the sky ablaze, Norway reveals a whole other kind of magic.

Return flight to France.