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Discover Jotunheimen:
Red Route Â
8 days, partially guided
On this trip, for experienced trekker, you get a little bit of everything in Jotunheimen National Park. Hikes through beautiful valleys, the famous Besseggen Ridge, and climbing the iconic Uranostind by crossing a glacier with a guide. In between demanding hikes, you can enjoy and rest at historical accommodations, being served delicious dinner every night based on local food. You need to be in good shape to enjoy the day stretches of up to 17 kilometers and over 1000 accent meters. The terrain in Jotunheimen might be rockier than what you are used to, so do not hesitate asking us for advices while telling us about your previous trekking experiences.
Highlights
- Hikes in the heart of Jotunheimen
- The iconic peak of Uranostinden
- Besseggen ridge
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- 3x Boat cruises
- Luggage transport
- 7x Accommodation incl. bedlinen and towels
- 7x Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Guided hike to Uranostind
- JVB App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents
- Organizational support and backup from our team
- CO2 compensation
Season and Price 2026
June – August
Daily departuresÂ
First arrival day: 24.06.2026
Last arrival day: 25.08.2026
Price:
Per person in double room:
NOK 23.000
Single room supplement:
NOK 4.700*
*not included in Gjendebu
Map
Here you can see the route you are hiking!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!
Add-on
Single room supplement at Gjendebu DNT-Lodge
NOK 2.000
In high season, it is almost impossible getting a single room in Gjendebu and usually single travellers need to share room with other travellers when staying there. This is a common thing to do at DNT accommodations. We can still give it a try, if you are not comfortable with the idea of sharing a room.Â
Travel to Bergen instead of Oslo
NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will take the bus in the opposite direction from Tyinkrysset.
Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours)
NOK 1.495
When ending your trip to Bergen, you can travel the last bit by boat from FlÃ¥m to Bergen. This is a perfect way to also experience Norway’s beautiful and deep fjords.
Extra night in Oslo or Bergen
Price on request
If you are interested in seeing the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also add the extra night in Oslo at the end of the trip.
If you travel to Bergen after your trip, we are more then happy to book accommodation for you here also.
Important details
To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountains, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy mountain hiking boots that provide ankle support, sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail running shoes, everyday shoes or sneakers. We also recommend bringing hiking poles in this type of terrain.
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.
Accommodation
At Bygdin and Filefjellstuene you will get a private bathroom with toilet and shower. At the DNT-lodges, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are in the hall.
Bygdin Høifieldshotell:
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Even though many rooms were renovated you will get a historical atmosphere. The food is for sure one of the highlights of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and is delicious.
Gjendebu DNT-Lodge:
At 990 m.a.s.l. at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. Totally remote and only accessible by foot or boat. The DNT accommodation consists of several cabins and a main house with a beautiful dining room serving good local food. This is the oldest DNT-cabin, built in 1871.
Single room: single rooms are difficult to get and are not included in the price; you may need to share the room with another hiker.
Gjendesheim DNT-Lodge:
Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878. The hut is run by DNT and is in the heart of the Norwegian mountains, with Besseggen ridge as a neighbor.
Filefjellstuene:
Here you will get a cozy cabin feeling. Food is served in the main building close by. Once a traditional mountain farm, now a modern mountain lodge with comfortable rooms in small buildings or cabins with en-suite bathrooms, and a great restaurant in the main lodge.
Meals
All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast, there will be a buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring for the day. At arrival, you will receive from us a food wrap you can use to pack your lunch. It is possible to fill a thermos. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Route
Our selected daily hikes are well-marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky, and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles.
You will receive an access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.
Difficulty
Hard
Kilometer: up to 20 kilometers
Ascent: up to 1500 ascent meter
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there will also be features and exposed terrain.
On these trips, we spend a lot of time in demanding terrain, and there are long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 6-8 hours. These trips can also involve crossing glaciers and rappelling, this requires that the person participating in the trip has some previous experience and is in good physical shape.
Please ask us if you are not sure about your level.
Equipment list
When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
Transport
Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses take you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms.
Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along our express bus routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.
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