Medium
Distance: up to 15 kilometers each day
Ascent: up to 1000 ascent meter each day
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there may also be sections with exposed terrain.

On these trips, there is mountainous terrain, and there can be long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 5-7 hours. It can be rocky and with demanding surfaces, which require participants to be in normal to good physical shape. On some of the tours, there may be exposed areas, but you can avoid most of these by choosing alternative paths.

Galdhøpiggen: The hike to Galdhøpiggen includes a glacier crossing. On this part a guide will help you and you will hike attached to a rope. After crossing the glacier, you are self-guided again to hike to the summit.

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.

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.

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear. 

Private bathroom at Leirvassbu DNT-Lodge
Per pers. in double room, per stay: NOK 1.100
Per pers. in single room, per stay: NOK 1.340
The room included in the package has a shared bathroom. Leirvassbu has a few bedrooms with private bathroom on request. Let us know if you want us to ask for a bedroom with private bathroom.

Extra night in Oslo – Prices on request
If you are interested in seeing the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add a night in Oslo before or after your hiking trip.

We will send your luggage from lodge to lodge, so you only will hike with a small backpack.

Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Jotunheimen! The public buses take you from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers and farms.

There is only one departure per day to this area of Jotunheimen. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.

At Spiterstulen and Juvasshytta, you will get a private bathroom with toilet and shower. At Leirvassbu DNT-lodge, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and sanitary are in the hall. Leirvassbu has some few rooms with private bathroom on request. See add-ons prices for more information.

Leirvassbu DNT-Lodge:
Built in 1873 by one of the founders of the Norwegian Trekking Association, it is surrounded by more than 50 mountain peaks over 2000 m.a.s.l. and it’s a common stopping spot for hikers, skiers or mountain lovers who need a break from the daily routine.

Spiterstulen Mountain Lodge:
Former shepherd farm in the Visdalen valley, Spiterstulen the biggest lodge in the Jotunheim area. It has a strategic position, between the highest and the second-highest mountains of Norway – Galdhøpiggen and Glittertind – which makes it attractive to hikers wishing to challenge themselves with altitudes over 2000 m.a.s.l. or with day trips to the glaciers around the cabin.

Juvasshytta:
Juvasshytta, nestled in Jotunheimen, is a mountain lodge near Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøpiggen. Situated at 1,840 meters, it offers views of glaciers and peaks. It’s a hub for outdoor enthusiasts with hiking, mountaineering, and skiing. In summer, visitors hike and enjoy alpine landscapes. The lodge provides comfortable accommodations and meals, serving as a base camp for adventures on Norway’s roof.

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.

Monday-Wednesday

8.30 am – 1.05 pm 

Thursdays 

8.30 am – 1.05 pm 
3.05 pm – 7.05 pm 
5.00 pm – 9.05 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport) 

Friday 

8.30 am - 1.05 pm 
1.05 pm – 5.45 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport) 

Saturday 

8.30 am - 1.05 pm 
10.20 am – 1.35 pm 

Sunday 

10.20 am – 1.35 pm 
12.20 pm – 4.50 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)

We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.

Monday-Friday 

2.00 pm – 6.35 pm 

Saturday 

10.00 am – 2.45 pm 
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm 

Sunday 

10.00 am – 2.45 pm 
10.00 am -2.21 pm (Directly to Oslo Airport) 
4.00 pm – 8.20 pm 
5.35 pm – 10.00 pm

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 to lunch for the day. Use your beewax food wrap. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening. 

Gjendesheim Turisthytte DNT:  

Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878. The hut is run by DNT and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains, with Besseggen Ridge as a neighbor.  

Gjendebu Turisthytte DNT:  

At 990 masl at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local food – and is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871. 

Memurubu Turisthytte:  

Memurubu is a tourist hut at the end or start of the famous Besseggen hiking trail. Memurubu is originally an old mountain pasture dating back to 1872, but has had tourists for just as long. Cows are still grazing around the tourist hut, which lies at the mouth of the river Muru in the valley Memurudalen. 

The conditions in the autumn are wonderful, but it can also give some challenges. You need to be prepared to walk in the snow in case of snowfall. We have also described alternative routes for the steepest parts if the exposure or conditions makes it uncountable. In September, normal temperature is between 0-10 degrees.

All the paths are well-marked. The terrain varies from flat and easy to rocky and hilly. All the hikes as a short steep, exposed crux where you will have to use both legs and arms. Thou these sections can be avoided by walking an alternative route around.

We will send you equipment-list when ordering.