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Discover Jotunheimen: Black Route
Partial guided (8 days)
Join one of the more demanding hikes in Jotunheimen that suits the experienced mountain hikers in physically good shape. You will climb two peaks with a guide, Torfinnstind and Uranostind, otherwise you are self-guided on a trip through Jotunheimen’s most spectacular sights, where you experience Svartdalen, Bukkelægret and last but not least Besseggen.
Highlights
- Iconic Besseggen
- Guided glacier/summit hike to Uranostinden
- Mountain lodges with good atmosphere and lovely local meals.
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- Luggage transport
- Accommodation incl. bedlinen/towels
- Breakfast, dinner and packed lunch
- Detailed tour description
- Map
- Guide hike to Uranostinden and Torfinsstinden
Season & Price 2024
June – August
Daily departures
First arrival day: 27.06.2023
Last arrival day: 13.08.2023
(Ask for later arrivals)
Price:
Doubbelroom: NOK 23.250
Singelroom supplement: NOK 4.000
A tour package for the toughest
Our 8-day Black Route in Jotunheimen National Park has been specially put together for experienced mountain hikers, in very good physical shape, who want to push themselves! On the hardest stages, trip to the Uranostind glacier and summit trip to Østre-Torfinnstind, you go with a guide, but previous experience is still required.
Go Østre-Torfinnstind (2119 m), a steep and unique trip that takes you straight up to the top of one of the highest mountains in the area. Walk through Svartdalen, a lush paradise between high mountains. The rather tough trip combined with dramatic mountains towering over you on all sides can give the feeling of being in an old folk tale. On days with clear visibility, high (many snow-covered) peaks in the area come into view, including Knutsholstiden, which used to be considered the highest mountain in Norway. The trip from Gjendebu to Fondsbu through Veslådalen is a popular trip that connects two traditional DNT cabins, namely Gjendebu and Fondsbu.
Take a boat to Memurubu to cross Bukkelægret to Gjendebu; when you walk from Memurubu up along the ridge to Sjugurdtinden you will get an absolutely fantastic view; to the east you have Lake Gjendevatnet, to the north-west you see Memurudalen, to the west you have the mountain home and to the south, high mountain peaks. This is truly one of the best views in the area! On this trip, you will get both mountains, green nature and a bit of climbing.
On the last day, you go to the glacier, Uranstind (2157 m). On this demanding trip, you’ll cross crevasses, and you’ll also do some light climbing and scrambling.
Map
This is the route you are going!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
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Transportation
The trip includes all transport to/from Oslo, and between accommodation.
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage (1x luggage per person) from cabin to cabin, so that you can hike just with a light day bag .
Meals
All accommodations focus on local food. At the breakfast table you will make yourself the lunch package. On request you can get as well warm tea with you on the hike. The dinner is a two to three course dinner.
Accomodation
Standard at the accommodations is slightly different. At Bygdin you will have private bathroom. At Fondsbu DNT shared bathroom (as it is tradition at all cabins run by DNT (the Norwegian Trekking Association)
Trails and orientation
Our selected daily hikes are marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams.
For orientation, you will receive a physical map from us and a detailed tour description. On request as well gpx files for all trails.
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