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 area, but you can avoid most of these by choosing alternatives 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.

Everyone is welcome to join this hiking adventure, regardless of experience. 

To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountainous areas, 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, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses in case of sunny weather. It is not recommended to wear trail runners, everyday shoes, or sneakers. 

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

Extra night in Oslo

If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also ad it on the end of the trip.

We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only will hike with a day bag.

Travel green by using public transport. There is only one departure planned. If this doesn’t fit your travel plans, please ask us for advice since we would like to do our best to organize a stress-free experience for you.

All accommodations are mountain lodges, partly from the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) or private run. You will have a bedroom with a private bathroom. Dinner will be served on set hours and the breakfast served as a buffet, where you will do your packed lunch for the day.
You will stay in the following accommodations:

Leirvassbu:
Leirvassbu stands out for its stunning location in the heart of Jotunheimen National Park, at 1405 m.a.s.l. surrounded by towering mountains, glaciers, and crystal-clear lakes which represents a real Mecca for mountain lovers and those in search of natural environments. Established first in 1873 from Emanuel Mohn – one of the founders of DNT- as a private mountain lodge, the building has been overtaken by the DNT in 2023 and it offers a cozy and comfortable retreat for hikers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent food and accommodations. Its peculiar position – among 4 valleys and over 50 peaks over 2000 m.a.s.l. – makes Leirvassbu a hub for guided tours and outdoor activities, such as glacier walks and summit hikes, making it a perfect base for exploring the wilderness of Norway. We suggest a visit to Kyrkja, mountain of a peculiar name (in local language “church”) and equal peculiar looks; you will not be deceived!

Spiterstulen:
Former shepherd farm in the Visdalen valley, it’s the biggest private cabin lodge in the Jotunheim area. It was extended for guests in 1836, since the Visdalen path passed by the location and in 1881 a proper tourist statin was built, with several renovations.
It has a strategic position, following one of the oldest roads between Gudbrandsdalen and Valdres, and between the two highest mountains of Norway – Galdhøppig on the west side and Glittertind on the east side. Hikers of all over the world are attracted here to challenge themselves with altitudes over 2000 m.a.s.l. or with daily tours 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. In winter, it’s a destination for skiers. The lodge provides comfortable accommodations and meals, serving as a base camp for adventurers.

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.