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Discover Jotunheimen:
Red Route
8 days, partially guided
On this hike, for the experienced trekker, you will get a little bit of everything in Jotunheimen National Park. Hikes through beautiful valleys, hiking the famous Besseggen Ridge, and climbing the iconic Uranostind by crossing a glacier. And in between you can enjoy and rest at different historical accommodations, being served dinner every night based on local food. You need to be in good shape with day stretches of up to 17 kilometers and over 1000 accent meters several days in a row. Be aware that the terrain in Jotunheimen is probably rockier than what you may be used to.
Highlights
- Hiking in Jotunheimen National Park
- Iconic Besseggen ridge
- Guided glacier/summit hike to Uranostinden
- Bout cruises
- Delicious local food at historic accommodations
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- Boat cruise x 3
- Luggage transport
- Accommodation, incl. bed linens and towls x 7
- Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner x 7
- Local guide Uranostind
- Detailed tour description
- Map
Season and Price 2025
June – August
– daily departures
First arrival day: 27.06.2025
Last arrival day: 24.08.2025
(Departure in September on request)
Price:
Per person in doubelroom:
NOK 20.500
Single room supplement:
NOK 4.500
Map
Here you can see the route you are hiking!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
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Add-on
Go to Bergen instead of Oslo
NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will skip the last cruise to Bygdin and take the bus from your last accommodation.
Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours)
NOK 1.525
When ending your trip to Bergen, you can travel the last bit by cruise boat from Fåm 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 go to Bergen after your trip with the bus or the boat, we are more then happy to book accommodation for you here also.
Important details
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 sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail runners, 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.
Accomodation
At Bygdin you will get a private bathroom with a toilet and shower. In the Dnt cabins, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are in the hall.
Bygdin Høyfjellshotell:
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 sure to be the highlight of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and comes to taste great.
Gjendebu DNT-cabin:1
At 990 m.a.s.l. at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu totally remote except for access by hiking or boat. The DNT accommodation consists of several cabins and a main house with a beautiful dining room, with good local food – This is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871.
Gjendesheim DNT-cabin
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.
Filefjellstuene:
Filefjellstuene will give you the norwegian, traditional cabin-feeling. Breakfast is served as a buffet, where you also can pack your lunch for the day. Dinner is served in the mainbuliding.
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 a physical map and gpx files from us on arrival and a detailed tour description for orientation.
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 by using public transport.
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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