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Discover Jotunheimen: Red Route Partially guided (8 days)
Our 8-day Red Route in Jotunheimen National Park is intended for hikers in good physical shape, who are used to walking in the mountains. On the hardest stage, to the glacier Uranostind, you go with a guide. This is an extended variant of the green route and is adapted to those who are able to climb more and who want a more challenging trip with the reward of wonderful nature experiences.
Highlights
- Iconic Besseggen ridge
- Guided glacier/summit hike to Uranostinden
- Svartdalen – a lush paradise between high mountains
- Cultural history, and local food at historic accommodations
Included
- Bus transport from / to Oslo
- Luggage transport
- Accommodation incl. Towels and linen
- Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Detailed tour description
- Local guide Uranostind
- Map
Season and Price
June – August – daily departures
First arrival day: 28.06.23
Last arrival day: 20.08.23
Price
Doubbelroom: NOK 16 995
Singelroom: NOK 18 595
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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Transportation
The journey includes all transport to / from Oslo, and between accommodations.
Luggage transport
All luggage transport between all accommodations is included in the price, and includes:
From Bygdin Høifieldshotell to Gjendebu DNT
From Gjendebu DNT to Gjendesheim DNT
From Gjendesheim DNT to Fondsbu DNT
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)
- Day: 1 – Bygdin Høifieldshotell
- Day: 2 – Bygdin Høifieldshotell
- Day: 3 – Gjendebu DNT
- Day: 4 – Gjendebu DNT
- Day: 5 – Gjendesheim DNT
- Day: 6 – Fondsbu DNT
- Day: 7 – Fondsbu DNT
Packing list
You will receive a packing list after ordering.
Trails
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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