Galdhøppiggen – via Svellnos-glacier
Embark on a mesmerizing glacier and hiking tour to Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøpiggen, via the thrilling “Eventyrisen” route from Svenlosbreen. The Svelnosglacier, aptly named the “Fairytale-ice,” offers a remarkable opportunity to explore towering crevasses, wander into caves, and marvel at the enchanting shades of blue ice. This full-day expedition is tailored for well-trained hikers, as it involves a challenging ascent of 1500 meters and spans approximately 10 hours. Rest assured, our experienced guides will ensure your safety while providing an engaging and captivating journey. Prepare to be immersed in a truly unforgettable adventure amidst the wonders of nature.
Highlights
Norway’s highest peak
- Glacier hike
Included
Guide
Glacier equipment
Season & price 2023
01st June – September
Every day on request
Per person: NOK 1 795,- (min 2)
Private group: NOK 7 250,-
Min. 2, max. 8 participants per guide
No child reduction available
Description
This tour is a combined glacier and hiking tour to Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøpiggen.
On the way to Galdhøpiggen, you will cross the glacier Svellnosbreen. This glacier, as well called “Fairytale Ice” is known for the spectacular and interesting crevasses and sculptures from ice, that make this glacier hike an experience itself.
This combination gives us as well the chance, should the weather be too bad for a summit visit, to stay here and explore the glacier even more.
Our guides are certified and well-experienced and will guide you safely over the glacier and to the summit. They will bring the necessary glacier equipment.
The group can contain up to 8 participants. If you like to have a private guide, please contact us.
You need to bring good outdoor clothes, sturdy shoes with stiff soles and support around the ankle, and something to eat and drink.
Below you can find more information about the schedule, equipment, meals, and meeting point.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!
Program
We meet at Spiterstulen Mountain Hotel at 08am.
Please contact us if you like to book the night at Spiterstulen.
Be aware that the road to Spiterstulen is a toll road and you need to pay a fee with NOK 150,- (2023 price).
The guide will meet you at the reception. You will get the necessary glacier equipment (harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe) you need to carry with you besides your food, liquids, and extra warm and waterproof clothes.
You will first climb up to the glacier Svellnosbreen, which is surrounded by impressions steep walls of the Galdhøpiggen massif. The approach will be approximately 2.5 hours, and by the front of the glacier, you will put on the glacier equipment. From here you cross through the glacier and explore it before heading towards the summit. The last 450 ascent meters are again on rocky terrain before we reach the summit.
At the summit, we will meet many other hikers who did the hike from the standard route, Our route is far less used and we will often be alone on our way up and down.
Our way down will be on a different route and we will not cross the glacier again.
Important details
Eat&drink: Please bring enough food with you for the day and water/tea.
Equipment/Glacier equipment: Glacier equipment: The guide will give you a harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet for the glacier crossing that you need to carry yourself. The guide will bring a rope and other necessary glacier equipment.
Equipment: Bring warm and waterproof outdoor clothes. Weather can change fast and even when you start in sunny and warm conditions, it can get very cold during the day, when the weather change. Bring sturdy shoes with you – sneakers are NOT good enough. We will send you a complete equipment list after booking.
Arrival - Meeting point
At Spiterstulen, 8am
Be aware that the road from Lom is a toll road and you need to pay a fee per car with NOK 150,- (2023 price).
Arrival by bus:
You can take the bus from Lom to Spiterstulen – Juvasshytta from medio June until medio August.
Departure from Lom: 7:45 am, arrival Spiterstulen: 08.40 am
Back from Juvasshytta at 04:105pm, arrival Lom at 5:10pm (this departure is too early since you are not back before 7 pm. When coming by bus, you need to stay a night afterward at Spiterstulen).
Check www.entur.no for bus schedules.
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Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!
Departures from Oslo
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)
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.
Departures from Gjendesheim
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
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 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.
Accomodation
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.
Trails and weather
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.
Equipment list
We will send you equipment-list when ordering.
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