Torfinnstindtraversen

Torfinnstraversen is one of the more extreme climbs we offer and consists of three peaks, Østre Tofinnstind (2120m), Mitre Torfinnstind (2112m) and Vestre Torfinnstind (2095m).

Høydepunkt

• Besseggen – Norges mest populære fjelltur
• Historisk guiding gjennom Jotunheimen

Inkludert

• Busstransport fra/til Oslo
• Bagasjetransport
• Overnatting inkl. håndklær og sengetøy
• Fokost, lunsjpakke og middag
• Detaljert turbeskrivelse
• Guide inkludert

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Juni – september

Climb Torfinnstraversen

Torfinnstindtraversen is one of the classics in Jotunheimen. It takes you across the mountain Torfinnstindane’s three peaks, all of which are over 2000 meters high. The journey across Eastern Tofinnstind (2120 meters), Middle Torfinnstind (2112 meters) and Western Torfinnstind (2095 meters), is demanding one. It takes you through four rappels (going downhill using ropes), and has several areas that require light – to somewhat tougher climbing (UIAA grade 1-2). Torfinnstindtraversen is therefore well suited for thrill seekers and sporty mountaineers, who like to take on a challenge.

The route offers spectacular panoramic views of Jotunheimen, which themselves as well worth the trip. In addition, you are guaranteed a sense of mastery unlike any other when having travelled across these three majestic giants. I mean – how many can say that they have in fact climbed three 2000-meter peaks in one single day?!

Torfinnstindane is located in the southern part of Jotunheimen, by the shores of lake Bygdin, in the municipality of Vang. You can access the area by catching the M/B Bitihorn ferry from Bygdin (the place), and hopping off at Torfinnsbu. From Torfinnsbu, the climb almost immediately starts up towards the first peak, Eastern Torfinnstind. From here you continue on over to Middle Torfinnstind, and then over to Western Torfinnstind, before you descend down and return to Torfinnsbu.

The duration of the trip across Torfinnstindstraversen may vary quite a bit, but it will likely take from 9 to 12 hours to complete.

Who can climb Torfinnstraversen?

The trip is challenging both physically and technically, and the right equipment and knowledge are essential. The trip can therefore only be completed accompanied by an experienced, certified guide, with the necessary equipment and experience.

Even with a guide, the trip places strict demands on the climber, both in terms of physical fitness and knowledge. Climbing three 2000-meter peaks in one day requires both endurance, good physical shape in general, and experience of traveling in the mountains. As the trip offers rappelling, you must have experience with securing ropes and using prussic knots, so as not to slow down the tour. If you do not have experience with this in advance, you can book a climbing course the day before.

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