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8 days - Group Hike - Hike from cabin to cabin across Jotunheimen NP
This is one of our most traditional hikes and you will visit the heart of Jotunheimen National Park and experience one of Norway's highest summits Glittertind. The scenic walk across the Besseggen ridge, is also a part of the program. This will be a fantastic experience if you are in good physical shape! Accommodation in staffed lodges.
- Hike from cabin to cabin for 8 days
- Hike the famous ridge of Besseggen
- Local food in the charming lodge Glitterheim
- Climbing the second highest peak of Norway
- Day 1
- Bus Oslo to Gjendesheim
- Day 2
- Gjendesheim - Glitterheim
- Day 3
- Glitterheim
- Day 4
- Glitterheim - Spiterstulen
- Day 5
- Spiterstulen - Leirvassbu
- Day 6
- Leirvassbu - Gjendebu
- Day 7
- Gjendebu - Memurubu
- Day 8
- Memurubu - Gjendesheim, return to Oslo
- Start/End Place
- Oslo, Norway tours
- Country Visited
- Norway tours
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Group Size
- 6 - 12
- Type
- Active
- Suitability
- Strenuous
- Code
- DNT001
Details
Transportation
Travel on foot through the magnificent Norwegian mountains. Bus from Oslo return.
Included
Transport from/to Oslo by public bus, accommodation, two tour leaders, all meals (breakfast, sandwich/thermos, normally three-courses dinner) as per itinerary. Note! If you wish to vary your breakfast or packed lunch, we recommend to take with you fresh bread. Self-service cabins only have crisp bread.
Not Included
International flights, travel insurance, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Bus Oslo to Gjendesheim
Meet at Oslo Bus Terminal at the platform 20 minutes before departure. The platform number is shown on the monitors in the departure hall. Departure 10.25 with Valdresekspressen to the lodge Gjendesheim, arrival 15.05.
Gjendesheim is a staffed lodge with 170 bunks in one-, two- and four-bunk rooms. It has a drying room, showers and saunas. It also has dormitories in a separate building.
Meals
1 DinnerAccommodation
Gjendesheim lodgeDay 2 - Gjendesheim - Glitterheim
Hike from Gjendesheim (984 m.a.s.l.), up towards Gjendehalsen and further north to Russvatn (1175 m.a.s.l.), through the pass "Hestlægerskaret" to the lodge Glitterheim (1374 m.a.s.l.).
Glitterheim is a staffed lodge and has 137 bunks, in two-bunk and four-bunk rooms, a larger room and a dormitory. All bunks have duvets and pillows with covers. Please use your own hut sack. You can also put the duvet aside and sleep in your own sleeping bag. Hut sacks and bedclothes also are available for rent at the reception desk.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Glitterheim lodgeDay 3 - Glitterheim
Extra night at Glitterheim. Climb Norway's second highest peak, Glittertind (2464 m.a.s.l.) if the weather conditions are ok. Elevation of +1100, -1100.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Glitterheim lodgeDay 4 - Glitterheim - Spiterstulen
Hike across Skautflya (1550 m.a.s.l.) and down to the lodge Spiterstulen (1104 m.a.s.l.), 5 hrs. Spiterstulen has a indoor pool and sauna.
Spiterstulen is a staffed lodge with 150 beds available, most of them in rooms with 2 or 3 beds, hot and cold water and showers/lavatories in the corridor.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Spiterstulen lodgeDay 5 - Spiterstulen - Leirvassbu
Hike up the valley, Visdalen, through Kyrkjeglupen (1460 m) and on to the lodge Leirvassbu (1401 m). Duration: 5 hrs.
Leirvassbu is staffed and was built with ramblers and climbers in mind, the lodge should be large enough to accommodate up to 190 guests in a friendly atmosphere without seeming cramped.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Leirvassbu lodgeDay 6 - Leirvassbu - Gjendebu
Hike across Hagvaglen (1445 m). Down the valley Storadalen to the lodge Gjendebu (984 m), which is situated by the beautiful lake, Gjende. Duration: 6 hrs.
Gjendebu is staffed with 120 beds and is beautifully situated by the west end of the lake Gjende.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Gjendebu lodgeDay 7 - Gjendebu - Memurubu
Hike steep up Bukkelægeret, crossing the peak Sjugurdtinden (1450 ma.s.l.) and down to the lodge Memurubu (984 m.a.s.l.). Some steep parts.
Memurubu Turisthytte is an old mountain lodge with a lot of history written in the walls. It is staffed. After the extension was set up in 1993 it's now one of the most modern in Jotunheimen. We can offer almost anything you need for a successful stay up in the mountains. The new building contains nice rooms for families, with bathroom and wc, as well as great living areas, a dining room and a cafeteria. There are a total of 150 beds in rooms for 2 and 4 persons.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Memurubu LodgeDay 8 - Memurubu - Gjendesheim, return to Oslo
Hike steep up from Memurubu, across the famous Besseggen Ridge and over Veslfjellet (1743 m.a.sl.) to the lodge Gjendesheim. Scree and some steep parts.
Boat to Gjendesheim. Departure by bus from Gjendesheim 17.30, to Oslo Bus Terminal, arrival 22.10.
Meals
1 BreakfastPrice per person, early indicative price for 2021. Tours depart on several dates during mid summer. We can also offer shorter 5 day group tours and tours for different age groups through Jotunheimen.
31 Aug 2021
Important Information
In order to participate on tours with the Norwegian Trekking Association you need a membership. Membership is NOK 800 or individual membership, and is included in the trip price. Reduced rates for family membership is available. We can help arrange this for you.
Itinerary changes slightly each year.
Terrain
Most of the terrain in Jotunheimen is shaped by glaciers thousands of years ago. This means that most of the terrain consist of valleys where the elevation is between 800 - 1400 meters, steep hillsides and peaks where the elevation is 2000 - 2500 meters above sea level. The area is recommended for shure-footed and strong hikers, because of long distances between the cabins and hilly terrain. Boulders and scree make the access difficult at the high mountain passes/peaks.
Note: The duration given in the program is estimated walking time without breaks. There is a shorter version of this trek available if time is an issue.
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Packing List - Summer Trekking in Norway
Packing List - Summer Trekking in Norway
Proper equipment is essential for hiking in the mountains. The weather can be unstable and may change quickly, so it is important to bring warm clothes, raingear as well as shorts. Mountain boots are recommended, and they should be well broken in. Bedding, dishes and cutlery are available at all lodges. A sleeping sack and towel are necessary for all tours. Correct packing requires good planning. Your backpack should not weigh more than 8-10 kilos. We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway.
Clothing
wool, part wool or synthetic underwear
wool socks/stockings
wind jacket/anorak or all-weather jacket
mountain trousers
shirt or light sweater of wool or fleece
boots
rucksack
In pack or pockets
rain jacket (if your jacket isn't all-weather)
rain trousers (if your trousers isn't all-weather)
cap/hat
scarf/neckband
gloves/mittens
sweater/jacket, wool or fleece
wool, part wool or synthetic long underwear
shorts
T-shirt
sleeping bag/sleeping liner
first aid kit
indoor footwear
extra underwear (trousers, shirt, socks)
extra indoor trousers (optional)
toiletries
towel
toilet paper
suntan cream
sunglasses
insect repellent
map and compass
map case (with pencil and paper)
knife
headlamp/flashlight
boot waterproofing
lunch packet
thermos or water bottle
emergency rations
money
Total weight: 7 - 12 kg.
For tent camping you also need
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
cook set and fuel
food
cup
plate and cutlery
tent
you can leave out a thermos
Total weight can easily be 15 - 20 kg for tenting
Other useful gear
binoculars
camera
"Til fots i Norge" guidebook
transport schedules
glasses
medicines
tickets
GPS
book(s)
candle
firestarter paper
multi-purpose tool
sitting pad
In forests you can get along with less gear and need not have the quality needed for mountain tours. The same applies to sheltered areas along the coast.
Spring and autumn can have winter weather in the mountains, so extra warm clothing is essential.
Pack light and don't take too much!
Summer Trekking with the Norwegian Trekking Association
Competence
The hikes have different degrees of difficulty and duration. Some areas are wilder and more challenging than others, and it is important that you choose a tour suitable to your physical abilities. You should be able to hike in different types of terrain, from relatively flat and soft to more hilly and rocky, carrying a backpack (weighing 8-12 kg), even in bad weather. We highly recommend that you do a couple of test hikes with the backpack you are going to use on the hike before you leave home.
Climate/vegetation
Norway shares the same latitude as Alaska, Greenland and Siberia, but compared to these areas Norway has a pleasant climate. However the weather in the mountains is quite changeable, so it is important to be prepared for all kind of weather. The temperatures in the mountains can be from around 5-20°C in the summer. Exceptional is frost or more than 20°C. The Norwegian mountain terrain differs from green areas to places with less vegetation. The high mountain passes and peaks are often covered with rocks and the trails are therefore less comfortable than in other mountain areas in Europe. The great variations make the mountains in Norway so fascinating.
Tour leaders
All the tour leaders for the Norwegian Trekking Association are volunteers with extensive mountain experience, and have completed either the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) special course for summer tour leaders or similar training. The tour leaders are highly valued members of the DNT family.
Cabins/meals
The DNT-cabins are known for their cozy and intimate atmosphere and good comfort. Three meals are included each day: Breakfast-buffet, lunch pack with a filling of thermos flask and 3-courses dinner. The first meal is normally dinner at the first lodge. The last day breakfast and lunch pack only. Accommodation will be in rooms with four beds or more.
The lodges are open to everybody, so at busy times you need to be prepared to share rooms with people you do not know. If the cabins are very crowded, it may even be necessary to sleep on mattresses on the floor.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. Please ensure that you have this organised as we will need to see proof of this upon issuing your tour documentation. Please contact us for a quote or visit http://www.suresave.net.au/