Jotunheimen Classic

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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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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Day 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.

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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.