Across Jotunheimen
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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
Bus Oslo to Gjendesheim
Gjendesheim - Memurubu
Memurubu - Glitterheim
Glitterheim
Glitterheim - Spiterstulen
Spiterstulen - Leirvassbu
Leirvassbu - Gjendebu
Gjendebu - Gjendesheim, return to Oslo
Countries visited
Places visited
- Gjendesheim
- Memurubu
- Glitterheim
- Spiterstulen
- Leirvassbu
- Gjendebu
Transportation
Travel on foot through the magnificent Norwegian mountains. Bus from Oslo return.
Included In Price
Transport from/to Oslo by public bus, accommodation, two tour leaders, all meals (breakfast, sandwich/thermos, normally three-courses dinner) except of: First 2000 day only dinner and last day only breakfast, sandwich/thermos.
Meals Included
This tour includes 20 meals; 7 breakfasts 6 lunches 7 dinners
Not Included In Price
International flights, travel insurance, gratitudes and items of a personal nature.
Important Information
In order to participate on tours with the Norwegian Trekking Association you need a membership. If you or someone in your group are not allready members, this can be done easily by contacting us. Membership is NOK 530 for individual membership, and is not included in the trip price. Reduced rates for family membership is available.
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.
| Start | End | Shared accom | |
| 23 Jun 2013 | 30 Jun 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 27 Jun 2013 | 4 Jul 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 14 Jul 2013 | 21 Jul 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 21 Jul 2013 | 28 Jul 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 28 Jul 2013 | 4 Aug 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 4 Aug 2013 | 11 Aug 2013 | AU$ 1490 | |
| 11 Aug 2013 | 18 Aug 2013 | AU$ 1490 |
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 09.30 with Valdresekspressen to the lodge Gjendesheim, arrival 14.20.
Accommodation
Gjendesheim lodgeGjendesheim 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 Included
1 x DinnersDay 2: Gjendesheim - Memurubu
Hike from Gjendesheim (984 m), crossing Veslfjellet (1722 m) and across the famous Besseggen ridge. Scree and some steep parts. Down to the lodge Memurubu (984 m). Duration: 6 hrs
Accommodation
Memurubu lodgeMemurubu 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 Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 3: Memurubu - Glitterheim
Steep climb up from Memurubu, along the west side of the lake Russvatn (1175 m), through the pass "Hestlægerskaret" to the lodge Glitterheim (1374 m), where we stay for two nights. Duration: 7 hrs
Accommodation
Glitterheim lodgeGlitterheim 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 Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 4: Glitterheim
Extra night at Glitterheim. Climb Norway's second highest peak, Glittertind (2464 m) if the weather conditions are ok. Elevation of +1100, -1100.
Accommodation
Glitterheim lodgeMeals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 5: Glitterheim - Spiterstulen
Hike across Skautflya (1550 m) and down to the lodge Spiterstulen (1104 m). Duration: 5 hrs. Spiterstulen has indoor pool and sauna.
Accommodation
Spiterstulen lodgeSpiterstulen is a staffed lodge with 150 beds available, most 1af5 of them in rooms with 2 or 3 beds, hot and cold water and showers/lavatories in the corridor.
Meals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 6: Spiterstulen - Leirvassbu
Hike up the valley, Visdalen, through Kyrkjeglupen (1460 m) and on to the lodge Leirvassbu (1401 m). Duration: 5 hrs.
Accommodation
Leirvassbu lodgeLeirvassbu 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 Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 7: Leirvassbu - Gjendebu
Hike across Høgvaglen (1445 m). Down the valley Storådalen to the lodge Gjendebu (984 m), which is situated by the beautiful lake, Gjende. Duration: 6 hrs
Accommodation
Gjendebu lodgeGjendebu is staffed with 120 beds and is beautifully situated by the west end of the lake Gjende.
Meals Included
1 x Breakfasts1 x Lunches1 x DinnersDay 8: Gjendebu - Gjendesheim, return to Oslo
Hike steep up Bukkelægeret, crossing the peak Sjugurdtinden (1450 m) and down to the lodge Memurubu (984 m). Some steep parts. Duration: 5 hrs.
Boat to Gjendesheim. Departure by bus from Gjendesheim 17.25, to Oslo Bus Terminal, arrival 22.10.