Norway - Fjell to Fjord

Overview

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West coast hiking in Norway

Introduction

Norway is a country of great contrasts. In late summer the mountains are just as dramatic as in winter and the weather can change from warm clear days to sharp frosts with snow on the higher peaks. The temperatures vary from +15C to around 0C. Where east meets west - this trip to the Skarvheimen mountain range has it all!

We hike with lightweight backpacks from 'fjell to fjord' over the wilderness high ground from Finse on the northern edge of the Hardangervidda - a settlement only accessible by rail - along Aurlandsdalen Valley (one of Norway's most famous hiking trails, with magnificent views over the deeply cut lush river valley with impressive waterfalls), before dropping down to the Sognefjord on the west coast.

The trip concludes with some of the 'classic' Norway fjord and mountain views of the west coast scenery around Flam.

Join us in Norway's Skarvheimen mountain range

• An action-packed week-long trek through the heart of the region
• Stay in a superb huts, with excellent traditional food and facilities
• Option to add on additional sightseeing tours

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Experience Required

The trek is suitable for fit walkers who are able to carry a light pack (max 10Kg) for up to 6 - 7 hours a day on consecutive days. Some of the trails are very rocky, so you need to be confident walking on this type of rough terrain.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sun 28 Jul – Sun 4 Aug 2024	UK	Oslo	Available Book now »
Expedition Leader: Helen Turton	£2,695	£2,295

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Group size: 8 people maximum.

For comparison, this trek starts from £328 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Norway on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to Oslo (unless Land Only).
• UK airport taxes.
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation at Oslo Gardermoen airport on departure on a twin-sharing, bed and breakfast basis (unless Land Only).
• Accommodation as described in the PDF itinerary.
• All meals included from light meal snack at Kongsberg cabin on the first evening to breakfast on the final day (excluding the final evening meal out in Flam)
• All train and bus journeys after arrival at Kongsberg (where the trip begins), back to Oslo airport on 3 Aug 2024. (We will remove the cost of the bus back to Oslo airport if participants wish to complete their journey to Bergen instead, or want to take the Flam railway return route)
• All costs for Jagged Globe leader.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Train ticket from the airport to Kongsberg start point (approx 388NOK).
• Lunch and evening meals in Oslo (if required).
• Food and drink on the final evening meal in Flam.
• Sheet sleeping bag or sheets
• Visa fees (if applicable).
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor-made option

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your trekking experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Typical Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Oslo 1.5 hr train journey to Kongsberg (cost not included - see exclusions), where you will meet your guide. We walk for approximately 50 minutes up the hillside to the ski centre above the town to our own sole-use traditional log cabin - we will be staying here overnight and we all help with food preparations/making food.
Day 2:	After breakfast, we walk back into the centre of Kongsberg to take the morning bus to Geilo, and then the train to Finse - at a height of 1,222m, the fully staffed cabin creates a great base to 'acclimatise' to our fjell (mountain) environment. The hytte is operated by DNT (Den Norske Turistforeningen) - a network of huts mostly located in the mountainous areas of Norway, and renowned places for meeting likeminded outdoor people. This is an opportunity to find out more about the DNT hut system and general tips on planning your own hiking adventures in the Norwegian mountains. Optional afternoon walk towards the Hardangerjokull (icecap).
Day 3:	We begin our hike north from Finse over the highest ground at Sankt Pal (1600m) before heading across varied and mountainous terrain, often covered in snow patches to DNT Geiterygghytte. Look out for mountain fox and reindeer often spotted in this area. (5 - 6 hours. 16km, 400m).
Day 4:	Today we take a more leisurely pace to cover the 3 hours 10.4km (270m ascent) over the tops of the fjell from Geiterygghytta to the private hytte - Steinbergdalshytta in Aurlandsdalen, where we spend the night. A classic hytte that has it's own museum of artefacts, showing the valley as it used to be pre-hydro electric power changes. (Accommodation in 4-6 bed bunk rooms full board).
Day 5:	DNT Aurlandsdalenhytte is our destination for tonight - it's a longer day as we wind our way along high narrow mountain tracks above the dramatic and impressive Aurlandsdalen below us (5 hours. 10km).
Day 6:	Today the wild and beautiful Aurlands valley descends to Vassbygdi over some rocky sections of track. When we arrive in Vassbygdi, we will have completed our 57km hike from fjell to fjord. We take the bus for the final road section of the route to the famous village of Flam, to our accommodation at the head of the Sognefjord (7 hours, 19km). Time to celebrate our achievement.
Day 7:	Before we leave the area this morning, we have time for a short walk to the overlook point above the village of Flam and the Sognefjord, and get a great sense of the steep and deeply incised fjords on the west coast of Norway. At 12 noon, we start our journey back on the bus, arriving back at the airport around 1900. Overnight hotel.
Day 8:	Fly home

PLEASE NOTE:The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. While we will make every effort to adhere to it, changes may be forced for reasons beyond our control. When travelling to remote locations such as this, a flexible approach from all members is much appreciated.

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