Norway - Land of the Giants

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A trek through the heart of Norway's wild and rocky Jotunheimen

Introduction

Norway is a country of great contrasts. In summertime, the mountains are just as dramatic as in winter, and the weather can change from hot summer days to sharp frosts and snow on the higher peaks, with temperatures varying from +25C to around 0C.

Join us trekking through the wild and rocky landscape of Norway's highest mountains, as we traverse the Jotunheimen National Park from north east to south west. This is the perfect week for those of you who love to be out enjoying nature, want to learn more about navigation in this kind of environment, and are keen to learn more about the Norwegian hytte system (and enjoy the excellent food that they provide).

Join us in Norway's Jotunheimen mountains

• An action-packed week-long trek through the heart of the region.
• Stay in a superb huts, with excellent traditional food and facilities.

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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. Some of the trails are very rocky, so you need to be confident walking on this type of 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	Meeting in		Availability
2027 dates to be announced — Please register your interest

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth 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 arrival on a twin-sharing, bed and breakfast basis.
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation at Oslo Gardermoen airport on departure on a twin-sharing, bed and breakfast basis (unless Land Only).
• 1 nights' accommodation accommodation at Spiterstulen Fjellstue (mountain lodge), shared 2-3 bed bunk rooms.
• 4 nights' accommodation in traditional hyytes - see trip PDF for full details.
• Train journey from Oslo Airport to Otta.
• Bus journey from Otta to Lom and Lom to Spiterstulen.
• Bus from Hjelle to Ovre Ardal, coach from Ovre Ardal to Sandvika and train from Sandvika to Oslo Airport.
• All meals from evening meal on arrival at Spiterstulen Fjellstue to breakfast on Day 7.
• All costs for Jagged Globe leader.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Hotel night in Oslo if required at the end of the trip for those joining on a 'Land Only' basis.
• Lunch and evening meals in Oslo and Otta.
• Visa fees (if applicable).
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. 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 London to Oslo Overnight hotel at airport - twin sharing/double rooms.
Day 2:	Train journey to Otta and bus to Spiterstulen Fjellstue Overnight at Spiterstulen Fjellstue (mountain lodge), set deep in the glaciated valley below Galdhopiggen, Norway's highest peak.
Day 3:	Walk to Leirvassbu Follow the valley between the 'giant mountains' of Norway with several stream crossings to arrive at Leirvassbu. We will see the majestic 'Church Steeple' mountain summit of Kyrkja (15km, 6.5hrs)
Day 4:	Walk to Olavsbu At the start of the day look out for wild reindeer en route to our high point at Hogvaglen (1,518m). There can be snow patches all year round on today's route to Olavsbu(11km, 6 hrs).
Day 5:	Walk to Skogadalsboen We traverse mountain lakes and snow patches that lead down into the wooded valley of Skogadala. The turf-roofed traditional cabins of Skogadalsboen will be a welcome sight (17km, 7-8hrs)!
Day 6:	Walk to Vettigard Descend the wild and beautiful steep-sided valley of Utledalen to Vettismorki. Vettismorki is a mountain hamlet of summer turfed roof farm buildings and unique thick pinewood forest. At this point we take a slight detour to the overlook point of Vettisfossen - the highest freefall waterfall in northern Europe. Our home for the night is the private hytte of Vettigard (16km, 7hrs).
Day 7:	Finish trek, bus to Oslo Walk out to the road access at Hjelle, for onward bus travel back to Oslo Gardermoen airport. Those joining on a 'land only' basis can arrange a flight home today after 1900hrs.
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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Team Member Reviews

• “I have had the pleasure of good company, expert leadership, breath-taking scenery and views, and experience a sense of overwhelming and emotional accomplishment. JM.” Norway - Land of the Giants 10 to 16 Aug '15
• “Thoroughly enjoyed the unspoilt natural beauty of Norway. TM.” Norway - Land of the Giants 10 to 16 Aug '15
• “Great experience - awesome scenery, great guide and group, topped off with fantastic weather on the Galdhopiggen summit day. FC” Norway - Land of the Giants 10 to 16 Aug '15