03-13/09/2025
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5-8 persons
JOTUNHEIMEN TREK
From
€2500
Hiking Trips
NORWAY
Crossing
From
€2500
PRESENTATION
Hiking Trips
NORWAY
Crossing
NORWAY
Crossing
03-13/09/2025
} 11 days
5-8 persons
NORWAY-Norway
THIS CROSSING IS NOT JUST A HIKE, BUT A JOURNEY INTO A WILD AND IMPOSING NATURAL LANDSCAPE, AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF SCANDINAVIA'S HIGHEST PEAKS.
In the heart of Norway, Jotunheimen National Park, the "Home of the Giants" with more than 150 peaks over 2000m high, invites hiking enthusiasts on a unique eight-day adventure. This crossing is not just a hike, but a journey into a wild and imposing natural landscape, against the backdrop of Scandinavia's highest peaks.
For eight days, you will be immersed in a landscape of unparalleled beauty, traversing a network of trails that connect impressive mountain peaks, crystal-clear fjords, and frozen lakes. The experience is made even more special by staying in fully equipped mountain huts or self-service shelters, offering comfort and relaxation after each day of hiking.
The route is suitable for people in good physical condition and with previous experience in mountain hiking. Each day will reveal new sights: imposing waterfalls, frozen lakes reflecting the sky, alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers, and the opportunity to observe the area's wildlife, including reindeer.
Staying in the mountain huts offers a unique sense of community and warmth. After a full day of hiking, you can enjoy a hot meal and share stories with other hikers, rejuvenating the mind and body.
This eight-day hiking traverse in Jotunheimen National Park is an experience that combines the challenge of hiking with the comfort of staying in organized shelters. It is an opportunity to disconnect from everyday life, reconnect with nature, and create memories that will stay with you forever. Get ready to experience the ultimate adventure in the heart of Norwegian nature!
In the heart of Norway, Jotunheimen National Park, the "Home of the Giants" with more than 150 peaks over 2000m high, invites hiking enthusiasts on a unique eight-day adventure. This crossing is not just a hike, but a journey into a wild and imposing natural landscape, against the backdrop of Scandinavia's highest peaks.
For eight days, you will be immersed in a landscape of unparalleled beauty, traversing a network of trails that connect impressive mountain peaks, crystal-clear fjords, and frozen lakes. The experience is made even more special by staying in fully equipped mountain huts or self-service shelters, offering comfort and relaxation after each day of hiking.
The route is suitable for people in good physical condition and with previous experience in mountain hiking. Each day will reveal new sights: imposing waterfalls, frozen lakes reflecting the sky, alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers, and the opportunity to observe the area's wildlife, including reindeer.
Staying in the mountain huts offers a unique sense of community and warmth. After a full day of hiking, you can enjoy a hot meal and share stories with other hikers, rejuvenating the mind and body.
This eight-day hiking traverse in Jotunheimen National Park is an experience that combines the challenge of hiking with the comfort of staying in organized shelters. It is an opportunity to disconnect from everyday life, reconnect with nature, and create memories that will stay with you forever. Get ready to experience the ultimate adventure in the heart of Norwegian nature!
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
5
Wednesday 03 September
Day 1
- Flights to Oslo
- Bus to Gjendesheim (~5h)
- Overnight at Gjendesheim Mountain hut
5
Thursday 04 September 5
Friday 05 September 5
Saturday 06 September 5
Sunday 07 September 5
Monday 08 September 5
Tuesday 09 September 5
Wednesday 10 September 5
Thursday 11 September 5
Friday 12 September 5
Saturday 13 September cost: 2500€
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INCLUDED:
• Mountain guidance by Dimitris Despiniadis (see https://globetrekker.gr/el/about/)
> Fully equipped group first aid kit based on the latest international standards (curated by our Mountain Leader, who is also a Wilderness First Responder)
> Garmin In Reach Messenger for Safety & Communication:
– Two-way reliable messaging via satellite
– Ability to share accurate location at any time
> Emergency group shelter suitable for immediate use during unfavourable weather conditions
• Accommodation
> 9 nights in mountain lodges/mountain cabins
> 1 night in a hotel in Oslo
• Meals
Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner at full-service mountain huts (where available)
• Transfers
> Transfers by bus to and from Gjendeheim
> Ferry from Gjendebu to Gjendesheim
> Fully equipped group first aid kit based on the latest international standards (curated by our Mountain Leader, who is also a Wilderness First Responder)
> Garmin In Reach Messenger for Safety & Communication:
– Two-way reliable messaging via satellite
– Ability to share accurate location at any time
> Emergency group shelter suitable for immediate use during unfavourable weather conditions
• Accommodation
> 9 nights in mountain lodges/mountain cabins
> 1 night in a hotel in Oslo
• Meals
Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner at full-service mountain huts (where available)
• Transfers
> Transfers by bus to and from Gjendeheim
> Ferry from Gjendebu to Gjendesheim
NOT INCLUDED:
• Air fares
• Travel insurance
Please note, this does not include trip cancellation or mountain rescue coverage
• Meals (other than those mentioned above)
• Alcoholic drinks & other beverages
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
Please note, this does not include trip cancellation or mountain rescue coverage
• Meals (other than those mentioned above)
• Alcoholic drinks & other beverages
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned in the itinerary
USEFUL INFO
USEFUL INFO
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Equipment List
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Please see below for a list of recommended equipment.
40lt hiking backpack (no larger)
Hiking poles (***)
Sleeping bag liner (for use in the mountain huts) (***)
Hiking shoes/boots
Crocs/sandals./flip flops
3-4 pairs of socks (synthetic/wool/NOT cotton)
Gaiters
Synthetic/merino underwear (NOT cotton)
Waterproof trousers
2 pairs softshell hiking trousers
Swimming costume/trunks
Light towel
2-3 light short- or long-sleeve tops (NOT cotton)
Light technical fleece top
Reliable waterproof jacket (hood with hard brim)
Down/synthetic jacket
Thermal underwear (top & bottom)
Bivvy-bag
2 pairs gloves (liner & warm-waterpoof)
Hat and sunglasses
Beanie & buff
Folding cup (plenty of good-quality water en route)
Water bottle/pouch & thermos
High-SPF sunscreen, lip balm and antiseptic (small bottles)
Personal hygiene items
Tissues, baby wipes & ziploc bags
Head torch & extra batteries
Power bank
Light waterproof clothing bag (12-20 lt)
Personal medication
Locations
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Suggested flights
3
SUGGESTED FLIGHTS
3/9/2025: ATHENS - OSLO 7:50 – 10:45 (AEGEAN)
13/9/2025: OSLO - ATHENS 15:00 – 19:50 (NORWEGIAN)
GOOD TO KNOW :)
COUNTRY
Norway
v
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Norwegian
CURRENCY USED
NOK
GOOD TO KNOW :)
COUNTRY
Norway
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
v
Norwegian
CURRENCY USED
NOK
PARTICIPATION TERMS
PARTICIPATION TERMS
Conditions for participation
Participants
The minimum number of participants is 5 people.
If this number has not been filled 30 days before departure, then the trip will be cancelled and the money paid by the participants will be returned, without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. Participants will be informed according to the contact information they have entered in the registration form.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any time.
The participant assumes full responsibility to judge whether they can participate in the trip without burdening their health, as well as to ensure that they will not endanger their health and safety, or those of other participants. The participant acknowledges and accepts that the weather in the Arctic Circle is changeable and unpredictable; for this reason the organizers are not responsible for cancelling any excursions or changing plans for this reason. Also in the event that the participant is put at risk of either injury, loss of a limb, or life itself, the organizer's liability is limited to proper preparation and correct decision-making/choice/change of plan, and to providing instructions to ensure the physical integrity and mental and spiritual health of the participants as much as possible.
The participant is responsible and accountable for the honest declaration of their state of health, acknowledges and accepts that the organizer is not responsible for pre-existing injuries or health problems, as well as for any burden that their state of health may suffer from participation in the trip. In the event that the participant cannot cope with the planned trip/ excursions/ activities due to a false or insufficient declaration of their health status or unavailability (due to their own fault) of the equipment required, the organizers may remove the participant from the trip/ excursion/ activity, with the sole obligation of ensuring safety and calling official rescue assistance, if and when needed.
The cost of the rescue is borne exclusively by the participant. In the event that the said participant puts the whole group or another member at risk, due to false or insufficient declaration of health status or problems, they shall bear the sole liability for any financial claim or any legal judgement.
The minimum number of participants is 5 people.
If this number has not been filled 30 days before departure, then the trip will be cancelled and the money paid by the participants will be returned, without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. Participants will be informed according to the contact information they have entered in the registration form.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any time.
The participant assumes full responsibility to judge whether they can participate in the trip without burdening their health, as well as to ensure that they will not endanger their health and safety, or those of other participants. The participant acknowledges and accepts that the weather in the Arctic Circle is changeable and unpredictable; for this reason the organizers are not responsible for cancelling any excursions or changing plans for this reason. Also in the event that the participant is put at risk of either injury, loss of a limb, or life itself, the organizer's liability is limited to proper preparation and correct decision-making/choice/change of plan, and to providing instructions to ensure the physical integrity and mental and spiritual health of the participants as much as possible.
The participant is responsible and accountable for the honest declaration of their state of health, acknowledges and accepts that the organizer is not responsible for pre-existing injuries or health problems, as well as for any burden that their state of health may suffer from participation in the trip. In the event that the participant cannot cope with the planned trip/ excursions/ activities due to a false or insufficient declaration of their health status or unavailability (due to their own fault) of the equipment required, the organizers may remove the participant from the trip/ excursion/ activity, with the sole obligation of ensuring safety and calling official rescue assistance, if and when needed.
The cost of the rescue is borne exclusively by the participant. In the event that the said participant puts the whole group or another member at risk, due to false or insufficient declaration of health status or problems, they shall bear the sole liability for any financial claim or any legal judgement.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation by the participant
The following shall apply should you cancel your trip prior to departure. If the cancellation occurs during the trip, then you are not entitled to a refund. Any cancellation is effective from the moment we receive it in writing or by email.
Cancellation terms:
1. Up to 30 days before departure: If the minimum number of participants (5) is not affected by cancellation, the entire amount will be refunded. In any other case, the amount is refunded only if a replacement is found.
2. For all other cases: the entire amount is withheld.
The following shall apply should you cancel your trip prior to departure. If the cancellation occurs during the trip, then you are not entitled to a refund. Any cancellation is effective from the moment we receive it in writing or by email.
Cancellation terms:
1. Up to 30 days before departure: If the minimum number of participants (5) is not affected by cancellation, the entire amount will be refunded. In any other case, the amount is refunded only if a replacement is found.
2. For all other cases: the entire amount is withheld.
GOOD TO KNOW :)
COUNTRY
Norway
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
v
Norwegian
CURRENCY USED
NOK
cost: 2500€
BOOK NOW
$
INCLUDED:
• Mountain guidance by Dimitris Despiniadis (see https://globetrekker.gr/el/about/)
> Fully equipped group first aid kit based on the latest international standards (curated by our Mountain Leader, who is also a Wilderness First Responder)
> Garmin In Reach Messenger for Safety & Communication:
– Two-way reliable messaging via satellite
– Ability to share accurate location at any time
> Emergency group shelter suitable for immediate use during unfavourable weather conditions
• Accommodation
> 9 nights in mountain lodges/mountain cabins
> 1 night in a hotel in Oslo
• Meals
Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner at full-service mountain huts (where available)
• Transfers
> Transfers by bus to and from Gjendeheim
> Ferry from Gjendebu to Gjendesheim
> Fully equipped group first aid kit based on the latest international standards (curated by our Mountain Leader, who is also a Wilderness First Responder)
> Garmin In Reach Messenger for Safety & Communication:
– Two-way reliable messaging via satellite
– Ability to share accurate location at any time
> Emergency group shelter suitable for immediate use during unfavourable weather conditions
• Accommodation
> 9 nights in mountain lodges/mountain cabins
> 1 night in a hotel in Oslo
• Meals
Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner at full-service mountain huts (where available)
• Transfers
> Transfers by bus to and from Gjendeheim
> Ferry from Gjendebu to Gjendesheim
NOT INCLUDED:
• Air fares
• Travel insurance
Please note, this does not include trip cancellation or mountain rescue coverage
• Meals (other than those mentioned above)
• Alcoholic drinks & other beverages
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
Please note, this does not include trip cancellation or mountain rescue coverage
• Meals (other than those mentioned above)
• Alcoholic drinks & other beverages
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned in the itinerary
