Vettismorki turf-roofed huts
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Stunning scenery in the Jotunheimen
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Team crossing a bridge in the Jotunheimen, Norway
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Norwegian lake and clouds
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Typical Norwegian scenery
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Day 6 of the trip
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Vettismorki turf-roofed huts
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Norway - Jotunheimen
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Our final night is spent at Vettismørki private hytte
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Norway
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Mountain hut in the Jotunheimen
© Helen Turton
Typical huts in Norway's Jotunheimen
© Helen Turton
Typical scenery in the Jotunheimen
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Enjoying the scenery in the Jotunheimen, Norway
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Leirvassbu hut on the Land of the Giants trip
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
Jotunheimen in August 2014
© Helen Turton, Oct 2026
About
Highlights
- An action-packed week-long trek through the heart of the region.
- Stay in a superb huts, with excellent traditional food and facilities.
- Treks led by Jagged Globe leader with many years’ experience leading trips in Norway and further afield.
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).
At a glance
- Group Size: 3 – 8 people
- Duration: 8 days
- Difficulty Level: 3
- Maximum altitude: N/A
Accommodation & Meals
- 5 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 5 Dinners
- 2 Hotel Nights
- 1 Mountain Lodge
- 4 Traditional hytes
Is this trip for you?
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.
Still unsure if this trip is for you? Contact our team.
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Dates & Prices
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Know Before you Go
Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) “Know Before You Go” campaign. We recommend that you read the FDCO Travel Advice for Norway on the FCDO Website.
With Flight Pricing
Our “With Flight” price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK, which we book on your behalf when you book your trek. The earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the “With Flight” price tends to be.
What is included in the Trip
- 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 is not included in the Trip
- 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
Itinerary
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, availability of porters and the health of team members can all contribute to changes. Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Day 1
Fly London to Oslo
Overnight hotel at airport – twin sharing/double rooms. Those joining on a ‘land only’ should arrive today.
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
Fly home
Essential Info
What is included in the Trip
- 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 is not included in the Trip
- 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
Equipment Hire Service
Certain items of specialist equipment are available for hire from us. All prices are inclusive of VAT (currently 20%)
- 4/5 season sleeping bag (Mountain Equipment and Rab): £75
- Down Jacket Mountain Equipment and Rab: £70
- Ice Axe (single): £20
- Crampons (pair): £20
- Helmet: £15
Our equipment stocks are limited so please reserve your equipment via your on-line account as soon as you know what you need. Payment for hired equipment needs to reach us at the same time as the final balance of your trip.
Please note that we also require a deposit of between £60 – £180, depending on which items you hire.
Jagged Globe Kit Bag
Participants in our expeditions and treks will receive a free kit bag. If you would prefer it, we can supply a lightweight Jagged Globe fleece instead.
Pre-Trip Weekend
Jagged Globe offers pre-trip weekends for all treks, based in Sheffield, UK. The pre-trip weekend provides team members with important information and skills that will enhance their experience of the trip. It is also a chance to meet other team members, should they be attending, as well as giving the opportunity to meet our office team and try on any hire equipment you may need. You can normally attend a pre-trip weekend even if you are not booked onto a trip. It’s a great way of getting more information about a trek that you’re interested in, or just to ‘check out’ Jagged Globe. Contact us about more information on our pre-trip weekends.
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