HOME OF THE GIANTS – Joutunheimen, Norway – July 21 to 26 2025

The view down lake Gjende from Besseggen ridge.

A multi-day adventure through the magical and amazing playground that is Jotunheimen. Unlike a race, this journey is a finely balanced exclusive trip for upto 10 participants. A challenge at a more relaxed pace, taking in an amazing route whilst moving light in a semi self-sufficient mode.

Are you up for an adventure in an incredible part of the world? 

If the answer is yes, Home Of The Giants is for you! 

Spread over 5-days, our journey starts from Bygdin Fjellhotel with an overnight stay, the following morning we depart via the iconic M/B Bitihorn boat covering the length of Bitihorn lake to our start point at Eidsbugarden. A magical journey, on foot, covering 100km and 4774m+ 

M/B Bitihorn departing for the start at Eidsbugarden.

You will encounter snow, water crossings, airy and exposed sections, plenty of climbing and descending and full days on the trail. Each day will conclude at a DNT cabin where you will have a bed, shower facilities, 3-course dinner and breakfast included.

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Jotunheimen vista looking down lake Bitihorn

ITINERARY for 2025

July 19/20th arrival Oslo*

21st July Day 1  – We depart from Oslo at 0830 and arrive at Bygdin midday. A break is taken for lunch, relaxation and hotel check-in. At 1500, we take in Synshorn summit and a 12km loop. Dinner will be taken together at 1900.

22nd July Day 2 – Will start with a boat trip to our start point at the far end of lake Bygdin via M/B Bitihorn which has operated since 1912. Our journey starts  with 26km to Skogadalsbøen DNT cabin.

Gjendebu cabin, our overnight stop on day 4 ©iancorless

23rd July Day 3 – Depart for Leirvassbu covering 20km. On arrival we will take a break and then follow with an (optional) 8km out and back, to the challenging mountain called Kyrkja, ‘The Church.’ On return, showers, relaxation and dinner.

Kyrkja ‘The Church’

24th July Day 4 – A less intense day of 25km’s to Gjendebu, an earlier finish is anticipated, maybe followed by a swim in the lake?

25th July Day 5 – Split into two sections, Gjendebu to Memurubu is section one which has some challenging terrain, fixed chains and an open technical descent to Memurubu cabin. At Memurubu we take a break and follow with section 2 which includes the iconic Besseggen ridge before the day concludes at the Gjendesheim DNT cabin on the lake for a last night dinner and sleep.

26th July Day 6 – Bus back to central Oslo.

Overnight stay in Oslo and onward travel will be arranged by you.*

Kyrkja, ‘The Church.’

PRICE  £1825.00*

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Return transfers to Bygdin from Oslo.

Bygdin Fjellhotel.

Boat trip on lake Bitihorn.

4 nights DNT Cabins.

Breakfast and dinner each day.

Guided Route.

*Flights to/ from Oslo and overnights stays in Oslo not included.

The view from the summit of Kyrkja looking down on Leirvassbu.

ONLY 10 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2025.

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Our third night is here. Pure magic!