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 just 12 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+ 

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.

ITINERARY for 2024

July 20/ 21^st arrival Oslo*

22^nd 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 1600, we take in Synshorn summit, a short out and back route. Dinner will be taken together at 1900.

23^rd 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.

24^th 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.

25^th 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?

26^th 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.

27^th July Day 6 – Bus back to central Oslo.

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

PRICE  £1775.00*

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.

ONLY 12 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2024.

BOOK NOW HERE FOR 2024 ONLY 4 PLACES REMAINING

WANT TO JOIN US?

REGISTER INTEREST HERE FOR 2025 Registering interest guarantees priority for entry on a first come, first served basis. Once 12 places are allocated, no additional places will be offered.

Download HERE a PDF information document