A round tour in the west of the Jotunheimen mountains is a skiing trip you will never forget.
Published: October 27, 2023
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Booking
You can book a place on our trips through our online booking(only norwegian). Book here
Maximum number of participants on this tour: 12 ppl.
Welcome letters are sent to participants 1-2 weeks before the start of the tour, with information such as the name and contact information of the main tour leader.
Date:
24 - 29. march.
Price:
NOK 8.800,- from/to Tyin
Non-membership supplement: NOK 1.500,-
About the trip
The route takes us to various beautiful lodges, between high mountain peaks, through deep valleys and along beautiful gorges, along a choice of branch-marked trails that give the safest passage, with experienced tour leaders who know this is one tour you’ll never forget.
The staffed lodges offer food and warmth, and Olavsbu, the self-service cabin in the heart of Jotunheimen, gives us the freedom to spend the first evening doing as we please.
Those who are fit, know their mountain-skiing kit, and are used to carrying a rucksack on long mountain trips, are welcome to sign up.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy a few days skiing, safe in the knowledge you will be well looked after at all times.
Itinerary
Day 1 Meet at Tyin – snow vehicle to Fondsbu lodge 1,061 m.a.s.l.
We meet at Tyin at 15:00. From Tyin we take a snow vehicle all the way to Fondsbu lodge (departing at 15.15), about 21 km.
Day 2 Fondsbu to Gjendebu
The tour starts with a ski trip north to Gjendebu. The route goes from Bygdin, up Høystakka, and across to Lake Gjende. Gjendebu is located at the northern end of the lake.
Day 3 Gjendebu to Olavsbu
After breakfast and preparing lunch and hot drinks, the group continues further into the mountains. The destination is the self-service cabin Olavsbu. The route follows the marked trail via Mjølkedalsvatnet and crosses the highest point of the day at approx. 1,520 m.
Dinner is prepared individually at the cabin.
Day 4 Olavsbu to Skogadalsbøen
Breakfast is taken from the cabin’s provisions. The route descends several hundred meters to Skogadalsbøen, another cabin located remotely in the mountains. The stage offers views toward the Hurrungane mountain range. The hosts at Skogadalsbøen will welcome the group.
Day 5 Skogadalsbøen to Fondsbu
An early start is necessary due to the long stage. The route goes up Uradalen to Uradalsbandet (approx. 1,420 m), with views of Uranostind (2,157 m) to the north. The descent continues via Uradalsvatnet and through varied terrain back to Fondsbu.
Dinner is served at Fondsbu in the evening.
Day 6 Fondsbu - Tyin, about 21 km/6 hours
After breakfast we set off to Tyin. Those wanting transportation from Tyin must book it directly (transport is not included in the package). If conditions are good we’ll ski over the frozen lake, or otherwise follow the snow vehicle tracks. Skiing around or over Tyin lake is quite demanding but it certainly is beautiful. It's like being on a wide open plain and you quickly feel how exposed you are to the wind.
We say our goodbyes at Tyin at about 16:00.
Tour itineraries are subject to change!
The tour leaders decide whether a tour can go ahead as scheduled, after consulting lodge managers and participants and taking into account the conditions and weather forecast.
All time estimates are based on an average speed of about 3 km an hour. Please note that breaks, weather and conditions etc. are not taken into account in the estimated duration of the tour.
How to get to/from the meeting point
Participants must make their own way to the tour’s meeting point. The tour leader, administration and lodge managers cannot, for various reasons, arrange lifts in private cars. It is important that you ensure you have a means of transport before signing up for the tour.
By public transport from Oslo:
Bus from Oslo busterminal toTyin See timetables at entur.no
DNT is not responsible for changes/errors in timetables. Participants are responsible for checking whether timetables are correct before signing up for a tour.
Driving from Oslo:
By car from Oslo-Fagernes to Tyin.
Maps and timetable information:
Walking map Jotunheimen Vest1:50 000. Check ut.no for up-to-date map and timetable information. Maps can be purchased from the DNT Tour Information Centre or on the Online Shop
Grading of guided tours: demanding
The mountains are beautiful but unpredictable in winter. Even the easiest of skiing trips can become very demanding in bad weather and difficult conditions. Having the right and proper equipment will often make these trips the most memorable, inspiring good camaraderie and stories to be told. In the mountains, you will go off-piste and need to be prepared to tread your own trails. Pack your rucksack in a proper and smart manner.
