All in one - this hike shows you some of Norway’s most typical scenery. It is the great variations in Breheimen which fascinate many hikers. Explore winter on its peaks and glaciers, spring on the slopes and summer in the valleys. This week offers plenty of adventures, like a bike ride along the Lustrafjord, glacier guiding and hikes in spectacular mountain terrain.
- Hike from cabin to cabin for 7 days
- Day tours out of Nørdstedalseter and Sota Sæter
- Bike ride from the mountains to the Lustrafjord
- Glacier walk crossing Fortundalsbreen
- Accommodation in staffed lodges and one self-service cabin
PROGRAM
Day1
Arrival Krossbu
Meeting point by the plattform at the busterminal Oslo 20 minutes before departure. Look for the platform on the monitor. Departure by Nordfjordekpressen 09.30 (arr. Oslo Airport Gardermoen 10.15) to Lom, continuing by local bus 16.30 to Krossbu, arrival 17.25.
Day2
Krossbu - Nørdstedalseter
Extra bus from Krossbu to Bøvertun at 09.00. Steep up from Bøvertun (937 m), crossing Tverrbyttfjellet (about 1500 m) and down to the cabin Nørdstedalseter (937 m). 6 hrs.
Day3
Nørdstedalseter
A spectacular bikeride from Nørdstedalseter down the valley of Fortun. Through the small village Skjolden and continuing along the magnificent Lustrafjord to Ornes. The oldest stave church of Norway is situated here. Crossing the fjord by ferry to Solvorn, by extra bus to Nørdstedalseter. Arrival about 19.00. Distance by bike: About 55 km.
Day4
Nørdstedalseter - Sota Sæter
Down the valley, Nørdstedalen, up to the edge of the glacier (1457 m), glacier guiding over Fortundalsbreen. Down to the lodge Sota Sæter (733 m). 7 hrs.
Day5
Sota Sæter
Day trip out of Sota Sæter to the beautiful valley, Mysubyttdalen, 4-6 hrs. Possible by bike (not included).
Day6
Sota Sæter (new program*)
Climbing the spectacular peak, Tverrådalskyrkja (2088 m).
Day7
Sota, return Oslo (new program*)
By bus at 10.00 to Bismo, change to Nordfjordekspressen, arrival Oslo Bus Terminal 18.15 (Oslo Airport Gardermoen 17.30).
* Change of route, because Sprondalshytta is partly destroyed because of a winter hurricane.
About the terrain
Breheimen means home of the glacier and most of the terrain is shaped by glaciers thousands of years ago. But the nature in Breheimen National Park is also very versatile. It ranges from green valleys and naked mountain tops to streaming rivers and glaciers. The area is recommended for shure-footed and strong hikers, because of long distances between the cabins and hilly terrain. Boulders and scree make the access difficult at the high mountain passes/peaks.
Price
Kr. 6.185,- from Krossbu/to Sogndal
Kr. 7.190,- from/to Oslo
Additional non-member price NOK 950,-. Sign up for DNT-membership.
The package includes: Accommodation, tour leader, equipment and guide for the glacier walk, bikerental, all meals (breakfast, sandwich/thermos, normally three-courses dinner) except of: First day only dinner and last day only breakfast, sandwich/thermos.
Miscellaneous
The duration given in the program is estimated walking time without breaks. = self-service cabin
Map
Turkart Jotunheimen Vest and Breheimen 1:50 000. Get maps online by contacting our Tour Information Centre, see information below.
Equipment
See our: Summer hiking gear list
On the bike ride it will be useful with a torch light/head lamp for the tunnels. Glacier equipment and bike rental are included in the price.
General information
When participating on this tour, you agree to that you have read and accepted our conditions and terms: General information
Tour Information Centre If you have any questions about the tour, maps or equipment please contact our tourinformation. Tlf. +47 22 82 28 22, opening hours: 08.30 - 16.00 Monday to Friday, or e-mail to: turinfo@dntoslo.no
All in one - this hike shows you some of Norway’s most typical scenery. It is the great variations in Breheimen which fascinate many hikers. Explore winter on its peaks and glaciers, spring on the slopes and summer in the valleys. This week offers plenty of adventures, like a bike ride along the Lustrafjord, glacier guiding and hikes in spectacular mountain terrain.
= self-service cabin
