1-Day Hiking Besseggen in Jotunheimen, Norway

Come with hiking guide Orjan on an incredible journey to the vast expanse of Norway and take on the Besseggen ridge in the Jotunheimen on a fascinating day hike program to one of the most epic peaks in Scandinavia.

Private

Scandinavian Mountains

1 Day

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Occasional

Beginner

Highlights

Enjoy a guided tour of a remote region and learn about its fascinating culture
Participate in a hike along the Jotunheimen and the compelling terrain of Norway
Take in the classic Scandinavian beauty of northern Europe in one fulfilling day

Description

Take your hiking talents to the north and find your way to Besseggen and the immaculate Jotunheimen! Breath in the pure air of Scandinavia from the remarkable mountain ridge on a day tour that takes you to one of the most visually stunning regions of the country!

The small strip of land holding back the waters of Bessvatnet from flowing into Gjende is truly a sight to behold. At times it is a matter of feet that stands between the two bodies of water. It’s not just the panoramic aesthetics that are of the highest caliber. The evocative wilderness extending beyond this rare natural masterpiece make Besseggen and the all-encompassing Jotunheimen an unforgettable experience.

This day hike in delivers you to an oft-photographed ridge, the Besseggen, where you will witness the miracle of a tiny sliver of rock containing the higher mountain water reservoir of Bessvatnet. Below, the waters of Gjende sit exposed, flowing further into the distance and establishing its own place on the stunning horizon.

The trek to the ridge is relatively simple, lasting roughly six to seven hours. The conditions are generally favorable with some moments of scrambling, so anyone with a passion for nature and a will to conquer this exciting hike is more than welcome to join.

Bad weather can add an extra layer of difficulty. We will plan accordingly for the most favorable conditions so you can have the best trip possible.

This area is my home, which means I take great pride in sharing it with others. My program will give you a safe and fun experience in an isolated area that rewards adventurers with life-changing vistas. My regional expertise is a valuable asset that will enhance your program exponentially, so you won’t regret this memorable Norwegian experience.

Book this day hike NOW and see the Jotunheimen from Besseggen Ridge and the captivating waterways of Norway!

Details

Meeting point

Contact me upon booking to establish a meeting point.

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About the guide

Orjan

Hiking Guide

With Gjende and Jotunheimen right here in my backyard, it's hard not to spend every waking hour outdoors.

Ever since I was a child, I have been drawn to the natural world. Years later, I still find myself standing in awe of the mountains of my native Norway. Regardless of the season, I work and play outside in the beautiful landscapes that surround me.

While I enjoy many outdoor sports and activities, I must say the mountain biking terrain here in Vågå is hard to beat.

I look forward to exploring my backyard with you on your next adventure!

Languages

Norwegian | Swedish | English

Residence

Vågå (Norway)

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Teodora Jugrin

5.00

Nov 19, 2021

I had a very good experience booking the hike through Explore-Share. Communication with the team was prompt and clear and the booking process was seamless. The trip itself was also just perfect. Uroš was a fantastic guide, highly skilled and talented. The hike felt safe at all times, even on more exposed routes, thanks to him. He was always up to date on the weather forecast and planned the days around it, checked the conditions on the route ahead of me, if needed, discussed and adapted the routes to my level and always made sure I was safe and comfortable. I highly recommend him, as well as Explore-Share.

5.00

Oct 25, 2021

Explore Share is a really usefull website that has a great overview of reviewed guides for a (in our case) hiking/climbing trip. During the booking I got assigned an assistent for Explore Share that helped solve questions that I might have. Great customer service, and I will come back again.

Dan Laufer

5.00

Oct 17, 2021

Explore-share was easy to use and the staff and guide w ere very responsive. The trip descriptions were accurate and the pricing reasonable. I would definitely recommend the site for people looking to do guided hiking.

Mac

5.00

Oct 13, 2021

Excellent!! Great guide and service. I had a very good experience. Id do it again.

Amanda Gardner

4.00

Sep 14, 2021

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned a lot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!

Meret Schädler

5.00

Sep 14, 2021

The whole experience was great! The customer service of explore-share was really good. I always got an answer very quick. I would absolutely recommend to use explore-share if you are looking for a great guide in a foreign country. 5 stars!

john mcevoy

4.00

Sep 10, 2021

What a trip, fantastic guide who picked me up and dropped me off. Would use again.

Catherine Derroitte

5.00

Aug 25, 2021

It's the 2nd time we have been booking with Explore-Share. The booking was super easy and both Explore-Share and the guide were fast in their responses. We did rafting as a family with 3 kids for the first time in Slovenia. The guide (José) was super nice. He was doing everything he could to make everyone at ease with rafting (he gave clear explanations), have a great team spirit (we were joined by 2 other girls) and have a good time. We had lots of fun and the nature there is so beautiful. Thank you Explore-share and Soca splash for the great afternoon! I would recommend this activity to anyone without a doubt. My kids immediately told me they want to do rafting again soon !"

Aditya Kumar Jha

5.00

Aug 2, 2021

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Ibolya Kovacs

5.00

Jul 5, 2021

I am very pleased to have booked with this group. All of my mails have been answered in no-time, I felt really safe on the rock and the atmosfere of the whole group helped a lot not to mind about stressing. Will be back for more!