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Long trips via Finsehytta

There is nothing better than walking with a light backpack and arriving at a good and warm bed after a long day of skiing. Finsehytta is a great starting point if you want to go cabin to cabin trips. Either south on Hardangervidda or north into Skarvheimen.

Published: December 16, 2024
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DNT's overview of limbing in the mountains.

The triangle on skis in Skarvheimen

This is perhaps the most popular cabin-to-cabin trip among our guests. This triangle takes you through a varied and beautiful terrain, with great views of both Hallingskarvet and Hardangerjøkulen. 

Tour facts

  • ROUTE: Finsehytta - Geiterygghytta - Hallingskeid - Finsehytta
  • NUMBER OF DAYS: 3 days
  • LEVEL: Medium Demanding
  • ACCESS: Train to Finse. Return: Train from Finse

Weekend ski trip north on Hardangervidda - Finse - Krækkja - Haugastøl/Ustaoset

Two great days of hiking on Hardangervidda. And, two cozy evenings at high mountain cabins. Train ride at each end. Maybe on top of it all, you'll be able to read a book on the train? Here is the recipe for a Kinderegg weekend, at least three wishes in one! Take the last leg to either Haugastøl or Ustaoset.

Tour facts

  • ROUTE: Finsehytta - Krekkja - Haugastøl/Ustaoset
  • NUMBER OF DAYS: 2 days
  • LEVEL: Demanding
  • ACCESS: Train to Finse. Return: Train from Haugastøl or Ustaoset

Round trip in one weekend from Finse to Geiterygghytta

The round trip from Finse to Geiterygghytta is a high mountain trip of classic calibre that you can manage in a small weekend.

Tour facts

  • ROUTE: Finsehytta - Geiterygghytta - Finsehytta
  • NUMBER OF DAYS: 2 days
  • LEVEL: Demanding
  • ACCESS: Train to Finse. Return: Train from Finse

3-day ski trip in Nansen's tracks over Vossaskavlen

In 1884, Nansen made his famous trip from Oslo to Bergen. He crossed Vossaskavlen in a violent storm, and had to seek shelter for the night under the summit. How about following his historical tracks, at least for a short distance?

Tour facts

  • ROUTE: Finsehytta - Hallingskeid - Kallevasshytta - Myrdal
  • NUMBER OF DAYS: 3 days
  • LEVEL: Demanding
  • ACCESS: Train to Finse. Return: Train from Myrdal

Hardangervidda west along the length - from Finse to Haukeliseter

This is a classic cabin for cabin trip that offers great variation in day stages, cabins and terrain. 

  • ROUTE: Finsehytta - Krækkja - (Halne) - Stigstuv - Sandhaug - Litløs - Hellevassbu - Haukeliseter
  • NUMBER OF DAYS: 7 days
  • LEVEL: Demanding
  • ACCESS: Train to Finse. Return: Bus from Haukeliseter
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