Store Hellstugutinden
Mountain Towering Jotunheimen peak and mountaineering challenge
A high peak in Norway’s Jotunheimen range, Store Hellstugutinden attracts experienced hikers and climbers for long alpine routes, rocky ridgelines and access to surrounding glaciers and mountain huts.
How to Get to Store Hellstugutinden #
Access is typically via road approaches to the Jotunheimen area, with nearest visitor services located in mountain villages such as Lom or Vågå. From these hubs, tracks and marked trails lead to the alpine approaches; longer ascents may require hut-to-hut travel. Check the Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) and local DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) resources for route descriptions and hut bookings.
Tips for Visiting Store Hellstugutinden #
- Routes are alpine in character-check mountain conditions and don't rely solely on summer waymarkers above the treeline.
- Hire a local guide if unfamiliar with glacier or snowfield travel; the descent routes include steep scree and potential cornice hazards early in the season.
- Start at dawn if summiting in summer to avoid afternoon thunderstorms which are common in the Jotunheimen area.
Best Time to Visit Store Hellstugutinden #
Best visited in July-August for alpine routes with the least snow; outside those months requires winter mountaineering skills.
Weather & Climate near Store Hellstugutinden #
Store Hellstugutinden's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1414 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
