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Store Hellstugutinden

Mountain

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.

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Store Hellstugutinden essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Mar-May
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Store Hellstugutinden at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Summer (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Snow-free conditions on the normal routes later in summer; long daylight hours for extended approach and descent.
Late spring (May-June)
May-Jun · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow still present on higher sections; technical winter gear may be required.
Autumn (September-October)
Sep-Oct · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Shorter days and increased storm frequency; crisp weather can make for outstanding views when safe.

Weather & Climate near Store Hellstugutinden

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -15° - -9° -22° 139 mm overcast 96% 9.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.1h
February Poor -15° - -9° -21° 104 mm overcast 96% 7.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
March Poor -14° - -8° -21° 108 mm overcast 94% 8.2 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -11° - -4° -15° 68 mm overcast 92% 6.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.5h
May Poor -6° - 0° -9° 61 mm overcast 90% 6.0 m/s 1.1 high 17.2h
June Poor -2° - 4° -4° 108 mm overcast 85% 5.6 m/s 1.3 high 18.9h
July Poor 0° - 6° -1° 126 mm overcast 84% 5.8 m/s 1.3 high 18.1h
August Poor 0° - 5° -2° 132 mm overcast 87% 6.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.6h
September Poor -3° - 1° -8° 150 mm overcast 92% 7.4 m/s 0.5 low 12.7h
October Poor -7° - -3° -13° 144 mm overcast 95% 7.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.8h
November Poor -12° - -7° -18° 135 mm overcast 97% 7.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
December Poor -14° - -8° -21° 139 mm overcast 97% 7.7 m/s 0.0 low 5.1h
Getting There & Around

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.