[3][4] The mountain is among the furthest south of all the 2,000-metre (6,600 ft) peaks in Norway and it is made of the extremely hard gabbro rock.

The gabbro in Rasletind is of the normal "gray-with-black-specs" variety which can easily be observed on the slopes that are covered with snow most of the year and gives no support to lichen colonies.

Due south you see the summit of the beacon of Øystre Slidre, Bitihorn, and you also see the lakes of Vinstri and Bygdin.

[4] The mountain peaks are among the most easily available 2,000-metre (6,600 ft) summits in Norway, particularly since they are located so close to a main road.

[6][4] The eastern and western summits can be reached after an easy hike, which, dependent on the choice of directness of the route will be of varying steepness.

From the Youth Hostel at the highest point along County Road 51, hike directly towards the eastern summit.

[6] The greatest number of people climb the hikes in April and May after the County Route 51 has opened again after winter.

On a sunny Saturday or Sunday you will never walk alone, and the number of alternative routes is higher than in summer.