Overview
The snow-capped Sunnmøre Alps rise thousands of feet above the cobalt waters of Hjørundfjord, one of the hidden gems of this nature-blessed part of Norway. Join WT Trip Leader Stefano Pozzi to hike on the peaks surrounding Hjørundfjord, follow aery ridge trails above UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, explore fjords by private boat, and learn about Norway’s rural traditions with families at their centuries-old farms. Stefano has a deep love for Norway, where he has led journeys for a decade, and a passion for sharing its astounding natural beauty. If you’re looking for a Nordic adventure with off-the-beaten-path hikes and fascinating places you might never find on your own, this is it. The trip begins and ends in charming Ålesund, a city set on small islands in the Atlantic and acclaimed for its Art Nouveau architecture.
Wow, it was one of the best trips ever. Excellent leaders, hikes, accommodations, food, and fellow clients. Everything just felt really well balanced overall—just enough down time, a nice mix of trail lunch days and restaurant lunch stops, etc.
— Rob C., Concord, MA
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-3
Ålesund / Hjørundfjord / Trandal Farm and Village
Arrive in Ålesund and enjoy an afternoon kayak excursion in the town’s canals. Boating through steep-walled Hjørundfjord, we visit a farm family at Trandal for lunch and enjoy the first of our spectacular ridge hikes, with breathtaking views in all directions of Hjørundfjord and the snow-capped Sunnmøre Alps.
Days 4-7
Loen / Skylift / Geirangerfjord / Farm Lunch
From Loen, a village below the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier, a cable car ride brings us up to Mt. Hoven for a panoramic hike, with dinner in this “top of the world” setting. We’ll take a private boat ride to the start of one of the most scenic ridge hikes in Norway, with panoramas of the soaring 5,000-foot high walls of UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and across the turquoise waters of the fjord to the Seven Sisters Waterfall. A farm family will host us for a homemade lunch and a hike to a lovely waterfall on their historic farm.
Days 8-10
Geirangerfjord / Tafjord / Ålesund
Expansive views of the entire bend of mighty Geirangerfjord are our reward on our hike up to the peak of Geitfonnegga, and our final hike brings us high above historic farmsteads for panoramas of the hidden gem of UNESCO-protected Tafjord. Depart Day 10 from Ålesund.
Hiking Norway: Alesund and the Sunnmore Alps
Highlights
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Details
8 hiking days on moderate to steep trails, 3-5 hours a day, altitudes below 4,500 feet. This is a strenuous hiking trip, read “What the Trip is Like” for more details.
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