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  • Duration4 days
  • Languages Norwegian
  • Meeting pointSagafjord Hotel in Sæbø
  • Who can comeActivity requirements Difficulty level: medium – The activity will be adjusted to your requirements and skill level. However, all particiants must have a good level of backcountry. Minimum age 13 years old. Remember that your insurance needs to cover off-piste skiing for you to participate in this activity.
  • Opening seasons1st of February to the 30th of April

Overview

Enjoy a 4-day skiing adventure on some of the classic summits in the Sunnmøre Alps. Based on Sagafjord Hotel and the Patchell hut, experience four exciting days of skiing from the summits of the mountains all the way down to the fjords if conditions permit.

Description - What to expect

Test your limits and excite your senses on a 4-day adventure on the Sunnmøre Alps, famous for their alpine, rugged peaks and their incredible fjord views. These summits average around 1,500 meters and, when the conditions are right, one can ski from the top all the way down to the fjord.

A typical ski day will be around 1000 vertical meters and about 8 hours long. Classic peaks like Slogen, Skårasalen or Grøtdalstinden can be your perfect starting point for a perfect ski adventure.

Itinerary
◾ Wednesday evening
First night arrival at Sagafjord Hotel for your check-in procedures. You’ll meet your guide for your pre-trip briefing, equipment check and go through some basic information about your adventure whilst you enjoy a 2-course dinner.

◾ Thursday
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll meet your guide for your morning briefing. The day will start with a short avalanche awareness workshop and some practical companion rescue training. The daily itinerary will vary based on weather, avalanches conditions and group skills but a good option to start the weekend may be the ultra-classic Skårasalen with a final descent down to the fjord and a ferry ride back to the hotel. You'll spend the night and enjoy a 2-course dinner at the Saga Fjord Hotel.

◾ Friday
After the first day at Skårasalen, it will be time to choose from one of the many classic summits in the Sunnmøre Alps. Maybe a trip up to Grøtdalstind for some cool skiing and picturesque views over Sæbø and the Bondalen? Back to the Saga Fjord Hotel that afternoon to enjoy an outside Après-ski before dinner.

◾ Saturday
On day 3, we will have an early start from Saga Fjord and take a ferry to Lekneset to drive up into Urkedalen. Here we’ll leave the cars and get ready for the day’s big goal – Slogen. We will first follow the Langsæter valley up and past Maudekollen and Jenteskaret. From there, the real climb begins and, right below the summit, skis will need to be strapped to backpacks to “boot pack” to the top. The ski down from Slogen will bring us to Patchellhytta, where we will be spending the night in a mountain hut.

We will cook dinner at the hut and finish the evening celebrating our day by the fireplace surrounded by majestic mountains.

◾ Sunday
Based on Patchellhytta 818 m you'll have the 1,500 m high peaks around you that are easily accessible. A cool finish to the week can be to climb Store Brekketind, a classic summit where you have to cross a glacier to get all the way up to the top. You'll finish by skiing all the way back to the cars. At this point your ski adventure comes to an end and you'll be driven back to Ålesund.

What's included, what's not

✔ Breakfast and lunch pack all days out on tour
✔ Accommodation from Wednesday to Sunday in double room
✔ All meals from Wednesday to Sunday
✔ Expert guide
✖ Transportation to Hotel
✖ Offpiste skiing insurance

Duration of activity

4 days

Bring with you

Do not forget to bring
Ski touring skis, telemark skis or a split board
Ski boots with walk mode
Ski crampons (possible to rent)
Ski poles
Helmet
Crampons & ice axe (possible to rent)
Backpack approx. 35L
Sunglasses
Ski goggles
Thermos & water bottle
Outdoor winter clothes suitable for the mountains
windproof jacket & pants
Wool underwear
Wool socks
Mid-layer in wool or fleece
Down/Primaloft jacket
2 pairs of gloves/mittens: 1 pair for uphill and 1 pair for downhill
Cap

Who can come/Other requirements

Activity requirements
Difficulty level: medium – The activity will be adjusted to your requirements and skill level. However, all particiants must have a good level of backcountry. Minimum age 13 years old.

Remember that your insurance needs to cover off-piste skiing for you to participate in this activity.

Where we will meet

Sagafjord Hotel in Sæbø

Language/s

  • Norwegian

Cutoff time before activity

  • One Month

Opening seasons

1st of February to the 30th of April

Good to know

Cancellation policy
A. Cancel up to 15 days in advance for an 80% refund
B. Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a 50% refund
C. If you cancel within 7 days before the activity you are entitled to no refund

Description - What to expect

Test your limits and excite your senses on a 4-day adventure on the Sunnmøre Alps, famous for their alpine, rugged peaks and their incredible fjord views. These summits average around 1,500 meters and, when the conditions are right, one can ski from the top all the way down to the fjord.

A typical ski day will be around 1000 vertical meters and about 8 hours long. Classic peaks like Slogen, Skårasalen or Grøtdalstinden can be your perfect starting point for a perfect ski adventure.

Itinerary
◾ Wednesday evening
First night arrival at Sagafjord Hotel for your check-in procedures. You’ll meet your guide for your pre-trip briefing, equipment check and go through some basic information about your adventure whilst you enjoy a 2-course dinner.

◾ Thursday
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll meet your guide for your morning briefing. The day will start with a short avalanche awareness workshop and some practical companion rescue training. The daily itinerary will vary based on weather, avalanches conditions and group skills but a good option to start the weekend may be the ultra-classic Skårasalen with a final descent down to the fjord and a ferry ride back to the hotel. You'll spend the night and enjoy a 2-course dinner at the Saga Fjord Hotel.

◾ Friday
After the first day at Skårasalen, it will be time to choose from one of the many classic summits in the Sunnmøre Alps. Maybe a trip up to Grøtdalstind for some cool skiing and picturesque views over Sæbø and the Bondalen? Back to the Saga Fjord Hotel that afternoon to enjoy an outside Après-ski before dinner.

◾ Saturday
On day 3, we will have an early start from Saga Fjord and take a ferry to Lekneset to drive up into Urkedalen. Here we’ll leave the cars and get ready for the day’s big goal – Slogen. We will first follow the Langsæter valley up and past Maudekollen and Jenteskaret. From there, the real climb begins and, right below the summit, skis will need to be strapped to backpacks to “boot pack” to the top. The ski down from Slogen will bring us to Patchellhytta, where we will be spending the night in a mountain hut.

We will cook dinner at the hut and finish the evening celebrating our day by the fireplace surrounded by majestic mountains.

◾ Sunday
Based on Patchellhytta 818 m you'll have the 1,500 m high peaks around you that are easily accessible. A cool finish to the week can be to climb Store Brekketind, a classic summit where you have to cross a glacier to get all the way up to the top. You'll finish by skiing all the way back to the cars. At this point your ski adventure comes to an end and you'll be driven back to Ålesund.
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