One of the most iconic summit-to-sea descents in Norway. Ski from the peak all the way down to the roadless village of Skår on the Hjørundfjord, then catch a ferry back. The full 1 540 m vertical is extraordinary.
Start from road above Hjørundfjord or boat approach
Ascend west ridge — manageable skinning gradient
Summit plateau has stunning fjord panorama
Descend west to Skår — arrange ferry pickup in advance
Ice axe and crampons for upper section
High — long descent crosses multiple avalanche paths
“Ferry at Skår, skin to heaven, ski back to sea. The full 1540 m vertical is among Norway's greatest ski lines. Arrange the ferry in advance.”
“The roadless village at the bottom has a sauna and the smell of the fjord. We stood there in ski boots and couldn't believe what we'd just done.”
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