Rising dramatically above Hellesylt — the western gateway to Geirangerfjord — Storehornet offers an almost full-vertical ski mountaineering experience. The near sea-level start in the village gives way to steep alpine terrain near the summit.
Start from Hellesylt village — park near the ferry quay
Steep approach through birch forest in the lower section
Upper face: alpine terrain, crampons and ice axe required
Summit gives views toward both Geiranger and Sunnmøre fjords
Descend carefully — the upper section is no place for a fall
High — sustained steep terrain from mid-mountain to summit
“Hellesylt has been a ski tourer's secret. Storehornet above the ferry terminal — sea level to summit in one push — this changes how you think about ski mountaineering.”
“Park next to the Geiranger ferry queue and start skinning. Three hours later you're on a 1492 m summit with fjords on three sides.”
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