Northern Alpine Guides

Day Trips

Fun adventures in a day. Join our skilled guides for a day out in our local playground.

Mountain biking on a coastal trail in Lofoten

Lofoten Mountain Biking

Lofoten’s mountain biking is wild and scenic, from technical singletrack to flowing trails. Join our local guide for a classic day out or a week built around your skills.

Customized

Jun

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Sept

Customized

Stjerntind summit above Nusfjord, Lofoten

Stjerntind

Six tricky pitches to a summit with barely room for three, high above Nusfjord. One of Norway’s hardest summits by its easiest route, guided by people who know it well.

7–9 hours

Jun

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Sept

Challenging

Climbers on the North Ridge of Vågakallen, Lofoten

Vågakallen – North Ridge

The classic alpine ridge in Lofoten: a long, exposed line on quality granite with 360-degree views across the islands. A big day for fit climbers.

9–11 hours

Jun

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Sept

Challenging

Svolværgeita pinnacle above Svolvær, Lofoten

Svolværgeita

Two airy pitches to the top of the granite pinnacle above Svolvær, Lofoten’s signature climb. No experience needed: we take complete beginners to the summit all summer.

5 hours

Jun

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Sept

Easy

The Rulten massif rising from the sea, Lofoten

Rulten

Reached only by boat and famous for its difficulty, Rulten is one of Norway’s most inaccessible summits. We guide both the East and the harder West summit, in one long push or over two days.

15–30 hours

Jun

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Sept

Complex

Climbing the South Pillar of Stetind above Tysfjord

Stetind – South Pillar

A historic, full-on alpine climb: twelve pitches up to 5.10 on clean granite, from coastal forest to Stetind’s broad summit. For climbers comfortable at Norwegian grade 6.

10–12 hours

Jun

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Sept

Challenging

Reka, the landmark peak of Vesterålen

Reka

Vesterålen’s landmark peak has no easy way up. A valley walk, a ridge climb that never gets too hard, and a pointed summit few people ever stand on.

8–10 hours

Jun

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Sept

Moderate

Rock climbing on Lofoten granite in the midnight sun

Lofoten Rock Climbing

Spend a day, or a week, on Lofoten’s best rock with a guide who knows every crag. We match the routes to your level, from first-timers to seasoned climbers.

1 day

Jun

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Sept

Customized

Climber on the West Pillar of Presten above the Norwegian Sea

Presten – West Pillar

Twelve pitches of splitter granite straight out of the Norwegian Sea: Lofoten’s most famous climb and Norway’s best 5.10. For climbers comfortable at French 6a+.

6–8 hours

Jun

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Sept

Challenging

Winter alpine climbing above the sea in Lofoten

Lofoten Ice & Winter Climbing

Ice, mixed and alpine winter routes in Lofoten’s coastal mountains, with guides who have climbed here for years. We match every day to your skills and the conditions.

2 days

Feb

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Mar

Moderate

Climbing course on Lofoten granite

Climbing Courses in Lofoten

Climbing courses in Lofoten, summer and winter, tailored to your group by IFMGA guides. From your first day outdoors to alpine and rescue skills.

2 days

Jun

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Sept

Customized

The East Ridge of Kuglhorn near Stetind

Kuglhorn

The East Ridge of Kuglhorn is packed with exposed climbing and huge views, starting with the vast granite slab of Verdenssvadet. For the adventurous, not the faint-hearted.

7–9 hours

Jun

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Sept

Moderate

Climbers on the south-east ridge of Stetind

Stetind – Classic Ridge

Norway’s national mountain by its classic south-east ridge: easy to moderate climbing on superb granite, with one memorable crux. A must for fit travellers in northern Norway.

8–10 hours

Jun

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Sept

Moderate

Climbers on the Lofoteggen ridge above the Vestfjord

Lofoteggen

A full day along our favourite ridge in Lofoten: four summits, exposed scrambling and the Vestfjord far below. Never technically hard, always spectacular.

8–10 hours

Jun

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Sept

Moderate