Mountaineering

Do you want to climb long ridges or summit a spectacular mountain? Our IFMGA mountain guides can take you there. We have a lot of amazing summits on our program, from Stetind and Rulten to Matterhorn.

Alpine climbing in the Alps with an IFMGA guide

Climbing in the Alps

Guided climbs on the Alps’ most iconic peaks, from Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn to quieter routes in Bregaglia and Stubai. Tailored to your goals, with IFMGA guides.

5 days

Jun

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Sept

Customized

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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