The Sunnmøre Alps: Adventure up north

Karin Cerny, 22.02.2024

Ski touring high above the fjords: The Sunnmøre Alps are renowned as one of Norway's snowiest regions. In the winter, the majestic mountains beckon with a superb deep-snow experience, a taste of "hygge" and a glimpse of the ethereal Northern Lights –free from the disruptions of mass tourism.

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Ski touring is one of the most scenic and original ways to explore the mountains. You avoid the tedious lines at crowded lifts and trek up the mountain at your own pace. The strenuous ascent is rewarded with a well-deserved descent. Even experienced backcountry skiers are astonished by the fascinating winter landscape of Norway. A vast, white expanse stretches before you, with a huge fjord gleaming majestically below, sculpted by glacial forces over thousands of years. Add to this a bright blue sky, rugged cliffs, lots of powder snow - and extraordinary tranquility.

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