The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Møre og Romsdal
Explore Backcountry Skiing RoutesTop 26 backcountry skiing routes in Møre og Romsdal
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Melshornet
If the sky is grey or if there is high avalanche risk, this is a very worthwhile peak to know about because it can be done in just about any weather or avalanche conditions....
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Maudekollen
The perfect warm up itinerary for a week of ski touring in the Sunnmøre Alps, the summit of Maudekollen in Møre og Romsdal county is easily accessed and descended with plenty of options to make things more 'spicy' if so desired!
The start point of the tour will be snow line dependent....
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Fløtatinden
This is the absolute classic in Øksendalen offering a spectacular view and a long season which makes up for the long approach. From the summit you can see straight down into Eikesdalsvatnet and further into Romsdalsfjella with the mighty Troll Wall....
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Smørbottfjellet
This is one the most popular ski touring mountains in the Romsdalen area and it's the pearl of Skorgedalen. It offers great skiing in moderate terrain and a fantastic view! Due to its popularity it is often crowded by the locals in the weekends....
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The Finger
The bowl under The Finger has become quite popular lately, and there is no wonder why that is. It has a long season and you will often find very good snow here! Also, this is a tour that suits every level, which is why it has become a classic....
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Kjerringa
This is a summit with a fantastic view over the massif of Kolåstinden and with a little challange for those who want to go all the way to the summit. Several alternatives for the descent and good snow make this an attractive objective for skiers of all levels....
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Blåtindane
Blåtindane contains of three summits - all of them are steep walls to the west, but to the east the terrain is more moderate and perfect for skiing. The three summits can easily be combined into a mini traverse in a single day....
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Kleivdalsfjellet South Face
A brilliant journey which feels surprisingly wild given your proximity to roads, lifts and all the other paraphernalia ski tourers are trying to get away from!
The views on the route are spectacular, with the peaks of the Romsdal and Sunmøre all around you and the Storfjorden far below....
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Trolltind-Åbittind-traverse
This is where you start and end your ski season at Nordmøre. Thanks to the road up to the mountain from Jordalsgrenda, you get to start at a higher altitude and there's snow long before and long after the traditional ski season....
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Kongskrona
This is the Mont Blanc of the north-western Norway, with a spectacular glacier and an ice cap covering the summit plateau.
From the parking lot at Dalen, head south and cross the fields....
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Litlskjorta
Litlskjorta has also become a classic in Øksendalen because of its fantastic and long decent. The east bowl is protected by the winds and often offers very good snow.
Park your car at the innermost parking lot in Øksendalen....
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Kirketaket
Kirketaket is beautiful mountain seen from Isfjorden. In addition the south face may offer deep powder, which would be every skiers dream. But don't expect to be alone on a powder day, this mountain is popular!
Start from the parking lot at Hellerøa....
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Kjøvskardtinden
When the south face of Kirketaket is worn out, it is still possible to find fresh powder at Kjøvskardtinden!
Start from the parking lot at Hellerøa. Follow the ski tracks to the north, right after the tracks cross the river you will approach a crossroad - turn right and follow the road/ski tracks to Kavlisætra....
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Kolåstinden
In the Easter holidays there will be hundreds of skiers visiting thIS summit in one day but in the middle of the winter you can be here all on your own on a blue bird powder day!
Park your car at the big parking lot along the main road....
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Skårasalen
This is a huge and popular mountain in Sunnmøre, and it's probably because of all its descent possibilities. You can find everything from moderate skiing, to epic descents all the way to the fjord and steep skiing in couloirs....
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Grøtdalstinden
This mountain, located near Sæbø, is much visited through the whole season. An easy approach, great views and a nice descent has made this a classic!
Park your car at Ner-Frøland....
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Blåbretinden
Blåbretinden is a beauty of a peak and is rarely visited because of its remoteness. The summit is alpine and demanding, but it is a fantastic ski tour for those with a bit experience....
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Galtåtind
Galtåtind is an easily accessible summit and offers variable skiing, from steeper lines and couloirs in the east face to fresh powder in moderate terrain in the south bowl.
Start from the parking lot at Hellerøa....
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Skårasalen to the Fjord
This is probably one of the most epic descents in the Sunnmøre alps and offers a true Norwegian ski adventure ending with a boat shuttle in Hjørundfjorden.
Follow the route description "Skårasalen" to get to the col between Skårasalen (1540 m....
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Lissjenibba 'Blaeja' Traverse
The traverse of Lissjenibba (Blaeja - 1420m) is ideal for adventure-seeking skiers who appreciate a journey-style itinerary through an ever-unfolding landscape.
NB you'll need a car to drop you off and a boat to pick you up!
The adventure begins at Villa Norangdal in the Norangal valley....
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