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Tafjorden til Pyttbua

Kaldhussæter-Danskehytta-Veltdalshytta-Pyttbua

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
38 km
Ascent
2.4 km
Descent
1.8 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
573 m
High Point
1.7 km
Gradient
17˚
Tafjorden til Pyttbua Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and May. From a low point of 573 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 38 km, 2358 vertical metres of ascent and 1776 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Ski touring /Fjellski

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Ski Safari
  • Ski Mountaineering