1.6 km away
Sofiatinden (1222m)
Sofiatinden is one of Lyngen's finer viewpoints and has opportunities for great skiing.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
God mother of all couloirs lyngseidet
Lyngen
Good mother of all couloirs in Lyngen Accessibg by walk along The beach. The lower part of The couloir was a bit icy. Material: crampons and ice axe (rope is not necessary)
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- -24 m
- High Point
- 979 m
- Gradient
- 59˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of -24 m to the maximum altitude of 979 m, the route covers 13 km, 1928 vertical metres of ascent and 1632 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Good mother of all couloirs in Lyngen
Accessibg by walk along The beach. The lower part of The couloir was a bit icy.
Material: crampons and ice axe (rope is not necessary)
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
1.8 km away
Sofiarenna couloir
An ambitious and spectacular steep couloir on the north side of Sofiatinden
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
8.1 km away
Istinden (1490m)
The best view of the whole Lyngen peninsula
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
8.1 km away
Store Kjsotinden (1488m)
One of Lyngen's most famous peaks. This is the mountain you choose to open and end the ski season
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
8.4 km away
Tooth Couloir
Couloir from the col between Festningen and Urdkjerringa. Classic, great experience especially in early season when the day is clear and the whole mountain gets the polar night glow.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Ski Touring
Spectacular Ski Tours in the Lyngen Alps
8 routes · Ski Touring
10 of Lyngen's Finest Couloirs
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