5.8 km away
Store Hesten
A great skitour full of terrain choices that often holds good snow
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 965 m
- Descent
- 965 m
Senja - Storsegla / Hesten (over the back) tour
Great view on Segla peak
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 8 m
- High Point
- 465 m
- Gradient
- 53˚
Hesten Peak, towering at an elevation of 556 meters on the picturesque island of Senja in Norway, offers an exhilarating playground for ski touring enthusiasts. With its varied terrain and stunning vistas of surrounding fjords, it provides an unforgettable experience for backcountry skiers. The ascent to Hesten Peak presents both challenging slopes and more leisurely routes, accommodating skiers of all levels.
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Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Face
- Ski Safari
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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5.9 km away
Keipen
A great choice both for the ski quality and the outstanding summit views!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 851 m
- Descent
- 851 m
6.1 km away
Burstinden
An exciting and alpine ski tour with potential for several summit link-ups.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 811 m
- Descent
- 811 m
6.1 km away
Roalden
A spectacular mountain on its own which is often linked up with Burstinden
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 869 m
- Descent
- 33 m
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