423 m away
Tafeltinden (1395m)
A great ski touring classic in the Lyngen Alps
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Store Koppangstinden
Lyngen
Excellent trip with a breathtaking view and superb skiing
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 5 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
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 December and June. From a low point of 5 m to the maximum altitude of 1.1 km, the route covers 12 km, 1351 vertical metres of ascent and 1402 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and glacier kit to complete it safely.
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Description
A fantastic ski tour from Koppangen with shorter approach than the other summits surrounding Strupbreen. It is less trafficked, so it is a good chance you will get the good stuff more for yourself.
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
- Bowl
- Face
- Alpine
Equipment required
- Skins
- Glacier kit
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Ski Touring