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Middagstinden (1006m)
A classic Kvaløya tour, with a little alpine adventure if you would like to reach the very top.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 998 m
- Descent
- 993 m
Tverrfjellet
Lyngen
Enkel topptur på Kattfjordeidet.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 402 m
- Descent
- 398 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 104 m
- High Point
- 501 m
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 104 m to the maximum altitude of 501 m, the route covers 3.6 km, 402 vertical metres of ascent and 398 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Enkel tur som brukes mye av turistbedrifter til truge- og skiturer for turister. Flott alternativ om man skal ta en rask tur med fin ski kjøring på dager da skredfaren er stor andre plasser. Flott utsikt over Kattfjordeidet og alle de store tindene på Kattfjordeidet.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Safari
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 947 m
- Descent
- 947 m
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Storsteinesstinden (1017m)
A true classic on Kvaløya, with a scenic view over Ersfjorden
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 929 m
- Descent
- 928 m
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Steinskardtinden (817m)
The go-to mountain in the Tromsø region on powder days
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 728 m
- Descent
- 729 m
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Buren (802m)
The perfect "ski-after-work-mountain", with varied skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
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Lille Blåmannen
A mellow little peak which offers a variety of nice descents.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 847 m
- Descent
- 847 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ultimate Tromsø Ski Week
10 routes · Ski Touring
Classic Ski Touring Adventures in the Tromsø Region
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Ski to the Sea on Kvaløya
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20 Steps to Heaven: Ski Tour Norway's Frozen North
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