3-day glacier course on Nigardsbreen, Beginner level
Follow one of our IFMGA certified guides for a 3-day Norwegian mountaineering adventure in the glaciers of Nigardsbreen or the snow-covered paths of Tuftebreen and Jostedalsbreen.
Private
Scandinavian Mountains
3 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Fit
All Levels
Highlights
- Learn the basics of glacier hiking on ice or snow.
- Hike continental Europe’s largest glacier.
- Revel at Norway’s unforgettable landscapes.
Description
Explore the stunning Norwegian glaciers on this incredible 3-day experience. Join this glacier tour on Nigardsbreen and learn all the necessary skills for future mountaineering adventures!
Nigardsbreen is the most accessible route of the Jostedalsbreen glacier; a glacier that covers 487 square kilometers and is the largest in continental Europe. It is located in the Jostedalsbreen National Park and the views it offers of mountains, fjords, glaciers and snow are mesmerizing.
This trip is ideal for people looking for an introductory course or people with limited days of vacation. You’ll learn everything there is to know about hiking the breathtaking blue ice. There are also options to snow hike on Tuftebreen or Jostedalsbreen, two other stunning options in Norway.
We recommend this trip to participants in a good physical condition and with some experience in mountain hiking. Also, participants need to be, at least, 17 years old.
If you like nature, you’ll love Norway. So send your message and let us guide you through this dazzling glacier. This is an adventure you’ll never forget.
For more adventures in Norway, be sure to check out this rock climbing trip we offer in Jotunheimen and this ski tour we offer in Jostedal Glacier.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Details
More info All trips must be paid in advance. |
About the guide
Based in Western Norway, near the Sognefjord, our guiding agency has been offering its services since 1987. We are located in the Jostedalen Valley from where we have quick and easy access to the popular Nigardsbreen, an arm of the large Jostedalsbreen glacier.
Originally established by certified guides Steinar Bruheim, Thore Stensberg, Heidi Zimmermann and Arve Tvedt, the agency's staff now includes up to 30 guides in the high season, both in Norway and internationally, all with solid knowledge and experience.
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