— Summer Activity —

Hiking, Explore Alta By Foot

Finnmark
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Finnmark holds endless forests, wide open mountain plateaus, magical summer light, world class clear trout lakes, amazing reindeer habitats, and natural beautiful scenery that makes one feel very little.

Experience the breathtaking views and lavish green landscapes with a private guide just out of your cabin or further out on a hiking trip that puts life in perspective.

Komsa

The indigenous people of the North, 213 meters above sea level. In the middle of the city you’ll see one of the most visited mountain peaks with a great view of Alta, and the surroundingmountains. You can even see all the way to our ski resort.

Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 2 km
Difficulty: Medium 

Skoddevare

View point of the Alta river and fjord, 420 meters above sea level. A lovely hike up as far as you wish to see a spectacular view of the famous Alta river and the fjords. Extendable to full day hike for visiting a “gamme” which is a special hut developed by the Sami people in the mountains.
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Duration: 2-6 hours
Distance: 2-8 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Hjemmeluft

local mountain just outside of Alta, 182 meters above sea level. Easy accessible fantastic viewpoint of Alta city center, the Altafjord and Skoddevarre mountains. Can be extended to a full day hike to the top of the Hjemmeluft mountain 434 meters above sea level.

Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 2 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Dønnavarre

We will drive a bit north west to the fjord and from there hike up. From the mountain you’ll be able to see “fish farms” in the ocean and a phenomenal view of the fjord. Also this hike is can be modified to your level.
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Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 6 km
Difficulty: Medium

Sakkobadne

Bomb crater and plane wreck from WW2, 261 meters above sea level. Visit the historical mountain peak where a british bomber crashed after being shut down by the german warship, Tirpitz. The hike is 40 minutes drive from Bjørnfjell to the opposite side of Alta. From the peak there is a beautiful view over the fjords and Alta.
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Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 4.5 km
Difficulty: Medium

Ulvehenget

Hike up a mountain nearby Bjørnfjell and get a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains, Rafsbotn village and the fjords. This trip can easily be moderated to your level. Talkwith the guide.
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Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 6 km
Difficulty: Medium/Difficult

REservations
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Monday – Sunday.

Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

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