Skarvheimen is one of the country's finest areas for mountain skiing, with impressive rock formations and suitably hilly terrain. Here you will find everything from wide valleys and wide flyers to sharp peaks and steep slopes. Skarvheimen is located between the two more well-known neighbors Jotunheimen in the north and Hardangervidda in the south. The area is an eldorado for those who love long days on mountain skis in beautiful surroundings.
Published: March 04, 2025
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Before you go on a trip in the winter mountains
Going on ski trips in the winter mountains requires good preparation and basic experience on mountain skis. The winter mountains can offer changeable weather and very demanding conditions. Therefore, good preparation is key for a good experience.
Useful and important information before you go on a trip
Length: 113.2 km Time: 6 days Grading: Demanding Starter: Tyin Finishing: Finsehytta
This is a ski trip that takes through large parts of Skarvheimen, passing by self-service and serviced cabins. The trip can be walked both ways, either from Finse or Tyin/Filefjell
Long weekend skiing from Finse to Storestølen
Length: 58.7 km Time: 4 days Grading: Demanding Start: Finsehytta Finishing: Storestølen
Do you have a long weekend where you want to go from cabin to cabin? Then this is the trip for you. The trip goes through large parts of Skarvheimen and can be completed by public transport.
Through Skarvheimen - From Hemsedalsfjellet to Finsehytta
Length: 70.6 km Time: 5 days Grading: Demanding Start: Skarvheim (self-service DNT cabin) Finishing: Finsehytta
Experience large parts of Skarvheimen on this tour. This is a ski trip that is perfect for those who want to travel by public transport.
Round trip from Finse to Geiterygghytta
Length: 35.2 km Time: 2 days Grading: Demanding Start: Finsehytta Finishing: Finsehytta
The round trip from Finse to Geiterygghytta is a high mountain trip of classic calibre that you can manage in a small weekend. The trip to the mountains starts with the train either from the east or west.
The triangle on skis in Skarvheimen
Length: 60 km Time: 3 days Grading: Demanding Start: Finsehytta Finishing: Finsehytta
A spring trip favorite is the round trip in Skarvheimen; from Finse, with accommodation at Geiterygghytta (serviced) and Hallingskeid (self-service). This triangle takes you through a varied terrain with great views of Hallingskarvet, Sankt Pål, Hardangerjøkulen and Finsenuten.
Round trip skiing over the Hardangerjøkulen glacier from Finsehytta
Length: 22.3 km Time: 9 hours Grading: Extra demanding Start: Finsehytta Finishing: Finsehytta
