Ski touring in Nordmøre and Romsdal

Located in Fjord Norway, the Nordmøre and Romsdal area is ideal for a ski touring challenge in some of most scenic terrain Norway has to offer.

Stay safe

Norway is an incredible place to explore, with untamed mythical landscapes, mountains, valleys, and fjords. Before you enter the outdoors, familiarise yourself with the nine simple rules of the Norwegian mountain code to help you stay safe.

Plan your trip and inform others about the route you have selected.
Adapt the planned routes according to your ability and the conditions.
Pay attention to the weather forecast and avalanche warnings.
Be prepared for bad weather and frost, even on short trips.
Bring the necessary equipment so you can help yourself and others.
Choose safe routes. Recognise avalanche terrain and unsafe ice.
Use a map and a compass. Always know where you are.
Don’t be ashamed to turn around and go back.
Conserve your energy and seek shelter if necessary.

In the northwestern corner of Fjord Norway, the area of Nordmøre and Romsdal awaits. Between alpine peaks and fjord views, you will find some of the largest vertical gain in Norway, running up to 1,800 metres. Here, mountains and fjords crisscross in every direction, and a natural diversity usually ensures prime snow conditions somewhere in the area.

The north-west winds bring the kind of snow skiers dream about, while skilled guides know exactly where to take you for the ultimate runs. The area offers routes for both beginners to expert levels, on snow of the finest calibre.

Best time to go ski touring?

The ski season often starts in the beginning of December, while the main ski touring season runs from January to early May. Early-season skiing from December to February comes with changeable weather and shorter days, which is ideal for off-piste adventures at resorts or forest runs.

March and April offer more stable snow conditions and long daylight hours create great opportunities for summit tours to the highest peaks. Spring skiing in May and June calls for shorts and swimsuits, as your skiing adventure ends with a rejuvenating fjord swim and a sauna to top it all off.

On the Romsdal Haute Route, commonly billed as the ‘ultimate ski tour’, you can look forward to three days in some of Norway’s remotest peaks. Starting and ending at the Romsdalen Lodge, the tour combines fantastic skiing terrain with spectacular fjord views and runs of up to 1,200 metres. Along the way, you will stay at conveniently located mountain huts and have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Norwegian cuisine.

Another classic tour in the region goes under the name ‘The alpine ski tour’, just north of Romsdal. Together with an IFMGA certified guide who keeps you safe, you will explore the mountains that dominate the beautiful area around Sunndalsøra. Taking in 1,000 metre downhill descents, this adventure will put the most skilled ski tourer to the test.

Both tours are within a short distance of the cathedral city of Molde and the culturally vibrant town of Kristiansund, making it perfectly possible to combine your ski tour with a city break.

Stay safe and find out about the avalanche risk before you set out. Read more about safety in the mountains here and about local conditions on varsom.no.