Exploring Folgefonna Glacier in winter is great, on this adventure you are facing elements like cold temperatures, wind, darkness.. Are you ready?
A real expeditions need good preparations. We have done most of them, but prefer you meet us at our base Juklafjord in Jondal for the last preparations. Then we go through the whole hike on the map, check all equipment, food, latest weather forecast and so on. Then we drive for 30 minutes to Sundal in Mauranger. From here we start the expedition where the goal is to climb 1400 meters and in the evening check in to the Fonnabu Cabin. On all expeditions food are important, so at Fonnabu cabin we prepare food with a lot of energy, and we promise it also taste good. Day-2 of expeditions we explore more the glacier around Fonnabu before heading down to Sundal or crossing over the glacier to Odda (depends conditions and sum of safety margins). On this expedition you will learn more about how to handle extreme outdoor conditions, how important it is to work together as a team on a expedition, how to safely explore a glacier and most important you will get a great real nature experience. Price includes food, accommodation and all needed glacier equipment.
2 days. Day 1 we have 1400 meters to climb, estimate expedition to last 7-10 hours, depending on current conditions. Day 2 length depend on conditions, but estimate 7-10 hours also this day.
Packing list are sent on request and latest when booking. If you do not have the equipment needed for this expedition, we can provide everything.
This expediton is for normal people, in normal conditions. But you need to be able to hike for a long day and be outside for 10 hours each day. You need to be able to carry a backpack on about 5-10 kg.
Our base Juklafjord in Jondal, Jonavegen 20, 5627 Jondal
Weather and snow conditions are important and a part of this expedition. Often correct equipment, knowledge, and route adjustments can make it possible to do the expedition even in rough weather, but safety first, so if too much wind or risk for snow avalanche can stop us!
This tour is perfect for groups up to 15 pax. This is the best teambuilding you can have in your company!
Get in touch and let us tailor made your hike.
We have over 150 pair of mountain boots in sizes from 33-48 (EUR) which are designed for glacier hiking/climbing. This means the sole are stiff and they have good support around the ankle. Good boots are important for the safety, so we do not charge any extra for the boots, it's included in the price to borrow boots. Of course we understand if you prefer to use your own boots if you have, and as long as they are good enough you are welcome to that. Bring them, and the guide will check them and give you the best advice. Note: The crampon/spike we install under the boots can scratch the surface of the boots.
Fjords, mountains and glaciers. Waterfalls, hundreds of thousands of fruit trees and vibrant villages. The Hardangerfjord - the third-longest in the world - contains the best Norway has to offer. With a rich food and cultural history, world-renowned icons and unique nature experiences, it is easy to understand why Hardanger has been a popular destination for hundreds of years. The region, with the municipalities of Kvam, Eidfjord, Kvinnherad, Ullensvang and Ulvik, is an eldorado that is difficult to describe in words. You have to experience it for yourself. Please check Visithardangerfjord for more information.
We try to be as flexible as we can. For the daily hikes "Blue Ice Hike" and "Panorama Glacier Hike" you can cancel until 24 hours before the hike and get 100% refund or change the tour date. Cancellation or no show later than 24 hours before hike does not give a right to a any refund. For all other hikes/tours we offer, the cancellation deadline of 5 days before the tour date applies unless otherwise agreed. That means, if you can cancel 5 days before the hike you will get a full refund. If you cancel later than this but before 24 hours before the hike, there is a 50% refund, if canceled less than 24 hours before the trip, there is no refund. If Folgefonni Breførarlag has to cancel the trip due to weather / conditions, you will get 100% refund.
The glacier hikes are arranged in all kind of weather. Rain normally don't stop us. The weather is a part of the glacier experience. Good clothing is important to make sure you don't get cold. The colors in the ice can be even more fantastic in rain, but of course if we can choose we prefer the sunny days. Strong wind make it harder to arrange the tour, so if wind is strong and direction not ideal we may have to cancel the tour for safety reason. Then you will get refund if you are not able to switch date.