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Guided hike to Aurlandsdalen Valley

Summer, Autumn
Hard

Join an exclusive guided hike through the wild and wonderful Aurlandsdalen Valley this summer.

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About Aurlandsdalen Valley

Aurlandsdalen Valley is one of the finest one-day-hikes you can do in the area. The Valley is known as Norway’s Grand Canyon, and when walking through it you get close to both spectacular landscape and cultural heritage.

The leg from Østerbø to Vassbygdi is approx. 20 kilometres long and mostly downhill on single-track trail. Because of its length it is a demanding hike.

Learn more about the hike here

Available from May to October
Group size: 2–4 people

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Season

Summer, Autumn

Difficulty

Hard
A woman and a man with a backpack and a pole walk past a waterfall in a rock pile

Itinerary:

08:30: Meet in Flåm and depart together for Vassbygdi. The guide will contact you beforehand to arrange the exact meeting point.

09:10: Bus from Vassbygdi to Østerbø

10:00 – 17:00: Hike from Østerbø to Vassbygdi*

17:15: The guide drives you back to Flåm after the hike.

*Hiking time may vary from group to group.

You will stop along the way for a packed lunch and other short breaks.

Two hikers walk on a narrow path down a mountainside. There is beautiful sunshine and lush green trees all around.
© Chris Baldry

What to bring:

  • Backpack (10 - 25 litres)
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Water bottle (min. 1 litre, more in sunny and warm weather)
  • Walking sticks (recommended)
  • Packed lunch & snacks
  • Dress according to the weather:
    • Minimum trousers and wind and waterproof jacket.
    • Shorts and t-shirt if it's hot
    • Always have extra layers available.

Since the guide will meet you directly on the bus, having all equipment ready in advance is extra important. The guide will contact you two days in advance to clarify that you have the necessary equipment and answer any questions.

View down Aurlandsdalen. In the picture, a sheep lies chewing grass in front of the door of an old sheep barn.
© C Baldry
A woman in shorts fills her drinking bottle with water from a stream
© Chris Baldry
View of a cascading waterfall in Aurlandsdalen
© Chris Baldry

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