In a nutshell

An unmissable excursion through the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian fjords and the surreal atmosphere in the villages nestled between the mountains, concluding with the famous Trollstigen whose 11 hairpin bends and hair-raising gradient will make the journey indescribably thrilling.

Main stops

Romsdalsfjord, Innfjord village and fjord
Måndalen, Tresfjord, Skorgedalen, Ørskogfjellet
Sjøholt, Storfjord
Stordal village: Octagonal Church
Norddalsfjord, Valldal village, Gudbrand Gorge
Trollstigheimen, Trollstigen ("Trolls' Path") and Trollveggen ("Troll Wall")

The programme

Departing from Åndalsnes and travelling along the Romsdalsfjord (the terminus of the Raumabanen railway line which links the Romsdal region with eastern Norway and the capital, Oslo), we head for Innfjord, at the end of which lies the village of the same name, famous for wood carving and traditional rose painting ("rosemaling").
We continue along the road that follows the coastline, passing through Måndalen, on to Tresfjord and then changing direction to climb up to Skorgedalen and on to Ørskogfjellet.
Our journey continues through the village of Sjøholt, along the Storfjord, going through small villages like Stordal, famous for its local furniture industry which exports products all over the world.
As we cross the valley in Stordal, we pass the charming Octagonal Church which dates back to 1789. After going over the mountain pass, we descend quickly along the Norddalsfjord where we encounter the village of Valldal, famous for its strawberry production.
Continuing along the fertile valley, we stop at the spectacular Gudbrand Gorge to take photographs, before climbing higher up the mountain beyond the tree-line.
Then we arrive at one of the main attractions of the Åndalsnes region , the Trollstigen or "Trolls' Path", a breathtaking road closed to traffic in winter which descends into the valley from Trollstigheimen with 11 incredible hairpin bends, a 12% gradient and a single lane for almost the entire route.
Before reaching the end of our tour, we make a quick diversion to admire the "Troll Wall" or Trollveggen (first climbed by an Anglo-Norwegian roped party in 1958), the tallest vertical rock face in Europe (915 metres) and a popular destination for climbing enthusiasts from all over the world.

Good to know

Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.
We recommend that you wear suitable clothing in the event of inclement weather.