Lofoty
Fly&Climb PLUS
July 2021
600€
There are few places in Europe with such a strong atmosphere and dramatic nature as summer Lofoten. A tangle of islands, where steep mountains grow directly from the sea, bathed in the never-setting sun. Those who like mountains, sea and silence will feel like in paradise. Anyone who likes to add bouldering into the mix, will be completely thrilled. This adventure offers a mixture of exploratory tourism, full of beautiful views and magical nooks, without the masses of holidaymakers and a perfect bouldering game on quality Nordic granite.
Provisional program:
Day 1: The adventure begins with an arrival in the mainland town of Bodø and an introductory midnight bouldering on the beach.
Day 2: Ferry ride to Lofoten and hiking around the town of Reine
Day 3: Moving and hiking to the beach Kvalvika, bouldering and sleeping on the beach
Day 4: Bouldering day at Kvalvike and hiking to the minibus
Day 5: Visit to the fishing village of Nusfjord and bouldering on the island of Flakstadøya
Day 6: Hiking over Uttakleiv Bay
Day 7: Bouldering on Uttakleiv beach
Day 8: Lofotr - Viking Museum
Day 9: Hiking and bouldering on the northeast side of the island and Vestvagøy
Day 10: Hiking on the island of Gimsøy
Day 11: Rest day at Henningsvær
Day 12: Bouldering and hiking around Henningsvær
Day 13: Hiking on Austvagøy island, transfer and ferry to Bodø
Day 14: Departure
Climbing and hiking:
Bouldering on Lofoten is a very pleasant and varied affair, the granite is fine and, depending on the area, offers a very wide range of boulders, from slabs to overhangs and from light to proper dards. Boulders are mostly scattered near the sea, but the rock is still dry and salt-free
Included:
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Pick-up at Bodø airport and transfer back to the airport
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ferries
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Transport in Lofoten
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Accommodation in camps (if we sleep in a camp)
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Tent, mat and camping and dinning gear
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Breakfasts and dinners
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Crashpads
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Climbing assistance and support
What you need to arrange yourself:
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Return ticket to Bodø
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Insurance
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Meals for the day (energy bars, nuts, fruit ...) - we will buy there
What to bring:
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You will only need your own climbing shoes and a chalk bag
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Sleeping bag
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Clothes and footwear for climbing and hiking
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Personal belongings
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Good mood
Maximum number of participants: 6
Condition for participation:
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Adequate physical condition - hikes last from 2 to 8 hours and are often very steep
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Level on boulders at least 5A Fb (V1 US)