Norwegian Mountains, Sogn og Fjordane
Korenosi, 1468m
Middagshaugen, 1423m
Lovardalsnosi, 1389m
| Fylke/Kommune : | Sogn og Fjordane county/Luster municipality | ||||
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1417-I Lustrafjorden (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000)
1517-IV Hurrungane (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000) 1418-III Jostedalen (Statens Kartverk, Norge 1:50 000) |
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Korenosi: 118m Middagshaugen: 73m Lovardalsnosi: 59m |
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| Hiked : | May 2013 | ||||
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Korenosi
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Introduction
The mountain plateau west of Berdalsbandet offers a fantastic terrain for easy spring skiing - when the road between Øvre Årdal and Sognefjellet is open. The terrain is excellent for skiing with the family and you do not have to cross any steep or exposed slopes.
The first top -
Lovardalsnosi - is located only 0,6km west of the road. Here, you can
rig yourself up for great comfort in the sunshine and enjoy a fantastic view towards
Hurrungane's western group of peaks - or continue towards Korenosi - a
2km ski trip to the southwest.
Western Hurrungane peaks
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From Korenosi, you can proceed north to Hestdalsfjellet and then east to Middagshaugen before setting the course back to Berdalsbandet. If you're looking for a longer trip, consider visiting Larsokfjellet and Nobbafjelli - located closer to Lustrafjorden.
Lovardalsnosi and Korenosi are located in Årdal municipality while Middagshaugen belongs to Luster. Hestdalsfjellet (only mentioned and not described any further on this page) is located on the municipality border.
Korenosi
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Primary factor:
Korenosi (1468m, UTM 32 V 430042 6810675) has a primary factor of 118m towards the higher parent Larsokfjellet (1540m). The saddle (32 V 429413 6813408) is found in the pass Passi (!) north of Hestdalsfjellet. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 1340-1360m, interpolated to 1350m.
Lovardalsnosi (1389m, UTM 32 V 431334 6811713) has a primary factor of 59m towards the higher parent Middagshaugen (1423m). The saddle (32 V 431351 6812217) is found by Holevatnet - between the two tops. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 1320-1340m, interpolated to 1330m.
Middagshaugen (1423m, UTM 32 V 431001 6813229) has a primary factor of 73m towards the higher parent Korenosi. The saddle (32 V 430418 6813204) is found between Middagshaugen and Hestdalsfjellet. Ref. Norge 1:50,000 (20m contours), the saddle is within the range 1340-1360m, interpolated to 1350m.
Middagshaugen
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Route descriptions
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Route 1: Lovardalsnosi - Korenosi
- Middagshaugen ski-trip (spring)
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This route description is valid per May 2013
Access
(all distances are approx. distances)
The starting point for this route description is the toll booth at Berdalsbandet. You get there from Øvre Årdal or from Turtagrø (RV55). These roads are closed in winter. Consult vegvesen.no (external link) for information about Norwegian roads.
Berdalsbandet
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The route:
The skiing route
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The round trip route is quite obvious and doesn't really need a whole lot of explaining. The pitch up to Lovardalsnosi is 0,6-0,7km. The next leg to Korenosi is roughly 2km. Hopefully, you will find a snow bridge that takes you safely across the river from Hestdalsvatnet.
Middagshaugen is a 3km trip from Korenosi. The final leg to Berdalsbandet is approx. 2,4km.
Astounding views from Middagshaugen
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Pictures and Trip reports:
- Lovardalsnosi, Korenosi and Middagshaugen, May 26 2013
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