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Sognefjellet from Fortun

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
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Difficulty points 1148
Length 17.1 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 10.8%
Total ascent 4760 ft

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Beautiful scenery
16 hairpin turns
#10 toughest climb of Norway
#2 most elevation gain of Norway
#4 longest climb of Norway
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Sognefjellet from Fortun is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 17.1 mi long and bridges 4760 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1148. The top of the ascent is located at 4682 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: Fv55

4.0 by Brandon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Sognefjellet is Norway's Col du Galibier. For centuries it has been the trade route between East and West Scandinavia. You can see this clearly at the top with the many ancient 'varden' - or stone towers - marking the way across the mountain range. The top of this road is really the reason why you want to climb this mountain. As I said before, this pass is like the Galibier in the French Alps, the road from Fortun (or Skjolden if you want to start from sea level like me) is not... read more

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Reviews (3)

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JonasSommarset
11 Mo 5.0

Long and hard, but not so much as the stats here indicate - I wouldn’t count the last 12km as part of the climb, only the first 15 (or at most to the 21km mark..). Thus, it should perhaps not be in the top 10 hardest climbs in Norway - Dalsnibba at 10th is much more challenging imo. Traffic is light, the asphalt is for the most part nice, but beware when descending - the road is quite bumpy in the lower parts.

Sognefjellet from Fortun
Sognefjellet from Fortun
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johs78
11 Mo 5.0

This is a long and hard climb, but well worth it. An ice cream and a Coca-Cola (with sugar) at Sognefjellshytta is recommended. In the spring/early summer, right after the road opens, it is spectacular to cycle between the snow edges.

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Brandon
3 y 4.0 01:24:55 (12.1 mph)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Sognefjellet is Norway's Col du Galibier. For centuries it has been the trade route between East and West Scandinavia. You can see this clearly at the top with the many ancient 'varden' - or stone towers - marking the way across the mountain range.

The top of this road is really the reason why you want to climb this mountain. As I said before, this pass is like the Galibier in the French Alps, the road from Fortun (or Skjolden if you want to start from sea level like me) is not very remarkable in itself. The view of Sognefjorden is sparse, but Norway's highest mountains are clearly in sight.

This includes the necessary doom clouds, as the weather can change quite often on this mountain pass. I started in the rain in Skjolden, which quickly changed to normal clouds. Halfway up, the real storm clouds came over the mountain, which suddenly broke open to let the sun through for the final stretch. Here too, one or two extra layers, a mackintosh and some leg warmers are no luxury. After all, it won't be the first time that it snows on the pass in the middle of July!

The locals strongly recommend the weather forecast app "YR.no"! This is really a must have on your phone when you go cycling in the Norwegian mountains. This app uses the many weather stations around the mountain passes and gives you current, and by-far the most accurate weather forecasts compared to any other app!!! Check for Sognefjellethytta for example, or open the map and check the weather in the surrounding mountains.

Well, the road surface is excellent, there is a lot of traffic for Norwegian standards, but it is still very little in absolute terms.

We were very bothered by the dozens of flies that attacked you on the way up, they are impossible to get rid of!!! Only when you pass the tree line can you continue to climb.

Once you are above the trees, you have some signs that indicate the altitude 1000 moh, 1100moh etc...

At about 1200 metres over havet the first glacier comes into view and the race over the rolling last 10 kilometres can begin. Don't forget to look to the right as there are several beautiful glaciers to enjoy.

Descending is easy because of the nice wide road surface. Beware of the wet roads that are very common here!

Sognefjellet is zo’n beetje de Col du Galibier van Noorwegen. Al eeuwen lang is het de handelsweg tussen Oost en West Scandinavië. Boven aan de top is dit goed te zien met de vele eeuwenoude ‘varden’ - ofwel stene torens - om de weg over de het gebergte te markeren.

Deze top van deze weg is toch wel echt de rede waarom je deze berg wilt beklimmen. Zoals ik eerder zei, is deze pas net zoals de Galibier in de Franse alpen, de weg vanuit Fortun (of Skjolden als je uit principe vanaf zeeniveau wilt starten zoals ik) is ansich niet heel opmerkelijk. Het uitzicht op Sognefjorden is spaarzaam, maar de hoogste bergen van Noorwegen zijn duidelijk in zicht.

Daarbij hoort ook de nodige doemswolken, want het weer wil nogal eens omslaan op deze bergpas. Ik begon in de regen in Skjolden, dat snel veranderde in gewone bewolking. Halverwege omhoog kwamen de echte stormwolken over de berg, die opeens openbraken om de zon door te laten voor het laatste stuk. Ook zeker hier is dus een of twee extra lagen, een regenjas en wat beenwarmers geen overbodige luxe. Het zal namelijk niet de eerste keer zijn dat het sneeuwt op de pas midden in Juli!

De locals raden de weervoorspellings app “YR.no” sterk aan! Deze is echt een must have op je telefoon als je in het Noorse gebergte gaat fietsen. Deze app maakt gebruik van de vele weerstations rondom de bergpassen en geven je actueel, en by-far de meest accurate weersvoorspellingen vergeleken met welke andere app dan ook!!! Check bijvoorbeeld voor Sognefjellethytta, of open de kaart en kijk naar het weer in de rondom gelegen bergen.

Nou goed, het wegdek is uitstekend, er is relatief veel verkeer voor Noorse standaarden, maar dat is nogsteeds bijzonder weinig in absolute termen.

Wij hadden erg veel last van de tientallen vliegen die je belaagde op de weg omhoog, ze zijn niet weg te krijgen!!! Pas als je de boomgrens passeert kun je rustig doorklimmen.

Als je dan eenmaal boven de bomen bent heb je wat bordjes die de hoogte aangeven 1000 moh, 1100moh etc…

Bij zo’n 1200 meter over havet komt de eerste gletsjer in beeld en kan de race over het de glooiende laatste 10 kilometers beginnen. Vergeet niet naar rechts te kijken want er zijn verschillende prachtige gletsjers om van te genieten.

Afdaling is goed te doen door het mooie brede wegdek. Pas wel op de natte wegen die je hier heel vaak tegen komt!!

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:26:07
7 mph 02:25:55
9 mph 01:53:43
12 mph 01:25:26

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sognefjellet can be cycled from 2 sides. Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sognefjellet from Fortun.

You don't need special gearing for Sognefjellet from Fortun. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Sognefjellet from Fortun belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Sognefjellet from Fortun is 17.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Sognefjellet from Fortun is 5.3%.

Sognefjellet from Fortun has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Sognefjellet from Fortun is at 4682 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:26:07 to climb Sognefjellet from Fortun. At 7 mph the time is 02:25:55, and at 9 mph 01:53:43. For the fastest cyclists, 01:25:26 is an achievable time.

Sognefjellet from Fortun is located in the region in Norway.

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