All-Women Hiking Departures | You could be in Norway this summer, on an all-women hiking retreat, surrounded by quintessential Norwegian landscapes—you’re just a few clicks away. Join us for a week-long retreat and let’s explore the splendor of dramatic fjords, towering peaks, mountain lakes, and other natural marvels. We’ll be based in a three-star waterfront hotel in Molde and an expert guide will take us to pristine landscapes every day. Crafted exclusively for women wanting both a thrilling adventure and a tranquil escape, this empowering journey is something that will stay with you for life.
Today is all about arriving in Molde and preparing for tomorrow. Make sure to arrive no later than 6 pm. You’ll get picked up from the airport, settle into your accommodation, go through a trip briefing, and finally gather with your group. Meet the other participants and enjoy your welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
Have breakfast at the hotel and take a packed lunch with you. Today you’ll either hike to the Tusenårsvarden viewpoint (523 m / 1,715 ft) or Varden viewpoint (407 m / 1,335 ft), both boasting wonderful views of the sea. Continue to a mountain lake and take a refreshing swim! Return to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 6-10 km / 3-6 miles
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
Following a delicious breakfast, head on today’s hiking adventure. The Troll Church at 484 m (1,588 ft) consists of three exciting grottos with underground streams and a beautiful waterfall. Once you get back to the surface, there’s a lake with white marble “jetties”. Brave hikers can take a swim! If you’re feeling especially energetic, you can hike further over the mountain ridge at 832 m (2,729 ft)—as the mountains behind Troll’s Church are very distinctive with jagged points and spires—and make a loop back to the cave.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hiking: 8+ km / 5+ miles
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
Jendemsfjellet at 633 m (2,080 ft) is a mountain near Molde with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the fjords and mountains. Depending on your energy levels, you can choose between the shorter or the longer trail.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
Take the ferry and drive to Trollstigen. Trollstigen or the Troll ladder/road is a famous mountain road with narrow curves and sharp hairpin bends. The road features 11 hairpin curves and an elevation of 850 m (2,788 ft). An impressive bridge of natural stone carries the road across the Stigfossen waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Norway. Stigfossen is a powerful waterfall with a height of 240 m (787 ft), from which 180 m (590 ft) is almost a single drop. Guests can choose if they want to drive up or hike. The Kløvstien hike is preserved as a cultural heritage, and its stone steps and chains are making challenging parts more accessible and safer.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
After breakfast, take off on a road trip to the Atlantic Road. The Atlantic Road’s stretch between Bud and Kristiansund is one continuous experience packed with coastal scenery, culture, and history. The road that crosses this “infamous stretch of the ocean” was hailed as the world’s best road trip by the British newspaper The Guardian. In 2006. The 8.3 km (5 miles) road, with 8 bridges of a total length of 891 meters, was built on several small islands and skerries and is spanned by eight bridges and several landfills. You will hike to Sjurvarden at 667 m (2,188 ft), a mountain that stretches out to the sea, giving a powerful view of Hustadvika, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastal landscape from Sunnmøre and Smøla on Nordmøre. If it happens to rain, you will take an excursion to the old fishing village of Bud and walk along the coastal hiking trail.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Thon Hotel
All good things come to an end, but only until next time! Your guide will transfer you to the airport and say goodbye. However, if you’d like to keep on exploring this spectacular area, that’s completely understandable. In that case, just ask your guides for some recommendations and continue your adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
This itinerary may vary based on group comfort, weather conditions, or local regulations, and some sections may not always be accessible.
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While no specific hiking experience is needed, good fitness and a readiness for steep, rocky terrain are essential. Yoga experience is not necessary.
Hikes and yoga sessions can be tailored to suit the preferences and energy levels of you and your group, but keep in mind that you’ll be hiking for 5 days in a row on occasionally challenging terrain. Your experienced guide will be there every step of the way, offering encouragement and ready to adjust the pace as needed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please review the itinerary for day-to-day distances and hikes to get a better understanding of what to expect.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
Hiking and yoga retreat in Norway can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
Single occupancy rooms are the standard for this adventure.
If opting for a hiking & yoga retreat in 2027, it’s possible to arrange double rooms upon request.
To get to Molde, the base of your Norway hiking retreat, most people fly into Molde Airport (MOL), 10 minutes from the city center. Driving from Oslo is also an option, though it takes 8 hours.
Make sure you land in Molde no later than 6 pm on Day 1. Your guides will come pick you up from the airport, which is just 10 minutes away from the city. If you’re arriving a day earlier, or this timeframe doesn’t suit you, you can also take public transportation or a taxi to reach the city.
Insurance is mandatory for this tour. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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