Komsa Mountain UNESCO Hike
Tour Overview
On this hike from the edge of town you follow in the footsteps of Alta's first known inhabitants. We walk to the top of Komsa, one of the town's most popular peaks, with views over Alta, the Altafjord and the surrounding mountains. The hike is 1.5 km each way, with an elevation gain of 150 metres. It takes about one hour up and one hour down. Along the way your guide tells you about the Komsa culture, the foundation of Alta's UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a Stone Age culture first identified in Alta and named after the mountain. The first finds were made in the early 1920s, and the culture dates back to 10,000–6,000 BC. You also hear about everyday life in Alta today. Who is it for? We recommend this hike if you have some hiking experience. Most of it follows narrow trails of gravel, sand, soil, rock and roots.
Tour Highlights
- Experienced and Knowledgeable guide
- Coffee, toddy and snack
- Storytelling
- Hiking poles
- Transport to Start Point
What's included
Included
- Experienced and Knowledgeable guide
- Coffee, toddy and snack
- Storytelling
- Hiking poles
- Transport to Start Point
Pickup points
Alta Cruise Harbor
Havneveien 24, 9515 Alta
Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
Tour Map
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FAQ
Experience the Adventure
Discover the magic of this unique experience.
Hike in the Footsteps of History!
Discover 10,000 Years of Arctic Life!
Reach the Summit of Komsa!
Experience the Adventure
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Catch Komsa’s summit light while you’re here!
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