Advertisement
14th May 2026 (Ascencion Day - Public Holiday)Price per person: 34.990 ISK
Distance: approx 5km
Elevation gain: approx 1200m
We will meet you at 09:30 at the gas station in Arnarstapi. From there we carpool to the location where we start the ski ascent.
Snæfellsjökull volcano combines great skiing in glaciated terrain with unforgettable views over the ocean. This volcano is located at the very edge of the west peninsula and surrounded by ocean on three sides. This is the perfect ski tour for people that would like to add great scenery to their ski tour!
We meet up at Arnarstapi, a small town at Snæfellsnes peninsula at 09:30. From Arnarstapi we car-pool to the start of the ski touring (10min of driving). Before embarking on this ski tour we have a quick safety briefing on glacier travelling.
The ski touring to the top takes about 3-4 hours, gaining around 1000m elevation depending where the snow-line starts.
The summit of this ancient volcano sits at 1446m with unforgettable panoramic views over the ocean. From the top we ski back down past crevasses and through lava fields all the way back to the car.
On the way down we can expect variable snow conditions.
What to bring:
Ski tourning jacket and pants
Ski touring equipment
Showel, probe and transceiver
Warm jacket down or synthetic
Hat
Gloves
Goggles
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lunch / snacks and water
Small backpack for personal equipment
If you do not have your own ski equipment or avalanche rescue equipment, equipment rental is available from our partner, Fjallakofinn outdoor store.
Advertisement
Event Venue
Snæfellsjökull, Patreksfjörður, Iceland
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
