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Alta canyon / Sautso

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Norway

Ruija region

Alta

Alta canyon / Sautso

Moderate

4.7

(110)

633

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Alta canyon / Sautso

03:47

12.8km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8 m

Alta Canyon Trailhead

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Waterproof shoes are recommended for crossing the streams. Difficulty level depends on water level.

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4.99 km

Alta Canyon River Crossing

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After rain, this river crossing becomes more difficult. You may want to take off your shoes and take a towel with you.

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6.36 km

Alta Canyon

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Great hike to the canyon from the parking lot. You cross the water using wooden boards.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

Surfaces

12.8 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

14°C

10°C

99 %

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Comments

August 24, 2023,Alta Canyon

A restricted gravel road leads to the upper car park and there is a barrier that seems to block the road from time to time!
From the lower car park approx. 2 hours longer tour.
Overall, the path is very easy to walk. The river crossings can be a bit difficult for the timid or inexperienced hiker.

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July 24, 2023,Hiking Tour

A beautiful walk to see the Alta canyon

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August 3, 2022,Wandeling Alta canyon

Beautiful route was a beautiful trip well worth it

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July 5, 2022,Alta Canyon

Access to parking lot via gravel road. If the barrier is up, then passage is permitted

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July 16, 2024,Alta Canyon in Gargia

We started the tour above the Gargia Lodge. A gravel path that can be easily managed with normal cars leads to the hiking car park. The hike is easy to do with children, but please bring hiking boots. A few small rivers have to be crossed over stones and wooden boards. The view into the canyon is simply magnificent after …

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