Guided Tour – Presten – West Pillar

Dreaming of one of Norway’s finest rock climbing routes?

Price: From 5000 NOK

Dreaming of one of Norway’s finest rock climbing routes? The West Pillar on Presten is within reach. Join us on an adventure.

Presten is a legendary sea cliff rising dramatically from the ocean near Henningsvær. It is a world-renowned climbing destination, attracting climbers from around the globe. Every pitch is worth writing home about, and we would dare say this is world-class climbing.

The route consists of 11 pitches, graded 6. Most of the climbing is around grade 5, with a few harder sections. This makes it a demanding climb that requires previous climbing experience.

This tour is suitable for experienced climbers. It is a long climbing route that also requires good physical fitness. We recommend spending a day climbing shorter routes with us before taking on Presten.

Facts about Presten

Just outside Henningsvær rises the majestic sea cliff Presten. For many years, it served as an important navigational landmark for fishermen, together with Vågakallen. The cliff consists of solid granite.

The first ascent was made by Arild Meyer and Brynjulf. The West Pillar offers world-class crack climbing. On the descent, we also pass the popular summit of Festvågtind and the Torsketunga rock formation. A long day of excellent rock climbing and unforgettable natural scenery sums up this adventure perfectly.

Weather conditions Climbing is only possible in dry weather.

Contact vegard@ifrinatur.no for more information and booking.

Suited fore

For climbers with solid indoor climbing experience who can comfortably climb grade 5+.

Equipment

Necessary equipment can be borrowed from us.

Meeting point

Trevarefabrikken, Henningsvær, or another agreed meeting point.

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   I Fri Natur - Mountain guides Lofoten
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   Henrik Torper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended! Best guides in Lofoten for ski and climbing! I recently joined Klatreakademiet to develop my skills in traditional (TRAD) climbing and had an amazing experience. We climbed the front side of Svolværgeita, Gandalfveggen, and several other fantastic locations.The local guides are highly experienced and great at creating a fantastic learning environment. If you are planning to climb or ski in Lofoten, this is definitely the company to use. I highly recommend them! Thank’s to Vegard and Håvard
  
 
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   Jan Kaus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely recommended! Climbing Svolværgeita was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to the Lofoten Islands. The guiding was outstanding from start to finish - professional, relaxed, and always focused on our safety. I felt completely safe and well looked after throughout the entire tour. Our guide’s experience, calm attitude, and passion for the mountains turned the climb into an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views, excellent organization, and the overall atmosphere made it a truly amazing adventure. If you’re planning to climb Svolværgeita, this is the company to go with. Thank you for an incredible experience - we would book with you again anytime! Best regards Jan
  
 
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   Barwago Mohamed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Første gang vi klatra ute, og det var gøy og føltes trygt hele veien. Litt skummelt i starten, men det gikk fort over siden instruktøren vår, Vegard, var rolig og forklarte ting godt. 10/10 anbefaler det. Fikk lyst til å klatre mer ute nå.
  
 
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   Merna Rezk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the Svolværgeita climb with Vegard, and he made it so seamless! I had no climbing experience at all, but Vegard was patient enough for us to take our time in the climb, ensured to tell us all about the safety and gave tips on how to climb the tough parts! I would definitely recommend them and would definitely come again for future climbs :)!
  
 
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   Åsmund Rokne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anbefales på det sterkeste for både kurs og turer!
  
 
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   Sarah H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super fint skred och ski kurs med masse nye information och mycket lokal kunskap! Kan absolut rekommendera till alla som vill lära sig mer om vara ute i skredterräng.
  
 
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   Joakim Wathne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dyktige og kunnskapsrike gjeng, 2 gode uker på ski og skredakademiet! Kan anbefale både Ifrinatur og ski og skredakademiet!
  
 
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   Hans Are Fossland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To utrolig lærerike uker på Ski- og skredakademiet i Lofoten. Dyktige og engasjerte guider delte masse kunnskap om snø, skred og trygge veivalg i fjellet. Samtidig fikk vi oppleve fantastisk natur og mange flotte skiturer. Kan virkelig anbefales til alle som vil bli tryggere på ski i vinterfjellet.⛷️
  
 
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   Johanne Eidsvold 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Verdens beste folk! Vi hadde en fantastisk hyggelig og nyttig helg hvor vi lærte mye om skred og natur. Burde være obligatorisk med et kurs hos I Fri Natur<3