The Lustrafjorden loop

Lustrafjorden is a 40 km long fjord arm at the innermost end of Sognefjorden, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Norway. At the very end of the fjord lies the village of Skjolden. Beyond this point rise Norway’s highest mountain regions, with numerous peaks above 2000 meters and massive glaciers, including Hurrungane and Jotunheimen.

The fjord forms the final section of Sognefjorden, the world’s longest ice-free fjord, stretching 205 km from the ocean to Skjolden.

The 207-km-long GR®96 heads toward Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, famous for its natural cirque and majestic waterfalls. The trail passes through Magland, Le Reposoir, and Entremont, where the landscape varies with steep-sided valleys and rushing rivers. La Balme-de-Thuy marks an important stop with its steep cliffs. Upon arriving in Annecy, a historic lakeside town often nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps,” hikers can enjoy the beauty of its canals and architecture.