They are estimated to be 2,500 to 6,000 years old. From Alta your journey will continue by bus. Finnmark has few roads, so it is easy to find your way. The town is a popular base for local anglers, hunters and winter sports enthusiasts. The road now takes a lonely course through a wonderful stretch of wild countryside.
Mountains appear in the distance on all horizons.
The only trees are scrub pines. Farm houses, which are few, are two storey. You see few people and may wonder if the buildings have been abandoned. The only signs of life are the vast herds of reindeer. Bus drivers are cautious and don't hurry.