Skiing in Geilo
ALPINE: Geilo offers 40 ski slopes and 18 lifts distributed across both sides of the town center. You can ski right down into the center from Havsdalen or from the opposite side via Kikut and Geilolia. The slopes in Geilo are perfect for the whole family and cater to all types of international guests:
FACTS
- Total lift capacity: 25,000 people per hour
- Number of ski lifts: 18 (5 chairlifts, 6 T-bars, 7 button lifts)
- Number of snowboard areas: 4
- Number of runs: 40 (including 10 green, 10 blue, 15 red, 5 black)
- Total piste length: 35 km
- Night skiing (Alpine): 6 floodlit slopes
- Longest run: 2,000 m
- Maximum vertical drop: 378 m
SAFETY
The Geilo Ski Patrol is one of Norway’s oldest and most professional ski patrols. Their most important task is, of course, ensuring safety throughout the resort.
CROSS-COUNTRY: 555 kilometers of marked and groomed trails in Hol municipality. Additionally, the DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) maintains approx. 160 kilometers of marked trails, some of which are partially groomed. A 5 km floodlit trail is located by Geilohallen. A trail map (scale 1:25,000) shows all paths and tracks, with trails color-coded by difficulty level. The grooming machines are equipped with GPS transmitters showing their real-time location and how recently the trails in the area were prepared; see today’s updated trail reports.
The trails around Ustedalsfjorden are perfect for families with children, featuring informational signage along the way about the local nature and culture. Summit trips to Hallingskarvet will satisfy the demands of more experienced and endurance-oriented skiers. The trail map shows marked routes and where dining facilities are located along the way. Free trail maps are available at the Tourist Information office.