Geilo Ski Resort Guide
Geilo, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 48km |
| Highest Lift | 1,180m |
| Resort Height | 800m |
| Nearest Airport | Fagernes |
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Geilo
The ski area of Geilo is at an altitude of 800m, with 48km of marked runs.
Summary
Geilo has direct access to 48km of downhill skiing, with 45 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Geilo offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Geilo offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Geilo.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Geilo is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Geilo?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 18 December.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Geilo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 3km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | 10km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | 13km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 13 | 22km |
| Downhill Total Length | 48km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 500km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Geilo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,180m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 800m |
| Resort Altitude (Geilo) | 800m |
| Max Vertical | 380m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Geilo has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Geilo?
This ski resort is in Hol, Viken, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Geilo is Fagernes, 105 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 24km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Geilo open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
