Gol Ski Resort Guide
Gol, Norway
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 8km |
| Highest Lift | 900m |
| Resort Height | 250m |
| Nearest Airports | Fagernes and Oslo |
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Gol
One of Norway's best all-round ski centres with lifts 2.5km from the town by free ski bus. Gol's facilities include tropical pool, discotheque, floodlit ice rink and a museum, the Gildehall, housing a large collection of Norwegian folklore.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Gol is at an altitude of 250m, with 8km of marked runs.
Gol has direct access to 8km of downhill skiing, with 3 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Gol offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Gol offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Gol.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gol?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 19 January, with around 59cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Gol Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 8km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 260km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Gol Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 900m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 250m |
| Resort Altitude (Gol) | 250m |
| Max Vertical | 650m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Gol?
This ski resort is in Buskerud, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gol is Fagernes, 56 minutes drive away.
Oslo airport is also within three hours drive.
Fagernes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Gol open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Gol, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Gol Tourist Office for the latest.
