Ål Ski Resort Guide
Ål, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 980m |
| Resort Height | 490m |
| Nearest Airports | Fagernes and Oslo |
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Ål
Historic ski centre with several museums, exhibitions and galleries as well as wide ranging winter attractions including sleigh rides, dog sledding and ice fishing. Cross-country skiing is a major pastime with trails floodlit at night.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Ål is at an altitude of 490m.
Ål has direct access to 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Ål offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ål?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 2 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Ål Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 320km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Ål Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 980m |
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| Lowest Piste | 490m |
| Resort Altitude (Ål) | 490m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Ål Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ål is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'Svartebergloypa'.
Snowboarding
The ski centre operates two fun boxes.
Location and Map
Where is Ål?
This ski resort is in Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ål is Fagernes, 67 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 six ski lifts are able to uplift 3,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ål 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 Ål, 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 Tourist Office Website for the latest.
