Kvitfjell Ski Resort Guide
Kvitfjell, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
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Total Piste Length | 20km |
Highest Lift | 1,140m |
Resort Height | 190m |
Nearest Airports | Fagernes and Oslo |
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Kvitfjell
The course for the men's downhill for the 1994 Winter Olympics was especially created here, 50km from Lillehammer, and the Super Giant Slalom was also staged here. There are wonderful views of the Gudbrandsdal Valley. The Troll Regional Pass covers lifts in Galdhopiggen Summer Ski Gola Halfjell Skeikampen.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Kvitfjell is at an altitude of 190m, with 20km of marked runs.
Kvitfjell has direct access to 20km of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Kvitfjell offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Kvitfjell is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Kvitfjell.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kvitfjell?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 3 March.
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Ski Area Stats
Kvitfjell Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 7 | |
Downhill Total Length | 20km | |
Cross Country Total Length | 123km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 |
Altitudes
Kvitfjell Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 1,140m |
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Lowest Piste | 204m |
Resort Altitude (Kvitfjell) | 190m |
Max Vertical | 950m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Location and Map
Where is Kvitfjell?
This ski resort is in Sør-Fron, Oppland, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kvitfjell is Fagernes, 177 minutes drive away.
Oslo airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 8,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 7km of ski runs, with 12 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kvitfjell open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Open.
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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 Kvitfjell, 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 Kvitfjell Tourist Office for the latest.
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