Valdres Ski Resort Guide
Valdres, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 11km |
| Highest Lift | 1,060m |
| Resort Height | 700m |
| Nearest Airport | Fagernes |
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Valdres
A wide variety of skiing opportunities on offer, with a reputation for telemark and snow-boarding. Alternatives include ice fishing, overnighting in snow caves, dog sledding, sleigh rides, hang-glinding or parachuting from the local airstrip. The local folk museum has over 15000 artefacts.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Valdres is at an altitude of 700m, with 11km of marked runs.
Valdres has direct access to 11km of downhill skiing, with 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Valdres offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Valdres?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 21 April.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Valdres Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | 3km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 5km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 2km |
| Downhill Total Length | 11km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 150km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes
Valdres Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,060m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 700m |
| Resort Altitude (Valdres) | 700m |
| Max Vertical | 360m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Valdres Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Valdres is 2km long.
Snowboarding
Some of the best snowboarding terrain in Norway.
Location and Map
Where is Valdres?
This ski resort is in Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Valdres is Fagernes, 15 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 3,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 7km of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Valdres 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 Valdres, 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 Valdres Tourist Office for the latest.
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