Beitostølen Ski Resort Guide
Beitostølen, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 14km |
| Highest Lift | 1,100m |
| Resort Height | 900m |
| Nearest Airport | Fagernes |
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Beitostølen
A resort offering free thinking skiing - barbecues, guided ski tours off piste, a children's playground and ski school. Beitostølen is located in the Jotunheim Region in the centre of Norway and offers a cosy and intimate atmosphere. There are two resorts - the Beitostölen Ski center in the village offers the best slopes for children and beginners. For the challenging slopes go to the Beitostölen Alpine center in Raudalen. Ski shuttle bus several times a day and both resorts on the same lift pass.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Beitostølen is at an altitude of 900m, with 14km of marked runs.
Beitostølen has direct access to 14km of downhill skiing, with 17 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Beitostølen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Beitostølen?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 20 January, with around 54cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Beitostølen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 4km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 5km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 6 | 3km |
| Downhill Total Length | 14km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 320km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes
Beitostølen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,100m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 900m |
| Resort Altitude (Beitostølen) | 900m |
| Max Vertical | 200m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Beitostølen Overview
A resort offering free thinking skiing - barbecues, guided ski tours off piste, a children's playground and ski school. Beitostølen is located in the Jotunheim Region in the centre of Norway and offers a cosy and intimate atmosphere.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Beitoheisen'.
Snowboarding
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Location and Map
Where is Beitostølen?
This ski resort is in Øystre Slidr, Oppland, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Beitostølen is Fagernes, 45 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 4km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Beitostølen 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 Beitostølen, 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 Beitostølen Tourist Office for the latest.
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