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Hemsedal's extensive ski area is one of only half a dozen in Scandinavia to offer a vertical of 800 metres or more (all the others, except Åre in Sweden, are in Norway). It is located about 2km (just over a mile) from Hemsedal village, although you can stay slopeside and all the way along the road from the resort to the slopes. There is a second smaller ski area included on the lift ticket at Solheisen, 11km (7 miles) away. It has three drag lifts serving half a dozen trails which cater for all abilities. For beginners there's a special ski area at the bottom of the mountain and long gentle cruisers to move on to. Intermediates have a good range of trails including challenging routes down through the trees and bowl skiing above the treeline. Hemsedal has plenty to entertain more advanced and expert level winter sports fans - especially if you take them up on the many guided tour options including off piste and high mountain touring. On piste there are some steep mogul fields and a long World Cup course down from the area's high point at Totten peak. Slalom fans have a self-timer course and there are weekly races for almost all ages and abilities and in all disciplines. Parallel races with two competitors descending together are organised twice a week at the Solheisen centre. There are vast cross-country trails, 220km (138 miles) locally. Two trails (the 2km and 3km) are floodlit until about 11pm daily. Telemarking is popular and it's possible to take a mountain top expedition on telemark skis, skiing up with animal skins under the skis to give grip and then skiing down again. Night skiing is available from 5.30 until 9pm four evenings every week. This night skiing covers tough and intermediate stand trails as well as the gentle slopes.
Country:
Norway
Resort height:
625m
Top lift:
1450m
Bottom lift:
810m
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