Ål

Location

Ål
Norway
60° 40' 2.7552" N, 8° 31' 48.0036" E
NO
General info: 

Ål in Hallingdal is a ski resort located between Geilo and Hemsedal where you find two ski centres, one of Norways’s longest toboggan hills and 400 km of cross country tracks. Ål Skicentre in Votndalen has a large family area, as well as areas for freeride and jibbing. The ski area ranges from 570 to 1042 m, has 5 ski lifts, and offers 16 km of prepared runs. The skiing area is equipped with snow cannons, and can offer prepared runs of various levels of difficulty. There are designated runs and areas both for beginners, children and advanced skiers. Caféteria and ski rental. In Bergsjøområdet you find Skarslia Ski- and toboggan centre. The ski centre has two alpine slopes (1000 m and 900 m) and an own slope for children (200 m). There are also two toboggan slopes (1300 and 1600 m) and caféteria and ski rental. In Ål you can enjoy 400 km of prepared cross-country tracks in mountain and forest terrain, and the landscape with its enormous mountain ranges have contributed to Ål's status as an Eldorado for nature lovers, both in winter and summer. In Bergsjøområdet there are excellent conditions for kiting, and every weekend throughout the winter kiting courses are arranged.

BASE: 1856ft
SUMMIT: 3412ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1548ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 5

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: NOK310.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: NOK310.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: NOK1260.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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