Kvitfjell
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| Kvitfjell | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ringebu, Oppland, Norway |
| Nearest city: | Lillehammer |
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| Top elevation: | 1,025m |
| Base elevation: | 185 m |
| Runs: | 120km |
| Longest run: | 3.5km |
| Lift system: | 7 (2 chairs, 2 T-Bars, 2 telescopic lifts, 1 belt lift |
| Night skiing: | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Web site: | Kvitfjell |
Kvitfjell (Norwegian: White mountain) is a ski resort in the municipality of Ringebu, Norway. Kvitfjell is one of the most modern resorts in the world, with 85% of the alpine skiing pistes covered in artificial snow. Based near the river Gudbrandsdalslågen, the resort offers 18 pistes: 7 green (nursery), 4 blue (beginner) , 4 red (intermediate) and 3 black (advanced). [1] Kvitfjell is also home to a terrain park and 120km of cross-country pistes, with access to 480km extra in Skei and Gålå. Kvitfjell is a popular choice of skiing competitions, having been used for the 1994 Winter Olympics based in nearby Lillehammer in the men and women's downhill and super G disciplines.
