Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre

Galdhøpiggen summer ski centre is a glacial ski resort which lies in Juvbreen at the foot of Galdhøpiggen in Oppland. The resort has a T-bar lift, with capacity of 1200 persons per hour, and one slope which is 1400 meters long with a 350 meter height difference. The ground is well suited to both alpine skiing and snowboarding. It is the highest located ski centre in Scandinavia. The season is usually from late May until October.[2]

Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre
Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre
Location in Norway
Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre
Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Centre (Norway)
LocationJuvbreen and Oppland,
 Norway
Nearest major cityBergen
Coordinates61°39′57″N 8°21′46.5″E
Top elevation2,200 m (7,200 ft) (onthesnow)[1]
Base elevation1,850 m (6,070 ft) (onthesnow)[1]
Runs
Lift system
Total length
  • 1.5 km (0.93 mi)[1]
Websitewww.gpss.no

References

  1. "Galdhopiggen". onthesnow.co.uk. Retrieved 27 Oct 2016.
  2. "Galdhopiggen". fjords.com. Retrieved 27 Oct 2016.
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