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Ustaoset Loop

Geilo Skisenter (Geilo Taubane)

Beautiful full day trip with views of Hardangervidda, Hardangerjøkulen and Hallingskarvet.

Cross Country Skiing Difficult

Distance
44 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
820 m
High Point
1.3 km
Gradient
Ustaoset Loop Map

Beautiful full day trip with views of Hardangervidda, Hardangerjøkulen and Hallingskarvet.

Description

The starting point on this trip can vary, an there is three main option.

Follow Pariserløypa from Vestlia up to Hakkeset, or Take the chair lift from Vestlia Resort to save some energy or Drive to or take the ski bus to Kikut/Hakkeset as in the description.

Continue in beautiful terrain to Grønebakken and towards Ustetind. At the intersection towards Tuva you turn north to Ustaoset.

At Ustaoset you can either take the normal route or a 15km longer

Normal route: continue over Eimehæe to Prestholt.

Longer Route (as shown): Continues North-West towards Embretstølen and reaches its tuning point above Raggenuten. From Raggenuten you follow signes towards Prestholt over Hesteberget. By taking the longer rout you will pass the famous climbing cabin to Arne Næss at Tvergastein.

At Prestholt you can enjoy a great meal and some varm drinks before you enjoy the last slopes back to Havsdalen and Geilo.

PS: check If the tracks are groomed at www.skisporet.no before you start your adventure.

Difficulty

Difficult

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and May