Welcome to Hemsedal for cross country skiing. In Hemsedal we have 250 km cross country tracks, have a long cross country season and starts the season very early.
Cross-country skiing in Hemsedal
250 km of ski tracks in the Scandinavian Alps
Hemsedal offers a huge variety of cross-country skiing with a total of 250 km of groomed tracks:
140 km machine-groomed trails in the valley and forest, 60 km with skating lanes.
100 km high mountain trails, marked and groomed when conditions allow – from week 7, daily during winter holidays and Easter, and on weekends.
You can enjoy skiing here from November until late April – classic or skating, in both forest and high mountain terrain.
Check live grooming updates at Skisporet.no.
Gravset Ski Arena
Gravset is the main starting point for cross-country skiing in Hemsedal:
Large parking area (parking fee)
Café and warm hut (open on weekends and holidays)
Toilets
Loops of different lengths and difficulties
Lighted trails until 22:00
Ski play area for kids
Snowmaking ensures an early start to the season from November
See Gravset webcam
Skiing from the village and ski centre
At Totteskogen ski & roller ski arena you’ll find two lighted loops (4.5 km in total).
From SkiStar Lodge you can ski directly into the trail network towards Tuv and Ulsåk.
A lighted walking path connects Hemsedal centre with the ski resort.
Check the Winter map for details.
Lighted ski tracks
Gravset: 1 km, 2 km, 3 km, 5.5 km – until 22:00
Totteskogen: total 4.5 km – until 22:00/23:00
From Moaveien (by the ski centre) to Tuv – along a lighted path
High mountain skiing and Easter trails
In spring and Easter you’ll also find freshly groomed trails in the mountains:
Eldrevatn: Start for tours to Sulebu, Høgeloft, Øljusjøen and Bjordalsbu. Groomed Easter trail follows the marked DNT route.
Holdeskaret: Groomed up to the gate, then untouched mountain terrain.
👉 See Holdeskaret & Flævasshytta webcam
Food & cafés along the trails
Flævasshytta – by Beihovdløypa in Holdeskaret
Gravsetstugu – café Wednesday–Sunday, warm hut & toilets daily
Other options along the trail network:
Ein smak tå Hemsedal at Tuv
Solstua in Solheisen
Cafés and restaurants in the village and at Hemsedal Ski Resort (incl. China Garden at Ulsåk)
Maps & useful info
Pick up a free Winter map at the Tourist Office, SkiStar Lodge and other places.
Buy the detailed Hemsedal map 1:25 000 at the Tourist Office or sports shops.
Use the Hemsedal app for trail descriptions, GPS tracks and height profiles.
👉 Always bring map and compass in the mountains.
Cross-country bus to Bjøberg
Every Saturday from mid-February to mid-April, Vy runs a cross-country bus from Hemsedal centre to Bjøberg (weather and snow conditions permitting).
FAQ – Cross-country skiing in Hemsedal
When does the cross-country season start in Hemsedal?
Usually in November at Gravset Ski Arena, thanks to snowmaking. The season often lasts until late April.
How many kilometres of ski tracks are there in Hemsedal?
Around 250 km in total – 140 km machine-groomed in the valley and 100 km marked high mountain trails.
Are there lighted trails in Hemsedal?
Yes, at Gravset (1–5.5 km) and Totteskogen (4.5 km in total). They are lighted until 22:00/23:00.
Where can I check updated trail conditions?
At Skisporet.no you’ll find live GPS updates from the grooming machines. A new site is coming for the 25-26 season and this will be updated.
Is there a bus to the cross-country trails?
Yes, Vy runs a cross-country bus from the village centre to Bjøberg every Saturday from mid-February to mid-April (weather permitting). You can not take the bus to Gravset Ski stadium
Cross country tracks from the Hemsedal app - Gravset ski arena & Lykkja area
Contribute to the beautiful trails in Hemsedal
The trails are prepared and maintained by Hemsedal Utmarksservice (HUS)
Since many people go straight into the track from the cabin and thus miss the opportunity to make their contribution at the parking gate at Gravset or by SMS at Trefta or Hestanåni, we want to give you the opportunity to make your voluntary contribution directly to Utmarksservice; account number 2367 20 50502.
Feel free to pay a voluntary contribution to the trail. Thanks!
Cross country tracks from the Hemsedal app - in the valley
Cross country skiing with you dog in Hemsedal
In Hemsedal you are required by law to keep you dog on a leash in specific periods and areas.
Leash requirement all season in valley tracks and in/around arenas
- On the valley tracks throughout the ski season. The valley tracks are defined as ski tracks from Gravset to Feten, Torsetrunden, Solløypa, Knuteløypa and Liorunden.
- On the tracks in Totteskogen and Gravset skiarena the 750 m, 1,2,3,5 and 8 km tracks throughout the ski season.
During the big holiday seasons like Christmas, Easter and Winter holiday weeks 8-9, the dog need to be on a leash in all cross country tracks.
If a dog is brought along, the dog should not be an obstacle for other users.
Read more about Hemsedal Municipality's dog restraint.
There is also a leash requirement in ALL of Hemsedal except on private property from April 1st to Oct 31st.
