Cross-country skiing in Hafjell
approx. 600 km (connected network).
Check the grooming before you go. The trail map below is live: green means groomed in the last day. Pick your loop at breakfast, not at the trailhead.
The trails in numbers
| Total groomed km | approx. 600 km in the connected network; 220 km in the Hafjell/Øyerfjellet network itself |
|---|---|
| Floodlit trails | Approx. 7 km through the cabin area at Gondoltoppen/Mosetertoppen, lit 06:00–23:00 all winter (Hafjell Resort gives the Moseter trail as 5.7 km with LED lighting) |
| Highest point in the trail area | Nevelfjellet, 1,089 m; the Hornsjø trails pass peaks above 1,000 m |
| Season | December to April; grooming starts as soon as snow arrives |
| Lift-accessed high trails | Gondola to Mosetertoppen/Gondoltoppen and the Hafjell 360 lift to Hafjelltoppen give direct access to the trails above the treeline |
| Nearest trail from the resort centre | The trail starts right behind the gondola top station at Mosetertoppen |
| Connections | Links north towards Ringebu and south towards Nordseter and Sjusjøen; Mosetertoppen to Lillehammer (Stampesletta) is 29 km |
Figures from the destination and trail organisations, checked 8 November 2026. Snow decides what is actually open – use the live map.
Where to ski
Mosetertoppen / Gondoltoppen
Top of the Hafjell gondola, in the cabin area. The floodlit trail runs here and the trail towards Nordseter and Lillehammer starts just behind the gondola station. Easy terrain from Gaiastova, so a natural first stop.
Ilsetra and the Hafjell Round
A 7 km loop from Ilsetra climbing gently to Pellestova and back via Nysetra, somewhat hilly with some descents. Described as suitable for everyone from small children to experienced skiers.
Hundersetra / Pellestova
Large car park between Ilsetra and Pellestova at the top of the alpine area. Start for the Nysetra loops of 6.5, 15, 19.5 and 26 km, with Pellestova as the place to eat on the way.
Øyerfjellet towards Hornsjø
The high plateau north-east of Hafjelltoppen. Hornsjø via Reina is a 20 km trip from Pellestova with a lunch stop at Hornsjø Høyfjellshotell; the Hornsjø Round is 25 km and suits reasonably fit skiers.
Reinsvannet Round
17 km loop from Ilsetra via Pellestova, Pelleveien and Ytre Reina towards Nordseter, returning over the marshes near Nysetra. Mostly gentle climbing; some skiing experience is recommended.
Your first day on skinny skis
Take the gondola to Mosetertoppen and start at Gaiastova, where the terrain is easy and the floodlit trail allows evening skiing. The 7 km Hafjell Round from Ilsetra is the next step.
Rental and lessons
SKIUTLEIE.no at the bottom of the slopes next to Hafjell Alpinsenter rents cross-country skis for children and adults. A shop at Gaiastova on Mosetertoppen rents skis and sells wax. Hafjell Ski School (Hundervegen 122, Øyer) lists alpine and snowboard lessons; cross-country lessons in the region are offered in Lillehammer, Nordseter and Sjusjøen.
Races and events
| Event | When | What |
|---|---|---|
| Hafjell Skimarathon | Late February (listed 23 Feb 2025; 2027 date not published in the sources used) | Cross-country race based at Mosetertoppen skiarena, Øyer. |
| Birkebeinerrennet | Mid-March (15 March 2025 was the 84th edition) | 54 km classic race from Rena to Birkebeineren Arena in Lillehammer, about 20 km of it in mountain terrain. Hafjell is 15 km from the finish and used as a base by participants. |
Getting to the trails
From the valley, the gondola takes you to Mosetertoppen and the Hafjell 360 lift to Hafjelltoppen. By car, mountain roads lead to car parks at Hundersetra (between Ilsetra and Pellestova) and Pellestova. The Hafjell Bus runs 08:40–18:30 daily from 28 Dec to 21 Apr between Hunderfossen, Hafjell and Pellestova (free with a lift pass, otherwise NOK 29), and a public bus runs several times a day from Lillehammer to Pellestova with a change in Øyer. Day parking at Skitorget Hafjell costs NOK 80 (first 90 minutes free).
Live grooming report
Which trails were groomed this morning, straight from the grooming machines. Opens in a new tab.
Open today's trail map — Sporet.no →
Trail data: Sporet.no
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