Oppdal
Norway's largest alpine resort by skiable area, with three connected sectors and reliable Nordic snow.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
712m (2,336ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,257m (4,124ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
545m (1,788ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
500cm (197in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
73
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
18
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
250ha (618ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
30%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
20%
Best For
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Oppdal's snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Dec – Apr
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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