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Cross-country skiing and tour suggestions

Cross-country Skiing at Sjusjøen
Cross-country skiiers, family taking a break
Winter wonderland, cross-country skiing
  1. View from Smuksjøseter
    The Troll Trail is a ski trail, which passes through miles of untouched nature from Rondane in the north, to Lillehammer in the south.

Cross-country ski races in Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen 

Every year, thousands of enthusiastic amateur skiers meet for a showdown in the 54 km long Birkebeiner Ski Race from Rena to Lillehammer, with participants ranging from age 16 to over 90! If you are looking for an even harder challenge, try the 120 km Troll Ski Marathon – the world's longest ski race.

Separate Birkebeiner races for children and the young are also held – the 5 km Barnebirken (children) and 17 km Ungdomsbirken (youth).

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  1. The historical Birken Ski Race (54km) is a unique race, with a track that takes you cross two mountains, through breathtaking sceneries.
    1. Saturday, 15th March 2025
  2. Mountain race at the entrance to Rondane National Park in adventurous surroundings at Kvamsfjellet and Rondablikk. 17.8 km cross country run, 8 km exercise march, youth and children`s run.
    1. Saturday, 15th February 2025

Destinations for XC-skiing 

Sjusjøen, Nordseter, Lillehammer, Hafjell | Øyerfjellet, Venabygdsfjellet, Kvamsfjellet | Rondablikk, Skeikampen, Kvitfjell, Gålå, Espedalen og Synnfjell are all Cross-country skiing destinations in Lillehammer and Gudbrandsdalen. 

Read more: Destinations for XC-skiing

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