Things to do in Al, Eastern Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

al Skicentre is situated in Votndalen, some 7 km from the centre of al. Nice family area, free-ride park and slopes for all skiers. Café, ski rental and ski school. The family and children’s section has a ski lift, a family slope and Slattajordet. The facilities enable skiers to progress to the level required for skiing right from the top of the mountain. al skicentre is most famous for the Svarteberg piste, one of Norway’s best giant slalom slopes. The national Norwegian men and women’s alpine ski teams frequently practise here. The parkarea is right beside the Svarteberg piste and contains several jump, which suits all levels of experience. There are also some rails. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening the tracks are floodlight.

You can start the trip in the centre of Torpo, but it's quite steep until you reach the toll road. To avoid the climb, you can start at the toll bar in Opheim. The terrain is kinder from here, and you have more opportunities to choose different roads and trips. You can choose to take the trip to Liatopppen and down the mountainside through Liagardane (it is also possible to cycle further around Votndalen) or to Breiseth. Another opportunity is to cycle pass oknin to Volelie (possibly over Syningen and down to Torpo) Possible trips: - Opheim - Liatoppen - Liagardane - Torpo - Opheim - Breiseth - Tjukketjorr - Opheim - Around Volelie

4 km hike in forest terrain with great view. This hike is close to the centre of al and you can see it when standing in the centre. A birds-eye view over the centre of al and Vestlia both along the hike and from the top. The hike is also called The troll path as it is it a bit magical. See tour description. Start the hike from the centre starting from Gamlevegen and onto Trolldalsvegen to the left. Follow the path by the sign Trollstigen. The hike is well marked towards the view point on Sundreberget Walking back to the centre you can either take the same path or take to the right 200 metres down the path which will lead you to ovre-alsvegen towards the crossroad by the schools. If you fancy a longer hike you just follow the path along the mountain/rock. You will pass several view points along the way with information boards telling you about geology, flora, fauna and more in the surrounding areas. Follow the path until it comes back to the viewpoint on Sundreberget. The hike can have an alternative start and end in ovre-al by the information board. Medium hike due to the steep start. You will use approx 20 - 30 min tour/return Sundreberget. If you walk the whole hike around it take about 1 1/2 hour from start and end in the centre. Parkering in the centre by the police station.

I Klatreparken Høyt og Lavt Hallingdal er det utfordringer for alle. Fra miniløyper for de minste (110cm) til løyper som gir litt mer adrenalin for de tøffeste. Her kan hele familien gjøre noe morsomt. Vi har installert et enda bedre sikkerhetssystem før sommeren 2017 -continuous lifeline. Seks løyper med ulik vanskelighetsgrad for hele familien, 2 ziplines pa over 250 meter over Hallingdalselva.

With skis or board, a kite and perhaps some beginners lessons you're free to find your way across frozen lakes, up and down mountain sides. Acrobatic jumps and high speed - a sport for daredevils. The Bergsjo area is ideal for kiting and skisailing and there are courses in both activities throughout the winter. Rodungstol Hoyfjellshotell has long experience with courses in skisailing. You can also rent gear there and do courses weather permitting. Bergsjostolen is the kiters cradle and here you find courses all through the winter. At the end of this page you can find a YouTube video of kiting at Bergsjostolen.

Round trip approx 12 km long in easy mountain terrain with the top at Dyna as a highlight. Fantastic view over al from the top ! Start the hike by driving past the station to Vestlivegen from the centre of al to Bosset where you find a parking spot. Toll road. From Bosset the hike goes along a good path between Restjodnan and towards Dyna (1212 masl). You will pass Bispen on your way to the peak. Further the hike goes along the path down to Steinstolen, and from here you follow the mountain road to Fjellheim. Continue on the path from Fjellheim back to Bosset. The hike is in easy terrain on paths, mountain road and is well marked. As an alternative you can walk this round trip in the other direction, or as a shorter alternative you can only walk from Bosset to Dyna and then back again. A more detailed map: Vestasen 1:50 000

Liatoppen skicentre is located in Liagardane, 920 m.a.s.l and is an impressive biathlon- and crosscountry arena meeting international standards. At Liatoppen the season always starts early in the winter and you are sure to have snow. There is also a floodlit track for those who like an evening ski trip. The centre hosts several cross-country and biathlon races during the winter season. Every year Liatoppen is a host to then Bendit Liatoppen Biathlon festival. This biathlon festival marks the end of the winter season for biathletes of all ages. Almost 1,000 competitors ranging from young recruits to professional skiers on the Norwegian national team gather in al for two days of competition and fun. Liatoppen Fjellstove is the closest neighbour.

We are a guide and bike rental company that take you out mountainbiking on amazing trails in Hallingdal, Oslo and Sogndal, Norway. We also operate Hillbilly Bike Park. Visit our website for more information.

Al Adventure offers a variety of guided bike trips. Everything from gravity focused rough trails to e-biking on gravel road. We got something for the skilled mountain biker that wants to ride some of Norways best trails to the family that wants to experience a fun trip in beautiful surroundings. And everything in between.

Easy hike 6 km tour/return from Vealia to Versjoen at Votndalsasen in al. You can view several mountain tops along the way, possibility for bathing and an exciting stony cabin worth a look. The hike starts at Vealia where river Eitra crosses the road. There is a parking lot by the small bridge. You get there by driving up Liagardane or Votndalen, inward the mountain past asetno, Tormodset, river Lya and Nystolen. Toll road. First part of the hike you follow a wide path along the river Eitra until the terrain flattens out. On the left side of the path towards Versjoen you see the mountain tops Syningen (1235 masl), Buhovd (1351 masl) og Svaraberget (1456 masl). The path continues in easy terrain, and you will get Kyrkjetjorni on your right side, with lake Versjoen behind you (1234 masl). Follow the path until you come to an old restored stony cabin on the left side of Kyrkjetjorni. This is also a good place to take a break. If you continue the path a bit further you will pass a newer fishing cabin before continuing towards north east and arrive a cosy sandy beach by Versjoen. During summer you try a refreshing bath here ! You can end the hike here and return the same way back. If you wish a longer hike continue the path inward along Versjoen until you pass Hjallestolen, and end up in Venebotten. Here you also find an old stony cabin. You are now at the end of Versjoen and to be able to have a round trip you must follow the path back on the oposite side of the lake. You will first pass Driftestolen and continue along the lake until you are back between Versjoen and Kyrkjetjorni. Same path back down to Vealia. When doing this trip as a round trip it is altogether 15 km and walking time approx 4 hours. Recommended map: Reineskarvet 1:50 000.