Randonée / Backcountry Skiing

Up Gaustatoppen from skiers parking / down under the tower

When snow conditions are good, this is a great direct route up the mountain as there's no need to do tons of switchbacks. The direct route down is exciting for many skiers with a feeling of exposure but little risk assuming avalanche conditions are low and few rocks are exposed

Gaustabanen to Svineroi

Even with poor snow conditions, or a small amount of snow, this line will help you to get to the couloirs at the Gaustatoppen. You start at the car park next to the lift, if the road is open. If not, it's just as easy from the parking lot on svineroi. On the way up, it is possible to follow the marked route with poles all the way to the top. At the top, follow the ridge to the preferred couloir (couloir 1-7 is recommended with a guide if you do not have the right education and knowledge). From here it is possible to ski down a couloir to the bottom, or stop mid way to skin/ bootpack to the top. On a long day 3 times at the top is fully achievable, and if you have a person who can pick you up, there is an added bonus of skiing the extra meters down to svineroi. Her you also get some tree lines.