Under the powerful and majestic Hallingskarvet, with the sweeping Hardangervidda plains in the west, you will find the national park village, Geilo. Geilo made one of the first ski areas in Norway, after that time Geilo got more famous. With the high mountains and big woods, the opportunities for downhill skiing and cross country is perfect. Geilo has more than 500 km cross country trails, 39 slopes for downhill skiing. In the summer Geilo is well known for its hiking and mountain biking opportunities. It also offers other activities like white water rafting, downhill biking, fishing, and horseback riding. Hiking season starts in the end of June.