Bjorli

Bjorli combines a wide range of cross-country skiing with alpine runs and excursions into nature. When planning your trip, it is worth first deciding which activities will shape your stay: classic cross-country skiing or skating, downhill runs at Bjorli Skisenter, or trails in the surrounding mountain landscape.

Cross-country skiing and downhill runs in Bjorli

Bjorli has about 90 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails, for both classic skiing and skating. If people in your group have different preferences, you can plan your day of cross-country skiing around the style each person prefers. The groomed trails are in snow-reliable mountain terrain; Bjorli also has artificial snow production. However, this does not indicate what conditions will be like on any specific travel date.

For alpine skiing, Bjorli Skisenter offers 11 runs of varying difficulty, with a total length of about 20 kilometres. According to the description, the runs cover all difficulty levels. When deciding whether Bjorli is right for you, you can therefore consider whether your group has different requirements for the runs. The ski centre also has a dedicated children's area. There is a ski school and rental service at the base station. These facilities can help with planning once you are there; on their own, they do not indicate how far away any particular accommodation is.

Trails, water and activities away from the slopes

Trails from Bjorli lead directly into Reinheimen, one of Norway's largest wilderness areas. If you want to include nature and outdoor activities alongside winter sports, this is another reason to consider the surrounding area when planning your trip. Sagelva on Bjorli is a dedicated visitor centre, where you can learn about more than 300 years of hydropower use.

Sagelva is right next to Bjorli and offers a short walk, small waterfalls and swimming pools for cooling off on warm summer days. This is a summer complement to the winter activities. When planning your outing, distinguish between the walk by the water and a visit to the visitor centre: both are at Sagelva, but they have different focuses.

Cycling in the nearby area is also varied: routes follow gravel roads through Lesjaskogen, trails through mountain birch forest, and paved roads descending into Romsdalen. There is usually little traffic when cycling there. In June 2026, Bjorli Aktivitetspark opened a paved pump track. Children, teenagers and adults can practise their balance, flow and cycling skills there.

More experiences in the region

The Høyt & Lavt Bjorli climbing park has seven courses with family-friendly difficulty levels. If climbing is of interest to your travel group, this gives you a concrete idea of what is on offer; it is not a general statement that the activity is suitable for every individual. In Lesja, near Bjorli, a working mountain farm offers encounters with animals, the chance to sample local food, and insights into highland farming.

For recreational fishing in the mountains of Lesja around Bjorli, Lesja Fjellstyre manages 14 cabins available for rent. They serve as a base for about 230 fishing waters and 180 kilometres of rivers and streams. This information refers to the wider region, not just Bjorli. If fishing is a focus of your stay, you can therefore consider the location of the individual waters and cabins as well as the town when planning your trip.

Getting there by train

Bjorli station is on the Rauma Line. Trains run from there to Åndalsnes, Dombås, Oslo S, Trondheim and Hamar. These rail connections may be relevant when planning your journey; you can then choose suitable accommodation based on which of the activities described are most important for your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Lesja.