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Høydalsmo is a village in Tokke Municipality in
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county,
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. The village is located along the north shore of the lake Oftevant in the northeastern part of the municipality. The
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highway runs through the village. The village area has about 300 permanent residents. The village of Dalen lies about to the southwest and the village of Åmot (in Vinje) lies about to the northwest. Høydalsmo is known for its skiing facilities. Høydalsmo hosted the Norwegian
cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing whereby skiers traverse snow-covered terrain without use of ski lifts or other assistance. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced as a sport and recreational activity; however, some still use it as a m ...
championships in 2002. The Høydalsmo Church lies about to the east of the village centre. It was built in 1785, replacing a medieval stave church on the same site. The wrestler Grom Gravalid (known as Gromguten) hails from Høydalsmo.


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Tokke Villages in Telemark {{Telemark-geo-stub