Are Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
There are also great slopes for snowboarding and telemarking. Heli-skiing is available, and there are 500km (311 miles) of cross-country skiing trails. The resort has a very good ski centre for families with young children.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
All of Åre's slopes are located on the mountainsides rising up from the Åre Lake, but not all the ski centres are interlinked. At Duved, Ullådalen and Åre Björnen there are wide and easy slopes for beginners. Duved is also excellent for intermediate skiers, with several runs offering smooth but fast skiing opportunities. Central Åre also has many slopes well adapted to intermediates, but this is where the steepest runs are, and it is on central Åre's black pistes, as well as in the off-piste areas, particularly the so-called ‘Backside', that advanced skiers find their greatest challenges.
The off-piste skiing in Åre is among the best in Scandinavia. In addition, Tegefjäll has excellent tree runs. The lift system is modern, but be prepared for lots of T-bars.
Freestylers can try out their latest tricks in the the terrain park and halfpipe.
The ski school offers instruction at all levels for all ages, starting at three years. Ski hire outlets are located near the slopes.
Beyond the slopes
Family fun
Retail therapy
Après ski
Eating out
Broken American Bar & Grill, Åre village square, offers a reasonable and comprehensive American-style grill menu.
Getting around
Splashing out
Accommodation
Luxury
Holiday ClubLocated in central Åre with spa, plenty of saunas and a massive swimming pool with huge water slide.
Tel: (0647) 12000.
Website: www.holidayclub.se
Moderate
Tott HotellLocated by the Tottbacken slope, this hotel offers skiing right outside the entrance as well as Åre's only cinema.
Tel: (0647) 15000.
Website: www.totthotell.com
Budget
Åre Continental InnBudget options do not really exist at Åre, but the Continental Inn, 5km (3 miles) from central Åre, often has reasonable offers.
Björnänge
Tel: (0647) 17170.
Website: http://areinn.se
Getting there
Distance to resort: 94km (55 miles).
Driving time: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Nearest railway station: Åre (direct trains from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö).
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