Vemdalen Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
Vemdalen ski resort also has plenty of natural beauty to offer. Klövsjö has been described as the prettiest mountain village in Sweden and also as the skiers' ski resort. This charming area is also peculiar in that it has the sunny and family-friendly slopes high up on the mountainsides, whereas the more challenging runs are located further down. It received a big boost in 2008 with the opening of the first six-seater chairlift at the resort dramatically improved the ease, speed and comfort of skiing the area.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
Over half the slopes in Vemdalen are wide, soft and gentle and well suited for beginners and near-beginners. Björnrike is best for children, while Vemdalsskalet has some good slopes for beginners and intermediates. At Storhogna and Klövsjö there are sunny and family-friendly slopes high up in the mountains, while several runs further down are really steep and challenging.
The mountain tops Hovdefjället and Skalsfjället by Vemdalsskalet also offer good challenges for the expert skier. Freestylers have the choice of two terrain parks. Night skiing is available on 10 floodlit slopes.
A downside (for some) is that nearly all the lifts are T-bars, so if taking a drag lift fills you with dread, this might not be the place for you. However there is a quad chairlift and the new six-seater chair which together cover much of the terrain anyway, if you wish to avoid many of the drags.
The ski school is excellent and offers private and group lessons for all ages. There are classes for advanced skiers who want to learn freeriding as well. Ski hire is available at all the ski centres.
Beyond the slopes
Family fun
Retail therapy
Après ski
Eating out
Getting around
Splashing out
Accommodation
Luxury
Storhogna Högfjällshotell & SpaLuxury hotel offering broadband connection in all rooms, a spa with a wide variety of treatments and aromatic sauna, plus a number of excellent restaurants.
Tel: (0682) 413 030.
Website: www.storhogna.com
Moderate
Hotell KlövsjöfjällA comfortable hotel with a good restaurant, absports bar with wide-screen television and a relaxation area with bubble pool, sauna and sun beds.
Tel: (0682) 413 100.
Website: www.klovsjofjall.se
Budget
Vemdalens StugserviceOffers winter cabins near the slopes, which tend to be cheaper than hotels.
Tel: (0684) 30500.
Website: www.vemdalsservice.se
Getting there
Distance to resort: 60km (38 miles).
Driving time: 50 minutes.
Nearest railway station: Östersund.
Distance to resort: 110km (68 miles).
Driving time: 1 hour 10 minutes.
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