Are Ski Resort
Åre is a distinctive resort stretching 10 km’s along a frozen lake and luxuriating in a beautiful setting amid low blanketed mountains and snow-covered forests. The resort has four small centres and ski areas suited to every type of skier and holiday-maker. Not only is there warm, genuine hospitality, fantastic accommodation and snow-sure skiing, but also an abundance of fun and enthralling winter activities.
Beginners
Beginners will love the gently rolling slopes at Duved and the calm runs at Bjornen. The ski instructors are very highly regarded here and all speak English, in no time at all you will e feeling confident enough to progress to the larger slopes.
Intermediates
Intermediates are in their element here in Åre with a wonderful range of runs and areas to choose from along with some brilliantly challenging terrain.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will adore some of the steep slopes and runs including the famous World Cup run, in addition to some fantastic off-piste exploration. Those interested in cross country are truly spoiled with 70 Km’s of piste.
Snowboarding
Both beginners and experienced snowboarders will relish the pristine boarding conditions coupled with excellent terrain parks to practice your tricks on with jumps and a half pipe. The snowboard park is also floodlit in the evenings, adding to the fantastic ambience waiting for you.
| Approx Transfer Time |
1hr |
| Village Height |
380m |
| Highest Lift |
1,274m |
Apres Ski
Evenings can be sheer respite in one of the spa centres, à la carte dining or chic cocktails in one of Åre’s numerous bars and restaurants. If you are seeking a livelier way to spend an evening, live bands and DJ’s feature in several bars and clubs.
Activities
Dog sledding - Snowmobiling - Tobogganing - Ice driving - Ice karting - Ice fishing - Icelandic pony treks - Night skiing (Dec – Feb) - Cross country skiing - Parapenting - Tannforsen frozen waterfall & ice caves - Day trip to Trondheim
Eating Out
The Scandinavian food is unpretentious and plentiful, with restaurants serving traditional specialities such as the smorgasbord, meatballs, reindeer and smoked fish.
Other Amenities
Cross country options - Floodlit skiing - Daytrip to Vemdalen, 1 hour, 30 minutes from Östersund, one of Sweden's oldest ski regions. Its ski school has been rated among the best in the world and the resort has twice hosted World Cup races