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Åreskutan | |
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Location in
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Location | Åre, Jämtland, Sweden |
Nearest major city | Östersund |
Coordinates | 63°24′54″N 13°03′43″E / 63.415°N 13.062°E |
Vertical | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) 870 m (2,850 ft) - (lift) |
Top elevation | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) 1,260 m (4,130 ft) - (lift) |
Base elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
Skiable area | 4.37 km2 (1,080 acres) |
Trails | 112 total – 20 beginner – 38 intermediate – 38 advanced – 5 expert 11 unprepared / unsupervised |
Longest run | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
Lift system | 46 total 30 surface lift 7 chair 1 Telemix 1 Gondola 1 Funicular 1 Cable Car 5 Magic carpet |
Terrain parks | 3 terrain parks, 1 half pipe |
Snowmaking | yes |
Night skiing | 6–8 pm |
Website | skistar.com/are |
Åre (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈôːrɛ]) is a ski resort [1] in Jämtland, Sweden, founded 115 years ago in 1909 and owned by SkiStar AB.
The town of Åre is located in Åre Municipality, in what is generally referred to as Årefjällen (Åre Mountains) or Åredalen (Åre Valley), approximately 100 km (62 mi.) from the city of Östersund. The ski lift system is on the Åreskutan mountain, with a summit elevation of 1,420 m (4,660 ft), which is not lift-served, but is reachable by a short hike or by snowmobile. The lift-served vertical drop is 870 m (2,850 ft), descending from 1,260 m (4,130 ft).
The village and ski area are accessible by bus and train, and the nearest airport is Åre Östersund Airport. With a latitude of 63.4° north, the ski area is approximately 350 km (220 mi) south of the Arctic Circle.
During the busy season, there is night skiing every evening between 6 pm and 8 pm. The lifts which are open in the evening varies during the week.
In Central Åre there are plenty of runs to choose from, both for beginners and advanced skiers. Central Åre is the largest area in the Åre Ski Area. Advanced skiers often prefer the central area with the longest runs which are also fairly steep.
Åre Björnen is the ski area for the youngest skiers and families. Åre Björnen is connected to Central Åre with lifts.
Number | Name | Length | Height |
B36 | Högåsliften | 750 m | 190 m |
B37 | Sadellexpressen | 1.642 m | 310 m |
B38 | Hermelinliften | 1.000 m | 190 m |
B40 | Björnliften | 655 m | 122 m |
B41 | Lokattliften | 330 m | 24 m |
B42 | Vargliften | 430 m | 48 m |
B43 | Mårdenliften | 160 m | 10 m |
B44 | Järvenliften | 1.114 m | 175 m |
B45 | Nalleliften | 144 m | 18 m |
B46 | Copperhill liften | 430 m | 46 m |
Tegefjäll is also suitable for families with small children, the system is connected to the Duved lift system.
Duved is a bit bigger than Tegefjäll and offers slopes both for the beginner and the expert. Duved is connected to the Tegefjäll system.
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (September 2014) |
Åreskutan | |
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Location in
Sweden | |
Location | Åre, Jämtland, Sweden |
Nearest major city | Östersund |
Coordinates | 63°24′54″N 13°03′43″E / 63.415°N 13.062°E |
Vertical | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) 870 m (2,850 ft) - (lift) |
Top elevation | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) 1,260 m (4,130 ft) - (lift) |
Base elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
Skiable area | 4.37 km2 (1,080 acres) |
Trails | 112 total – 20 beginner – 38 intermediate – 38 advanced – 5 expert 11 unprepared / unsupervised |
Longest run | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
Lift system | 46 total 30 surface lift 7 chair 1 Telemix 1 Gondola 1 Funicular 1 Cable Car 5 Magic carpet |
Terrain parks | 3 terrain parks, 1 half pipe |
Snowmaking | yes |
Night skiing | 6–8 pm |
Website | skistar.com/are |
Åre (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈôːrɛ]) is a ski resort [1] in Jämtland, Sweden, founded 115 years ago in 1909 and owned by SkiStar AB.
The town of Åre is located in Åre Municipality, in what is generally referred to as Årefjällen (Åre Mountains) or Åredalen (Åre Valley), approximately 100 km (62 mi.) from the city of Östersund. The ski lift system is on the Åreskutan mountain, with a summit elevation of 1,420 m (4,660 ft), which is not lift-served, but is reachable by a short hike or by snowmobile. The lift-served vertical drop is 870 m (2,850 ft), descending from 1,260 m (4,130 ft).
The village and ski area are accessible by bus and train, and the nearest airport is Åre Östersund Airport. With a latitude of 63.4° north, the ski area is approximately 350 km (220 mi) south of the Arctic Circle.
During the busy season, there is night skiing every evening between 6 pm and 8 pm. The lifts which are open in the evening varies during the week.
In Central Åre there are plenty of runs to choose from, both for beginners and advanced skiers. Central Åre is the largest area in the Åre Ski Area. Advanced skiers often prefer the central area with the longest runs which are also fairly steep.
Åre Björnen is the ski area for the youngest skiers and families. Åre Björnen is connected to Central Åre with lifts.
Number | Name | Length | Height |
B36 | Högåsliften | 750 m | 190 m |
B37 | Sadellexpressen | 1.642 m | 310 m |
B38 | Hermelinliften | 1.000 m | 190 m |
B40 | Björnliften | 655 m | 122 m |
B41 | Lokattliften | 330 m | 24 m |
B42 | Vargliften | 430 m | 48 m |
B43 | Mårdenliften | 160 m | 10 m |
B44 | Järvenliften | 1.114 m | 175 m |
B45 | Nalleliften | 144 m | 18 m |
B46 | Copperhill liften | 430 m | 46 m |
Tegefjäll is also suitable for families with small children, the system is connected to the Duved lift system.
Duved is a bit bigger than Tegefjäll and offers slopes both for the beginner and the expert. Duved is connected to the Tegefjäll system.