Åre Ski Area

Åreskutan

Cable Car in April 2007
Location Åre, Jämtland,
Sweden
Nearest city Östersund
Coordinates 63°24′54″N 13°03′43″E / 63.415°N 13.062°E / 63.415; 13.062Coordinates: 63°24′54″N 13°03′43″E / 63.415°N 13.062°E / 63.415; 13.062
Vertical 1,030 m (3,380 ft)
Top elevation 1,420 m (4,660 ft)
Base elevation    390 m (1,280 ft)
Skiable area 4.37 km2 (1,080 acres)
Runs 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
32 surface lift
8 chair
1 Telemix
1 Gondola
1 Funicular
1 Cable Car
5 Magic carpet
Total length 101 km (63 mi)
Terrain parks 3 terrain parks,
1 half pipe
Snowmaking yes
Night skiing 6-8 pm
Website skistar.com/are
Åre
Ski Area
Location in Sweden

Åre is an Alpine skivillage in Sweden, founded in 1909. It is located in Åre Municipality, Jämtland, just outside and above the village of Åre, approximately 80 km (50 mi.) from the city of Östersund. The ski lift system is on the Åreskutan mountain, at an elevation of 1,420 m (4,659 ft); its absolute summit is not lift-served, but is reachable by snowmobile. The village and ski area are accessible by bus and train. 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.

History

Night skiing

Night skiing in Hamrebacken

There is night skiing every evening until week 10. The night skiing is between 6 pm and 8 pm.

Central Åre:

The lift "VM8:an" with the two slopes "Gästrappet" and "Lundsrappet" in the world championship area (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

Duved:

The lift "Hamreliften" and the slopes "Skistarbacken" and "Hamrebacken". (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Åre Björnen:

The lifts "Björnliften", "Nalleliften" and "Vargliften" with connecting slopes. (Thursdays and Sundays)

Areas

Central Åre

The slope "Tväråvalvet"
View of the Åre ski area
View from the top of the lift system

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.

ÅreBjörnen

Lake and ski slope on Björnen side of mountain

Åre Björnen is the ski area for the youngest skiers and families. ÅreBjörnen is connected to Central Åre with lifts.

Tegefjäll

Tegefjäll is also suitable for families with small children, the system is connected to the Duved lift system.

Duved

The 6-chair lift "Duveds linbana" in Duved

Duved is a bit bigger than Tegefjäll and offers slopes both for the beginner and the expert. Duved is connected to the Tegefjäll system.

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