Åre, Sweden
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Åre summary (resort name also written as Are)
Åre is a small town made up of traditional wooden buildings. The mountain caters mainly for beginner to intermediates but there are plenty of slopes to be explored along the valley. The Scanners have produced some excellent snowboarders and free-riding skiers and this has to be, in part, the result of great terrain parks. There is a 1.4 km long park and a half-pipe at Åre but, in addition, there are two smaller parks to play in if you can't yet mix it with the big players. Off the slopes at Åre there is plenty to do; sleigh rides, x-country skiing and so on. Eating out is pricey but overall the nightlife is excellent and very lively! Just take some warm clobber and plenty of cash.
Resorts close to Åre (Are) include:
Trillevalen (32 km),
Sundsvall (36 km),
Storlien (46 km),
Bydalen (76 km),
Grong (85 km),
Åre Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
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Trails (Pistes): 100 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 1274 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 54% Int: 36% Adv: 10% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 890 m |
X-Country: 56 km |
| Lifts: 44 (7 chair lifts, 34 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 12% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 3 |
Slopeside accom.: Y |
| Restaurants: 50 |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: 15 |
Nearest Airport: Stockholm |
| Nearest Train: Åre |
Info phone: +4664717754,
Åre Resort Info Website |
Visitor Reviews of Åre
J.L from SWEDEN writes:
Åre can be great, but yes it does get overcrowded and is a little too commercialised . For beautiful nature, guaranteed snow and no large queues for the lifts, ( However Easter can be very hectic ) I would recommend the small resorts of Tärnaby-Hemavan in Southern Lapland. Great runs, Fantastic off pist , Heli-skiing , snowboarding , cross country skiing and snow scooter paradise ! There's something for everyone .. even dog sledding ! Tärnaby is home of Alpine legends Ingemar Stenmark and Stig Strand more recently World Champion Anja Pärson. Best times to Ski - from February to end of April . However November is great at the start of the season. It's a bit dark in December and January , but it's still a magical winter wonderland ! Good New Year's parties. For budget, comfortable accommodation with wonderful views check out www.TarnabyLapland.com . They're building a new Backpacker section ready for early 2006 season. You can get discounted ski-passes and also off hire equipment.
2005-10-26 |
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