Off-piste in Åre

Åre is one of Scandinavia’s best-known areas for off-piste skiing and freeriding. Here you’ll find open mountain terrain, forest areas and challenging terrain outside the groomed slopes. The opportunities are excellent when conditions are right, but all skiing outside the slopes involves risk. Weather, snow, visibility, terrain and your own ability level must always be assessed carefully.

Åre offers varied off-piste skiing for anyone who wants to experience more of the mountain than the groomed slopes. Conditions can change quickly here, especially in the higher parts of the ski area. That is why it is important to choose terrain based on the day’s weather, snow conditions and your own experience.

Discover Åreskutan beyond the slopes

Off-piste skiing in Åre can range from calmer tree skiing to large open mountain faces and more demanding lines. On good days, there are many opportunities for varied skiing, but the terrain can also be more challenging than it first appears.

Before heading out into the terrain, it is important to familiarise yourself with the current avalanche information. Never ski outside the slopes without first assessing the weather, snow conditions, terrain and your own ability level.

Mountain safety contact during opening hours: +46 647 130 91

Where can you ski off-piste in Åre?

Åreskutan is the centre of much of the off-piste skiing in Åre. Baksidan, Östra ravin, Tväråvalvet and Stendalen are areas often mentioned in connection with freeriding, but difficulty and safety vary with weather and snow conditions.

Tväråvalvet and Stendalen can offer open mountain terrain, while Baksidan and Östra ravin are more demanding areas that require strong ski technique, the right equipment and a good understanding of terrain and avalanche risk.

For those who want to develop their skiing

Off-piste skiing suits you if you are confident on skis and want to try more varied skiing than regular slopes. In Åre, you should have good control, be able to adapt your speed and turns to the surface, visibility and gradient, and feel comfortable in natural terrain.

With a guide, you get help finding the right terrain for the day, reading the snow and choosing lines that suit your level. It gives you a better and safer experience, whether you are trying off-piste skiing for the first time or want to take your skiing further.

Off-piste courses and guided experiences in Åre

Åre offers off-piste experiences for both beginners and more experienced skiers. Some are suitable if you want to try off-piste skiing in a simple and safe way, while others require more experience and a higher skiing level.

See which courses and guided experiences suit you.