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Åre backside

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Björnen - Åreskutan - Vänsterskuta - till Huså - Åreskutan - Björnen

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
22 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
574 m
High Point
1.4 km
Gradient
23˚
Åre backside Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 574 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 22 km, 1628 vertical metres of ascent and 1628 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Björnen - Åreskutan - Vänsterskuta - till Huså - Åreskutan - Björnen

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins