Åreskutan

Åreskutan is a prominent mountain in Jämtland County, Sweden, reaching approximately 1,420 metres in elevation and forming the backdrop to the Åre resort village. It is one of Sweden’s best-known alpine ski and hiking mountains.

Skiers use an extensive lift network and prepared pistes on the mountain in winter, while hikers and mountain bikers use marked trails and lift access in summer. The summit and ridge offer panoramic views across Åresjön and the surrounding Scandinavian mountains, with routes ranging from steep alpine climbs to family-friendly walks.

The mountain developed as a recreational area in the 20th century alongside Åre village and has hosted international alpine competitions; modern lift infrastructure links village base areas to the summit and mid-station terrain.

Åreskutan lies immediately above the village of Åre in Jämtland County in central-northern Sweden and is the dominant feature of the local landscape.

• Elevation and access: Summit elevation is about 1,420 metres above sea level, with lift access from Åre village making it a major ski and hiking destination.

What to See #

• Summit (1,420 m): Summit area and viewpoints offering panoramic views over Åresjön and surrounding Jämtland mountains, reached by lift or by marked hiking routes.
• Åre ski area and village: Åre ski area with lift network and groomed pistes serving the Åre village base, forming one of Sweden's largest alpine resorts.