Resort Comparison

SälenvsÅre

Sälen ski resort
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Sälen

Dalarna, Sweden

Åre ski resort
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Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

Key Statistics

Sälen
Stat
Åre
100 km
Total Piste
100 km
46Best
Total Lifts
44
890m
Peak Altitude
Best1,420m
280m
Base Altitude
Best380m
7/10
Snow Reliability
7/10
Local
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★★
45mBest
Transfer Time
1h 40m
Mora Siljan (MXX)
Nearest Airport
Östersund (OSD)

Difficulty Distribution

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Sälen

Beginner 9/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 2/10
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Åre

Beginner 7/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 5/10

Estimated Trip Cost

Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.

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Sälen

$7,118total

$3,559 per person

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Åre

$7,260total

$3,630 per person

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Category Scores

Sälen
Åre
Terrain Variety
5
6
Snow Reliability
9
7
Lift System
8
7
Family Friendliness
10
8
Apres-Ski
6
7
Off-Piste
3
5
Beginner Suitability
9
7
Intermediate Terrain
6
6
Advanced Terrain
2
5
Value for Money
6
6
Accommodation
8
7
Dining
7
7
Accessibility
7
6
Scenery & Charm
7
7
Ski School
8
7

The Verdict

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Sälen wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Accommodation
  • Accessibility
  • Ski School
7category wins
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Åre wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Advanced Terrain
4category wins

Tied categories (4)

Intermediate TerrainValue for MoneyDiningScenery & Charm

Best For

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Sälen

BeginnersFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersEasy access
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Åre

BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelers

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