Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in Northern Europe (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in Northern Europe

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Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Hemsedal

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Kvitfjell

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Trysil

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding Northern Europe – Advanced skiers, freeriders Riksgränsen

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Northern Europe: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

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1. Hemsedal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Freeriders and advanced skiers will get their money's worth in Hemsedal. The steep slopes leading to… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.1 km (9%)
Ski routes: 1.7 km

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1. Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts will find the extremely steep slopes Väggen and Worldcupbacken at the Väggen four-seater… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (27%)

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1. Kvitfjell

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kvitfjell features the longest advanced slope in Norway. With a vertical drop of over 800 meters, some… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (13%)

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1. Trysil

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the difficult slopes leading to Høgegga and Skihytta, as… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 20 km (26%)

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1. Riksgränsen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, the front side of Riksgränsen offers a challenging slope and many off-piste… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

very many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

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1. Fjällby – Björkliden

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Björkliden ski resort offers the crisp and perfectly groomed Rallarsvängen slope from the summit… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (13%)

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1. Gaustablikk – Rjukan

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At Gaustablikk Skisenter, advanced skiers will find several challenging slopes at Gaustablikk… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (11%)
Ski routes: 2 km

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1. Åre

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Experts will get their money's worth on the challenging World Cup slopes below the 1,420 m high… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 8 km (9%)

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9. Norefjell

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Although Norefjell is primarily known for beginners and families, there are also options and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (12%)
Ski routes: 4 km

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9. Voss Resort

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Voss Resort features several black slopes. These slopes offer challenging descents with steep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 12 km (27%)
Ski routes: 3 km

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9. Geilo

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Three challenging and difficult runs are reserved for experts. These are located at Geilohovda and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.2 km (12%)

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9. Hafjell

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For experienced skiers and snowboarders, Hafjell offers several slopes and opportunities to put your… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4 km (8%)

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9. Stöten

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Stöten ski area offers a few challenging and difficult slopes from Granfjällsstöten for advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (9%)

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9. Kläppen

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Kläppen ski area offers a few challenging, steep slopes for advanced skiers. These are perfectly… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.2 km (8%)
Ski routes: 0.5 km

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9. Ylläs

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Ylläs ski resort, there are usually some challenging, steep slopes in the upper area. Freeride… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 6 km (11%)

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9. Levi

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For advanced skiers, Fjell Levi offers several powder slopes and freeride opportunities. Otherwise,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2.9 km (8%)
Ski routes: 6.2 km

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9. Pyhä

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pyhä offers the steepest slope in Finland. World Cup mogul competitions have also been held here. In… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (15%)

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9. Hemavan

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Hemavan ski resort offers the challenging slope Snobben at the Hemavan Gondol. The freeride… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (7%)

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9. Tärnaby

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Tärnaby ski area, there are two difficult slopes. Additionally, you can enjoy off-piste skiing… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

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9. Dundret Lapland – Gällivare

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the Dundret Lapland ski area, a few challenging slopes await advanced skiers. Additionally, the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (25%)

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9. Hovden

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Advanced skiers will find challenging runs and powder areas at Nos and Hovdenuten. Several steep… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.7 km (4%)

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9. Myrkdalen

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For sporty skiers, we recommend the Byrgardsløypo as well as the Ondrahaugen piste, both of which… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.5 km (13%)

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9. Raudalen

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Raudalen ski area offers several challenging slopes and is therefore popular with advanced winter… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.5 km (33%)

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9. Vemdalsskalet

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Vemdalsskalet ski area offers some challenging difficult slopes at Hovde and Skalsfjället. With… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

some freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 5 km (28%)

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9. Idre Fjäll

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Idre Fjäll ski resort offers several challenging runs for experts on the north, south, and east… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)

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26. Nesfjellet – Nesbyen

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In the Nesfjellet ski area, there is a black slope at the eight-seater chairlift. The snow park also… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.6 km (10%)

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26. Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In Lindvallen, there are only three difficult slopes at Hemfjellet. All other slopes in Lindvallen and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (7%)

Details

26. The Snow Centre – Hemel Hempstead (indoor ski area)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There are no difficult slopes for experts. However, you can let off steam on the mogul slope. … more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

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26. Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In the Ounasvaara ski area, advanced skiers can look forward to a challenging slope at Tottohissi.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.2 km (20%)
Ski routes: 1 km

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26. Ruka

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There are only a few challenging runs in the Ruka ski area. The steep slopes lead down to Pessari and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 3 km (16%)

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26. Skeikampen – Gausdal

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

You won't find really challenging runs in Skeikampen, but there is space for a few off-piste descents… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 2 km (10%)

Details

26. Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In Oslo Vinterpark Tryvann, there is a difficult slope at Wyller and a mogul slope for advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1.3 km (14%)

Details

26. Bláfjöll

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

The Bláfjöll ski area does not have any black slopes, but there are relatively challenging runs below… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

26. Gålå

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

At the chairlift, there are some freeride options when there is enough snow, but they are not… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 1 km (5%)

Details

35. SNØ (indoor ski area)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

The indoor ski hall SNØ only offers easy slopes. Advanced skiers will not find any challenges on the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Alpine Snowsports – Aldershot (dry slopes)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There is a small selection for advanced skiers. The button lift Button Lift 2 provides access to a… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Snow Arena – Druskininkai (indoor ski area)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no slopes for advanced skiers. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Beitostølen

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no difficult slopes in the Beitostølen winter sports area. In the nearby Raudalen ski area,… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

few freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Chill Factore – Manchester (indoor ski area)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no difficult slopes. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Pendle Ski Club (dry slopes)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no difficult slopes. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Snozone – Milton Keynes (indoor ski area)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no offers for advanced skiers or freeriders. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)

Details

35. Hedelands Skicenter

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

The short starting slope regularly forms moguls that are enough for five or six turns. Since the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

no freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 0.1 km (20%)

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