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ARE in SWEDEN Scandinavian resorts tend to be over- looked by British skiers, who favor France, Switzerland, and Austria. Nevertheless, they have much to offer skiers and snowboard- ers alike, particularly in the early season when their latitude makes for colder con- ditions. In general, Scandinavian resorts are good for skiing from mid-November, and Are is no exception. There are more than 100 pistes to choose from, and the resort specializes in night skiing too. Located near to the Norwegian border, it is quite a trip from Stockholm, where most skiers arrive by plane. Book a transfer, or rent a car from the airport from a reputable company such as National Car Hire, and discover some of the stunning Swedish scenery for yourself on the way. Travelling from the capital to Are takes about seven hours by car.
SAAS FEE in SWITZERLAND Like Val Thorens, Saas Fee offers early season skiing due to its high altitude in the Alps. Freestyle snowboarders tend to be especially pleased with the resort, because it affords snow parks that are open all year round. The skiing area drops to 1,800 meters, but you can start your runs at altitudes that are well in excess of 3,000 meters. As such, it is well worth checking out for a trip in late November or even a little earlier. For lovers of eighties music, Saas Fee is also well known as the location for the video of Wham’s single “Last Christmas.”
TRYSIL in NORWAY This resort is a great one to visit if you have kids and novices in your party. Skiers can choose whether to ski in the forest or on the mountain runs. Trysil is the largest Alpine-style resort in Norway, and it offers skiing of many different types to suit all standards of skill. Trysil also boasts the world’s best guarantee of snow. This allows holidaymakers to book a trip to the resort in the knowledge that there is always snow of some description there — even very early in the season. Trysil offers no less than 31 ski lifts, and it has several kids’ zones as well as two fun parks.
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