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THE ROUTE: Östersund to Åre Björnen, Sweden
THE DISTANCE: 85km
START IN: Östersund
Pocket-sized Åre Östersund airport, roughly an hour’s flight north-west of Stockholm, is your gateway to the bold mountain vistas and eerie Scandi-noir beauty of Åre. It’s one of Sweden’s most glamorous ski areas, within which you’ll find the tiny town of Åre Björnen. As well as being fantastic for skiing, Åre is an all-round winter destination with activities including spas, a chocolate factory, igloos and dog sledding.
You’ll cruise along the E14, past frozen lakes as frost crystals glint in
