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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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

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 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

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

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

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1-39 out of 39 ski resorts

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Hemsedal

Freeriders and advanced skiers will truly get their money's worth at Hemsedal. The steep slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kvitfjell

Kvitfjell is home to the longest difficult slope in Norway. Covering 800 vertical metres, it is… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Trysil

Experts can have a blast on the difficult slopes to Høgegga and Skihytta and from the Nordre Kanken.… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

2. Riksgränsen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Riksgränsen

Experts can find a challenging slope and lots of off-piste terrain on the front of the mountain in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

2. Fjällby – Björkliden

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Fjällby – Björkliden

The ski resort of Björkliden offers the challenging and perfectly groomed Rallarsvängen slope which… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

2. Gaustablikk – Rjukan

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Gaustablikk – Rjukan

Advanced skiers will find some difficult slopes at the Gaustablikk Expressen, Skipsheisen and the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Åre

Experts can have lots of fun on the difficult World Cup slopes below the 1,420 m high Åreskutan. There… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Voss Resort

Voss Resort has several black slopes. These slopes offer challenging descents on steep slopes. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Geilo

Three challenging and difficult slopes are reserved for experts. These are located on the Geilohovda… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Hafjell

Experienced skiers and snowboarders can find a few challenging slopes in Hafjell. The difficult… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Stöten

The ski resort of Stöten has a few challenging and difficult slopes from the Granfjällsstöten for… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Kläppen

The ski resort of Kläppen has a few difficult slopes for experts. These are perfectly prepared and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Ylläs

There are some challenging difficult slopes in the ski resort of Ylläs, located mainly in the upper… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Levi

Experts can find some powder slopes and freeride terrain at the Fjell Levi. There are also three… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Pyhä

Pyhä is home to Finland’s steepest slope. World Cup mogul competitions have even been held here. There… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Hemavan

In the ski resort of Hemavan, the difficult Snobben slope is located at the Hemavan Gondol. The… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Tärnaby

There are two difficult slopes in the ski resort of Tärnaby. There is also the chance to have great… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

8. Dundret Lapland – Gällivare

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Dundret Lapland – Gällivare

There are a few difficult runs for experts in the ski resort of Dundret Lapland The freeriding terrain… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Hovden

Advanced skiers will find difficult slopes and powder snow areas on the Nos and the Hovdenuten. Many… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Myrkdalen

The Byrgardsløypo and the Ondrahaugen slope are recommended for advanced skiers. These two slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

many freeride/deep snow areas
Difficult slopes: 4.5 km (14%)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Raudalen

The Raudalen Alpinsenteret ski resort offers some difficult slopes and is very popular with advanced… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

8. Vemdalsskalet

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Vemdalsskalet

The ski resort of Vemdalsskalet has a few difficult slopes on the Hovde and Skalsfjället. When the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Idre Fjäll

Advanced skiers can find some difficult runs on the north, south and east sides of the ski resort of… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

8. Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)

Experts can find the steep Väggen and Worldcupbacken slopes at the Väggen 4-person chairlift in… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

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

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

The Snow Centre – Hemel Hempstead

There are no difficult slopes for experts. However, the mogul run is lots of fun. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

25. Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi

Experts can find a difficult slope at Tottohissi in the ski resort of Ounasvaara. There are also two… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Ruka

There are just a few difficult slopes in the ski resort of Ruka. The challenging slopes lead down to… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

25. Skeikampen – Gausdal

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Skeikampen – Gausdal

You won't find really difficult runs at Skeikampen, but there is space to explore the powder snow and… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

25. Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)

In the Oslo Vinterpark Tryvann, there is one difficult slope on the Wyller and a mogul slope available… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

25. Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)

In Lindvallen, there are just three difficult slopes on the Hemfjellet. All other slopes in Lindvallen… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Bláfjöll

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

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

Gålå

When there is enough snow, there are some freeriding areas at the chairlift. However, these are not… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

33. Alpine Snowsports – Aldershot (dry slopes)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

Alpine Snowsports – Aldershot

There is only a small offering for advanced skiers. The Button lift 2 pommel lift provides access to a… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

33. 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%)

33. Beitostølen

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There are no difficult slopes at the Beitostølen Skisenter. Advanced skiers can find difficult slopes… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

33. 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%)

33. 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%)

33. Snozone – Milton Keynes (indoor ski area)

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

There is no offering for advanced skiers or freeriders. more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

33. Hedelands Skicenter

Test result: 1 out of 5 stars

Moguls often build up on the short Starthang that are sufficient for five or six curves. Because the… more

Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers

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

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