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In late fall, as the temperature drops below zero, lakes and tarns are transformed into well-polished, glass-like hall-floors. This is the tour-skating season, which is short, but absolutely lovely. The whole of \u00c5re is a ski-touring paradise so read our tips below, put your skates on and go get your icy adventure. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00c5nnsj\u00f6n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lake \u00c5nnsj\u00f6n freezes fairly early in the season. The lake is quite large and shallow, beautifully framed by peaks such as the Bunner Mountains and Snasah\u00f6garna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND IT<\/strong> Go west on the E14, drive circa 35 km to \u00c5nn or continue another 5 km to Klocka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ottsj\u00f6n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most beautiful lakes for skating in the county, framed by forests and the Ottsj\u00f6 mountain. This is also, usually, skateable early in the season.

FIND IT<\/strong> Take the E14 to Unders\u00e5ker and go across the bridge towards V\u00e5l\u00e5dalen. After circa 10 km you\u2019re \u201cSj\u00f6\u00e4ndan\u201d where there\u2019s a small parking lot on the right side of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gevsj\u00f6n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gevsj\u00f6n is a very shallow lake, circa 20 km west of \u00c5re. It offers easy-to-reach skating opportunities early in the winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND IT<\/strong> Go west along the E14. After 20 km, you\u2019ll see the large lake on the right hand side of the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of smaller tarns that freeze during early and late fall, especially on higher altitudes. A few favourites within reasonable walking distance from your car is Nulltj\u00e4rn in V\u00e5l\u00e5dalen and Fr\u00f6\u00e5tj\u00e4rn in Bj\u00f6rnen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LIFESAVING SOCIETY (EN)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are risks that come with skating on natural ice. Before heading out, it\u2019s important to have the knowledge needed about ice and the required safety equipment. It\u2019s also important to not go out there alone. There\u2019s some great tips about ice safety, as well as tips and advice here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MORE TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isn\u00f6rdar i V\u00e4stj\u00e4mtland<\/a> (Ice Nerds in V\u00e4stj\u00e4mtland) \u2013 A Facebook Group where information about ice quality is shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

skridskoklubben.se<\/a> (Ice skating Club) \u2013 Members of Storsj\u00f6n\u2019s Tour Skating Club shares tips under the headline \u201cIskontakten\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"To\n \n See the mountains from a whole new perspective.\n <\/span>\n \n Photo: Niclas Vestefjell\n <\/span>\n
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