Are, Sweden

Åre Bike Park offers superb Downhill trails, as well as XC, Trail and Gravel riding and trails for kids too and even Fat bikes in the winter.

Trails include: 6 green, 9 blue, 2 red, 1 black, 1 skill area and a pump track plus superb facilities, with cafe, bike wash, BBQ areas, and a whole lot more. 

There's a good range of ability levels and you can spend a whole day lapping the park or head out to explore, to experience man-made and wild rocky alpine trails.  

There are lots of amazing trails, such as the super rooty 'Bräckebäcksleden' to getting air on the 'Shimano' or 'Cobra' trails and finish off with some Scandinavian food such as “Moose pizza” beer and crepes. 

Getting there: Public transport from the local airport Trondheim just over the border in Norway or Ostersund, an hour and a half away from Åre.

Trailforks map: Åre Bike Park

Digital trail map and GPX files available: Åre Trails (aretrails.com)  

Website: Åre info! (aresweden.com)

Route type: Bike Park