Trillevallen: The Small, Family-Friendly Ski Resort

Introduction

Are you tired of spending time in the queue waiting for the lift? Or would you like to experience well-groomed pistes despite it being late in the afternoon? Do you want a family-friendly resort where all pistes lead to the same base camp? Trillevallen, the small ski resort in western Jämtland, invites you to harvest white gold this winter!

The Family Friendly Ski Resort with a View

The ski system is tailored for families that do not require thousands of pistes and complicated lifts that take you around to different valleys. The family-friendly atmosphere of Trillevallen will stun you as the staff is locals with a passion for seeing young skiers develop. Because the slopes are located on the eastern side of a mountain, this means that the system is relatively sheltered from the western winds that can roar above the treeline. This also means that Trillevallen is generally a safe bet because they have plenty of snow.

The ski system starts around the treeline with magnificent views of Lake Håckren and the wilderness of Anaris, Lunndörren, and Vålådalen. Because many families are going here and tend to stick to the less steep slopes, someone looking to ski well groomed steeper pistes can enjoy having most of the areas for themselves. When the more famous ski system Åre gets too crowded – this is where the locals go to.

Depending on the weather, Trillevallen can be the best place in the region for off-piste skiing if the other ski systems are closed due to high winds. However, all the slopes face the same easterly direction, so if conditions are not the best there, it will be the same on the whole face.

For the person looking for more horizontal skiing, Trillevallen has one of the country’s best track systems for cross-country skiing – something the village is very proud of.

How to get to Trillevallen Ski Resort in Sweden

Trillevallen lies easily accessible in the western parts of Jämtland, and to get here, it is recommended to either drive by car or take the train. If you arrive by train, note that there is a 15-minute transfer from the closest railway station. You can also travel to Åre, spend a few days there and then go to Trillevallen by taxi.

If you travel by train, it is possible to take the sleepers train from Stockholm, only to wake up in a winter wonderland. When traveling by car, it is recommended to follow the larger roads of E4 and E14. From Stockholm, you drive north on the E4 until you reach the city of Sundsvall, and from there, you go west on the E14. The last 15 minutes are on a smaller road. In winter in Sweden, it is mandatory to have good winter tires, and up north, studded tires are recommended.

By airplane, you can go to Trondheim in Norway or the city closest to Trillevallen – Åre Östersund Airport, and from here, either rent a car or take a taxi.

Accommodation

When the legs are tired, nothing beats slumping down on a comfy sofa with a pleasant view and being served dinner without lifting a finger. Or you may be looking for the flexibility of renting your cabin. Trillevallen Högfjällshotell is a hotel where you can relax and have a short walk to the ski lift and plenty of houses available for rent.

Tip! Renting your apartment or cabin with the possibility of cooking your food is a good way to save some money and instead opt for a few restaurant visits when you feel for it.