The area around Björkliden has Scandinavia's best ski touring with more than 60 peaks of over 1,200 masl, ranging from easy orange touring to jet black alpine skiing expeditions.

The unique thing is that everything is so easily accessible. Legendary peaks like Vassitjåkko, Rombakkstötta, Spanstind and Storfjället are less than an hour by car from Björkliden. This makes Björkliden an ideal base for your ski touring adventure.

At the Sport Information you will get all the information you need to set off and  in our sports shop you can hire all the equipment you need.

You can of course  hire an experienced guide to take you on a peak tour you have only dreamt of.

Suggestions for three tours in Björkliden

Kåppastjårro (1313)

Quick and easy with good skiing and magnificent views. Start by the Kittelliften stop in Björkliden's ski system. Head for the clearly marked peak in the direction of the ski lift. From the peak, you can choose a number of different lines, varying in difficulty, down to Björkliden.

Vertical drop: 380 m

Time: 1 hour to the peak

Difficulty: Easy

Vassitjåkko Nord

A classic tour that is a must for ski touring enthusiasts. Start in Vassijaure and ski for 2 km southeast towards Kärkevagge. Turn right and ski on the left side of the gully on large snowfields. At 1000 masl, it levels out and you follow the ridge southwest that leads to the top. Then choose a downhill ski run from the many lines, which range in difficulty.

Vertical drop: 850 m

Time: 4 hours to the peak

Difficulty: Medium/Difficult

Låktatjåkka

A fantastic, complete experience that ends with the spectacular Kopparåsrännan. Start by Låktatjåkka train station. Walk along the track marked with crosses via Vargpasset up to  Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge. From there continue to the top of Låktatjåkka. From the top you can choose to go back down to the mountain lodge or down the front of Koppasåsrännan, one of Sweden's best off-piste runs.

Vertical drop: 950 m

Time: 4 hours to Låktatjåkko Mountains Station and a further 30 min up to the top

Difficulty: Medium/Difficult

Freesking

Björkliden has many open areas with easily accessible off-piste skiing. The opportunity to ski on powder snow after a snowfall is greater here than at many other ski facilities in Sweden. The ski area is large and lift queues are rare.

This is how the Swedish ski magazine Åka Skidor described the skiing after its visit to the area:

'Svarta Björn has also given its name to one of Björkliden's best off-piste areas. There are large open areas here, many snowdrifts and a nice ravine with steep skiing - and there's lots of snow.'