Nötåsen

Sweden's "Sella Ronda"

Nötåsen will be the last piece of the puzzle to tie Branäs together and create a road around the entire mountain.

- We have jokingly called it Sweden's Sella Ronda, says Anders Kjällström, CEO of Branäsgruppen.

Sella Ronda is a well-known ski tour of 40 kilometers with slopes and lifts that takes you around the Sella massif in Italy. Even if Branä's route around the mountain becomes shorter, it could become something unique for Skis Sweden.

- There are not many Swedish ski facilities that have skiing in as many directions as we have in Branäs and we will be, as far as I know, the first facility that enables a route around the entire mountain.

Nötåsen is located up on the mountain, on the other side of the road from Soltorget, approximately where the current cross-country track is located. The area will offer perfect skiing for families with children and the slopes also lead out to the rest of Branäs ski system in two different directions, one towards Medvinden and Mattesdalen and one towards Björnliftarna and Branäs Berg. And when everything is ready, you can make your way from Branäs By, around the whole mountain and pass all the areas on the way – Mattesdalen, Nötåsen, Branäs Berg and the Lake area – to finally finish the tour where you started it.

– I think it could be a fun adventure for the kids, to get around the entire mountain as quickly as possible.

The first slope and lift were ready for the start of the 23/24 season, which was also the season when the first guests moved into the area. By the 25/26 season, Branäs View completed and began receiving guests. The project with the new ski area is being built gradually over several years.

Skiing for the family

Skiing at Nötåsen is perfect for families with children. The goal is to have 5 green/blue slopes, three longer and two shorter for the youngest guests. Currently, there is one slope, with an associated lift, that takes guests from Nötåsen's cottages and apartments, down to the Björnlifts on Branäs Berg.

- It will be wonderful skiing plus it will be a smooth way further into the ski system for the residents of the area.

In addition to the slope to the Björnliftarna, two more longer slopes are planned, where the goal is for one of them to be a slope that is a bit reminiscent of Nintendo Land, Branäs adventure slope that winds down through both forest and characters from the world of Nintendo. The other slope takes you, via a transport lift, to Medvindens avsig where you can continue out into the ski area and reach both Mattesdalen and Branäsdalen.

- The goal is that the family should be able to spend a full day in the area with fun skiing, but that it should be possible to quickly and easily get on to more slopes.

Cozy center with restaurants and service

In the heart of Nötåsen you will find a cozy center. Here you can stop for a coffee, lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants, fill up your pantry at the grocery store, or take a break in the heated cabin.

– It will be like a smaller version of Soltorget. We have several exciting plans in the works that we hope to be able to present within a couple of years.

Exactly what type of restaurants and how many there will be is not clear yet, but one goal is for there to be a take away station.

- We want it to be easy to come in on skis or by car and pick up your food, but of course there will also be restaurants with seating where you can have lunch or dinner with loved ones.

Next to the center of Nötåsen, there will be two shorter slopes with an associated ropeway. Here, children can practice their balance and take their first turns before venturing into more challenging slopes.

– With the short children's slopes and the slightly longer slopes in the area, a good progression in level is created. Children can develop their skiing without having to go on more difficult slopes too quickly, and parents can easily keep an eye on things, as everything is within close range.

Accommodation with ski in/ski out

Whether you have a large or small family, there is accommodation for you at Nötåsen. Here you can choose between cozy cottages and modern apartments in various sizes. The accommodation in the area, just like all accommodation in Branäs, has a ski in/ski out location or is within walking distance to lifts and slopes.

Facts about Nötåsen (according to the current plan)

• 5 slopes
• 4 lifts + 1 conveyor belt
• Cross-country trails
• Cottages and apartments with ski in/ski out
• Restaurant
• Shop and live
• Heating cabin