Cross-Country Skiing

Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland

The ski hike to Halti in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness.

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Ski hike Kilpisjärvi - Halti, The Nordkalott Trail

  • Destination: Kilpisjärvi and Käsivarsi Wilderness, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 55 km (one direction)
  • Difficulty: advanced, but suitable for beginners (The Nordkalott Trail)
  • When to go: from February to April for spring ski tour
  • Duration: 5-10 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, or rental huts 

Salla Lapland - Ruuhitunturi fell in winter

In winter, Ruuhitunturi fell in Salla Lapland shows you the magic of the crown-snow forests. The Ruuhitunturi lookout tower offers beautiful views of the fells and hills, candle trees and open mires. The Ruuhitunturi trail in winter is a great cross-country skiing trail. You can also reach the top of Ruuhitunturi fell by foot and fat bike.

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Ruuhitunturi in Salla Cross-country skiing

  • Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: around 18 km (11 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderately demanding (easy skiing track)
  • When to go: From December to April (year-round)

Ski Tour in Lapland: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Ski touring in Lapland is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, especially after becoming familiar with summer hiking. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland fits perfectly for your first ski tour: the Hetta-Pallas winter trail is well-maintained and marked, the cabin network is extensive, and settlements are nearby. The national landscape in winter is also breathtakingly beautiful.

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Hetta-Pallas Winter Route

  • Destination: Enontekiö and Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: Hetta-Pallas 58 km (36 miles, one direction)
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but suitable for beginners
  • When to go: from March to April
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, in reservation or open wilderness huts, some Lappish huts

Winter is amazing season to go on an adventure to Keimiötunturi fell area. The popular and well-maintained Keimiö ski trail runs around Keimiötunturi fell in the winter, leading to Lake Keimiöjärvi. On a Keimiö ski tour, you may see beautiful snow-covered trees, blazing northern lights and wonderful landscapes of Pallastunturi fells.

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Kiilopää Winter Trails: Luulampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

Kiilopää fell center is located near Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä, Lapland. Kiilopää is managed by Suomen Latu - The Finnish Outdoor Association.

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Luulampi cross-country skiing route Kiilopää

  • Destination: Saariselkä/Kiilopää, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Lapland, Finland
  • Length: 18.5 km
  • Difficulty level: moderate/demanding (ascent and descent of Kiilopää fell)
  • When to go: from February to April (check the skiing track situation in advance)
  • Duration: 3-4 h (cross-country skiing at a leisurely pace)
     

Pyhä Winter Trails: The Beautiful Soutaja Fell

Soutaja fell is perhaps the most beautiful fell in the Pyhä-Luosto area in Lapland, Finland. Soutaja fell is a great year-round outdoors destination, suitable for snowshoeing, fatbiking and skiing in winter. Due to its magnificent powder snow Soutaja (373 m) is especially popular among snow surfers and off-piste skiers.

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Pyhä Soutaja Winter Trail

  • Destination: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: winter trail from December to April, year-round destination
  • Duration: a day trip

Pyhä Cross-Country Skiing Trails: Karhunjuomalampi Skiing Tour

Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Central Lapland, is the southernmost great fell area in Finland. It includes the oldest national park in Finland: Pyhä was established already in 1938. During winter, you can admire beautiful crown snow loaded trees and white fell scenery. Pyhä is a popular destination for downhill skiing, but Pyhä-Luosto winter trails offer also amazing opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Karhunjuomalampi cross-country skiing tour is a magnificent day trip in winter!

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Pyhä Karhunjuomalampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

  • Destination: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy, a short moderate leg 
  • When to go: from February to April for cross-country skiing
  • Duration: a day trip