STATION DE SKI / SAARISELKÄ SKI & SPORT RESOR
Read moreIn all, there are 23 downhill ski runs, a huge toboggan run over 1.8 km long and a Freestyle Park. Not to mention 230 km of cross-country ski trails (34 km of which are illuminated). There are plenty of surprises in store at Saariselkä ski resort! Plus: the toboggan run, the longest in the country, is lit up at night! Ski school with 90-minute lessons for children and adults. In summer: bike rental and slopes.
PRIMITIF AVENTURE
Read moreCome and live your polar adventure! Different activities and levels of commitment are offered, from family stays to extreme raids. The plus : French-speaking guides. Primitif Aventure offers themed stays: special whale watching, special family, special ski-pulka, special boreal... Also offers accommodation for other activities in summer/fall, such as the hunt for the northern lights, or the summer version: the midnight sun. In short, you will have understood, here, it is the adventure!
GUESTHOUSE HUSKY
Read moreMusher Juha-Pekka was one of the first to develop dog sledding in Lapland. He knows his 150 dogs by name, and trains them personally so that each one finds his place in the team. There are several safari options to choose from: from 1 hour to several days, in the middle of the forest and nature. For your information, the dogs cover around 12 km in 1 hour. A powerful and authentic excursion, far off the beaten tourist track. If you never want to leave this magical place, you can book a bed and breakfast.
SKI & PARC SPORTIF
Read moreOunasvaara is the hill of Rovaniemi. Transformed into a summer and winter sports park, this is where the locals gather to practice their favourite sport. In winter, there are a dozen accessible downhill ski slopes, a freeride area and a snow park. It is also possible to go sledding in a buoy on an 800 m long track and reach 50 km/h! For the amateurs, it is also possible to take advantage of 100 km of cross-country ski tracks. The rest of the year, there are many walking routes.
STATION DE SKI DE LEVI
Read moreIt's Finland's biggest ski resort, with 43 green, blue, red and black runs, not to mention two snowparks. The longest run measures 2,500 m. At night, 15 slopes are floodlit and there are restaurants on the resort. All around, there are 230 km of cross-country ski trails, groomed every day, including 28 km of lit trails, 16 cabins and rest areas along the trails. Three stores to rent your equipment and pick up your ski passes: for families, for intermediate skiers and for pros (lift no. 6).
MONT SAANA
Read moreIts unique shape is striking as soon as you reach Kilpisjärvi. This mountain has always been sacred to the Saami people, and its summit rises to 1,029 m. Once at the top, effort is rewarded. Magnificent views of the lake and mountain... and potentially of the northern lights. The ascent and descent take around 6 km, and are accessible to all. Be careful with small children, though, as it's a long way up. In terms of time, allow four hours, or even five if you want to take your time, from the Hiking Center.
STATION DE SKI
Read moreFifteen runs down the Sallan Pyhätunturit mountain (477 m), a snow park, and all around 160 km of cross-country ski trails, 43 of which are lit. Also a swimming pool on site. A family resort that offers fun for all types of people! Nothing to do with our resorts, but the landscapes and their splendid lights are there! A place to spend a nice holiday and the opportunity to enjoy Finland and its outdoor activities. In summer, there are many hiking trails to explore the forest and its views.
NORDIC SAFARIS
Read moreNordic Safaris is a company that offers a wide variety of activities in and around the Tornio area. Depending on the season, the activities vary. In winter, as long as the snow is there, you can go dog sledding, snowshoeing, fatbike riding (which can be rented all year round), ice fishing... As soon as summer arrives and in autumn, you can go rafting in the rapids of the river, go kayaking, or why not fish and grill right afterwards. Good welcome, and activities for all budgets.
YLLÄS-SKI
Read moreThe Yllas-Ski resort is attached to the village of Akaslompolo. It is located on the northern slopes of Mount Yllas. The Sport Resort Yllas (Yllasjarvi) is linked to the Yllas Ski resort, giving skiers access to a total of 63 runs, stretching over 53 km, and 23 lifts. Ski passes are valid for both resorts. Other activities include snowshoeing, ski-cross, mountain biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding and saunas. Ideal for the whole family and all budgets.
OFF-PISTE ADVENTURES - CENTRE ÉQUESTRE
Read moreJust 10 kilometres from Kemijärvi, head for Off-piste adventures, a riding centre that organises horseback rides all year round. Here, you can ride Finnish horses, which are protected by the European Union. You can also use the centre to improve your technique, thanks to the outdoor arenas for jumping. In winter, you can also take a ride on a reindeer-drawn sleigh, or simply discover the reindeer on the farm in summer.
CENTRE D'INFORMATION POUR LA RANDONNÉE
Read moreA place where hikers like to meet, where they can find food and drink in the café-restaurant, where they can get their bearings (many maps and brochures) and where they can rent bicycles and ski equipment... Just next door, at 14145, you will find the Kilpisjärvi visitors' centre with information on the region, the possibility of reserving the national park huts and obtaining a fishing permit...
HUSKY & CO
Read moreA serious and very well located agency, which offers you longer or shorter services according to your budget. As far as activities are concerned, there is a choice of the classic walks in search of the Northern Lights, dog sledding, snowmobiling, reindeer rides, among others, for the winter. In summer and autumn, you can visit the reindeer or husky farm, go horseback riding or cycling... Good to know and practical: if you are absent at the reception, pick up the phone in front of the agency, and an English-speaking employee will answer.
PARC NATIONAL URHO KEKKONEN
Read moreThe vast Urho Kekkonen National Park (2,550 km²) is Finland's second largest and one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. All the characteristics of Arctic nature are combined in the heart of these forests, which extend across the Russian border. The park is huge: maps are absolutely essential. However, there are several marked trails that can be done in a day: circuits between 1 and 6 km or a 40 km trek along the Nuorti River.
RANDONNÉE DES TROIS FRONTIÈRES
Read moreIt is one of the most popular hikings which starts on south bank of Siilasjärvi before the customs. A marked trail led towards the point of meeting between Finland, Sweden and Norway through the reserve of Malla where any taking away is strictly prohibited. To envisage provisions consequently. In summer, chance also join the place by boat m/s Malla since the lake Kilpisjärvi. It does not remain you whereas 6 km to traverse round-trip.