Mountain and winter sports Finland

Come 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!

Under favourable conditions, the town has 180 km of cross-country ski trails. The best ones are in the central park (Keskuspuisto), as they are regularly maintained. The tourist office of the town can provide you with further information and maps of the circuits and routes set up. An opportunity to combine sport with a truly unusual visit to the city. We warmly recommend it if the weather permits!

Musher 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.

Ounasvaara 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.

It'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).

Ruka Park is located in the ski resort of the same name. It is one of Finland's best known places for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. It has modified slopes throughout the season with the possibility of jumps, rails, mini-pipes... You will also find a MiniPark with small jumps and easier rails.

Ruka ski resort also has 34 ski slopes, 30 of which are lit and 26 with lifts. There is also a tobogganing area in summer and chair lifts.

Fifteen 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 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.

The 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.

Just 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.

Every winter, an open-air skating rink is set up next to Central Station, between the National Theater and the Museum of Fine Arts. You can skate to music and drink hot chocolate. Young and old alike flock to the rink, where the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The rink is usually open from early December to late March, depending on the weather. Skating lessons are also available. Winter day" package including pool and sauna at Allas Sea Pool.

Just a few kilometers from the center of Mikkeli, head for Tornimäki, where three downhill ski runs, small ski jumps, toboggan runs and cross-country ski trails await you in this small family resort. It's perfectly suited to beginners, with a majority of runs on gentle slopes. There's also a rental store (or snowmobile shop) at the foot of the slopes. Good to know: prices for snowmobile outings here are much lower than in Lapland, so it's a good opportunity to try out the machines here!

A 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.

The 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.