SKIING

Ylläs is the home to the longest runs in Finland. With 62 slopes and 30 lifts Ylläs is the largest resort in Lapland and Finland. Ylläs has also excellent Snowpark areas, Super-G slope, Off-piste slopes and longest runs in finland. For snowboarders Ylläs is a dream come true with many possibilities. It is also one of the most popular places among telemark skiers and off track skiers with several fells of untouched snow.

Ylläs also has two ski schools, one in both villages. The ski schools provide slalom-, cross country skiing-, telemark skiing-, off-piste skiing- and snowboarding lessons. Equipment can be rented either from ski centres or some shops.

Some facts about the slopes: 62 slopes, 30 ski lifts Longest slopes 3000 m, rise 463 m 34 easy, 21 average and 7 difficult slopes 53 slope kilometres 30 illuminated slopes  World Cup slope, Super G slope Excellent Off-piste skiing Parks and Streets on both sides of the fell Excellent children’s slopes Snow from October to May 11 restaurants by the slopes

The Ski Resort of the Year 2007 intoduces more slopes, restaurants, bars and accommodation

The last few year’s significant investments in enhancing the comfort of tourists have made Ylläs Ski Resort of the Year 2007 in Finland. Ski lift companies, the Municipality of Kolari and a number of local enterprises have made huge investments into the services and infrastructure of the region. The goal is to provide a pleasant and international resort for all its visitors, while boosting the local economy.

Everything is ready for the 2009 – 2010 season. The downhill skiing slopes can take more skiers, ski lift capacity has increased enormously, new restaurants and bars have been opened, accommodation availability has expanded dramatically, and traffic in the resort has been improved.

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