Ylläs: Easy Forest Skiing in Snowy Lapland Woods

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover forest skiing on an easy, small-group tour in Ylläs, accessible to beginners and families. Short skis with integrated skins grip on small climbs and glide on the flat, so you feel stable from the very first steps. With a local expert guide, you leave prepared tracks and crowds behind and glide along flat, gentle trails through quiet snow-covered Lapland woods. The pace stays relaxed and the route is adapted to the group. In three hours, you get a genuine first taste of skiing through the Arctic forest.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off in Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi
Skis with integrated skins and poles
Local expert guide
Personal winter clothing (warm layers, gloves, hat)
Warm winter boots are essential for this tour; we can rent them on request

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your accommodation (Available in Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi)
- Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking

Hotel Saaga (Ylläsjärvi)
– Meeting time: 20 minutes before the tour
– Meeting location: In front of the main entrance
– Pick-up instructions: Your guide will arrive in a black minivan and will call your name upon arrival.

K-Market Jounin Kauppa (Äkäslompolo)
– Meeting location: At the main entrance next to the pharmacy
– Pick-up instructions: Your guide will arrive in a black minivan and will call your name upon arrival.

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Meeting point

– Meeting location: In front of the main entrance next to the pharmacy – Pick-up instructions: Your guide will arrive in a black minivan and will call your name upon arrival.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Start with a short introduction to backcountry skiing and learn how to use the wide, stable skis designed for snowy forests and gentle terrain. Then head out from the village and ski across a frozen lake before continuing into the quiet forest around Ylläs.

Your guide will show you the basics of moving, turning and controlling your skis, with plenty of time to practise at your own pace. The route is relaxed and beginner-friendly, with no previous backcountry skiing experience required. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful winter landscape away from the crowds.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nordx Adventures

Tags

Hiking Tours
Winter Sports
Skiing
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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