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Explore the National Park of Pallastunturi with a fantastic 4-day snowshoe trek accompanied by your professional guide. You will hike for around 50-60 kilometres across some of the most famous fells in Finland, and one of the last wilderness areas in Europe. On your way, you will enjoy spectacular viewpoints over the Taiga forests, crystal-clear air, snow-covered trees, frozen lakes as well as immense open areas and fells. You may have the chance to spot wildlife, birds, reindeer or moose in their natural habitat, or follow the tracks left by wolves and other predatory animals. Warm wooden wilderness huts will accommodate you for memorable nights.
This tour is always arranged in small groups (7 guests maximum) so we can fully enjoy the beauty and silence of Lapland nature.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will confirm your pick up time at least 3 days before departure.
Itinerary
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1
Your guide will collect you from your chosen departure. Several departures are possible for this trip: Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Levi or Ylläs. After a short briefing, you will head to Hetta where you will have lunch in a restaurant. It is very important to get a lot of energy as you are about to embark for a challenging snowshoe trip! The trek will start on the frozen Ounasjärvi lake, at the northern limit of Pallastunturi, it will lead you through the white forests of the park where you will very probably spot many footprints of wild animals. As you hike up the first hills, the landscapes will constantly change and be highlighted by the warm lights of the setting sun. It should take around 5-6 hours (16 kms) before you get to your private wilderness hut. You can chill now, while your guide is preparing dinner for you! If you are lucky, the night will even bring some Northern Lights!
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
A hot breakfast will be served in the hut as you are slowly waking up. Today, your goal is to reach the valley on the other side of Ounastunturi and Tappuri. This is about 16-18 kilometres and 6 hours of hiking with a nice break halfway to enjoy some typical Finnish snacks around the open fire. The hut of your second night will reserve you an unexpected but much welcomed surprise! In the middle of the national park, surrounded by pure Lapland wilderness, a sauna is waiting for you! You should not miss the chance to enjoy this very Finnish experience! The hot steams are also good to relax your body and muscles after the long walk of the day. (In sauna, men and women are separated).
Admission ticket free -
3
For this third hiking day, two routes are possible depending on your conditions and the weather. You may decide with your guide to hike to the tops of the fells or to follow the winter ski trail in the valley. Both routes will offer you beautiful winter scenery. A warm wilderness hut, located between two fells, will accommodate you for the night. In total, you will hike around 13-15km for this 3rd day.
Admission ticket free -
4
One last effort, you are almost at your final destination! The 10-km hike along the fells will take you to different viewpoints before you reach Pallas ski resort, at the bottom of Laukukero hill (762m). Congratulations, you have snowshoed across the Pallastunturi, one of the most popular trails in Finland! On the drive back to your arrival point (Ylläs, Levi, Kittilä or Rovaniemi), your guide will stop at the restaurant and you will enjoy a well-deserved lunch to conclude your trip in the best way!
Admission ticket free
Starting from Hetta
Sauna Time!
To the Fells of Pallastunturi
Arrival to Pallas
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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