4-Day Ski Expedition in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND WELCOME DINNER (D)

Welcome to our cottage right in the south of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park! The guide can pick you up from Rovaniemi, or from Kittilä Airport. He will then take you to a welcome dinner organised in the chalet with all the participants. You will get to know each other, and learn more about your trek. Your guide will help you repack your belongings to your expedition sleds, and equip you with sleeping bags and mattresses. 

DAY 2: HETTA (B, L, D)

We will start the trek on the frozen Ounasjärvi lake, at the northern limit of Pallas-Yllästunturi, 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 wilderness hut. You can chill now, while your guide is preparing dinner for you! If you are lucky, the night may even bring some northern lights!

DAY 3: SAUNA TIME! (B, L, D)

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 will reserve an unexpected but much welcomed surprise for you! In the middle of the national park, surrounded by pure Lappish 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).

DAY 4: TO THE FELLS OF PALLASTUNTURI (B, L, D)

For this third hiking day, two routes are possible depending on your condition 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 hiking day.

DAY 5: ARRIVAL TO PALLAS (B)

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 hiked across the Pallas-Yllästunturi, one of the most popular trails in Finland! 

You may choose to stay in our cottage for an extra night (subject to a fee) or for the guide to drive you back to your arrival destination.

OVERNIGHT & ACCOMMODATION 

The first night (before the trek) is spent in a large fully-equipped wooden cottage, located in the beautiful nature and just 500m from the national park! The cottage is equipped with all facilities, kitchen, laundry machine, and a sauna that participants may happily use. 

Overnights during the ski trek are spent in shared reservable wilderness huts, without electricity or running water. Dry toilets are available nearby.

Each of these nights offer the possibility to observe northern lights if the weather and solar conditions are good!

If you would like to adapt the duration, the type of accommodation or any other details of this package, please contact us. Meals are included when mentioned : (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) Dinner, (S) Snack.