Ski Salla

FACTS

This year, ski Salla in Finland for a truly natural scenic tundra experience, complete with plenty of trails for a variety of skiing and snowboarding expertise levels and plenty of family activities away from the slopes.

Where

If you want to ski Salla in Finland, the Lapland ski resort is home to a few trails of differing varieties allowing for a nice well rounded family excursion in a small village that suits the family who wants to relax isolated perfectly. It's also the birthplace of alpine skiing in Finland. Near the Russian border with Finland, the area appears untouched by man for the most part and is a great display of nature with plenty of family orientated activities outside the slopes. You can access via Helsinki and then either choose a sleeper train or catch one of the several daily flight connections from the capital to both Kuusamo and Rovaniemi

Essentials

Suitable For

Slopes

RESORT ALTITUDE :	120m
TOTAL PISTE :	14 km
LONGEST RUN :	1 km
START SEASON :	November
END SEASON :	May

OVERALL
SKIING
BOARDING
APRÉS
FAMILIES

Beginners 6 / 40%	Intermediates 5 / 33%
Advanced 2 / 13%	Experts 2 / 13%

TOTAL RUNS :	15
SNOW CANNONS :	25 / 4ha
SNOW PARKS :	1
CROSS COUNTRY :	135 km

On the slopes

With 15 slopes that are designed for skiers of all levels, ski Salla resort and it's great for the entire family. The longest run challenges its skiers to make it through 1300m and there is also one speed skiing slope for those who like a walk on the wild side. Plus, for experts the three black slopes provide an excellent thrill while downhill skiing.

Natural snow covers most of the area, but snow machines are also used to make sure the entire area and the beginner trails which are lower in altitude stay covered throughout the ski season. Plus, 11 of the 15 slopes are illuminated so that you can stay out for a good majority of the night if you are unable to tear yourself away from the thrill of the hill.

Off the slopes

One thing you will want to do while off the slopes when you ski Salla is take a minute to absorb the many natural views of the frozen tundra area complete with lakes, fells, and rivers. You will also want to take in the fun sporting excursions of snowmobiling and snowshoeing and make sure to catch the free feeding trip aboard a snowmobile sledge ride and reindeer.

Husky dog sledging is also a fun activity to take part in and the area boosts enough Finnish delicacies and conventional cross Atlantic cuisines to delight the entire family. There's also a spa for relaxation after a day on the slopes.

WE LIKE

Great for beginners and timid intermediates - wide runs, good instructors and all the time in the world
The red and black slopes are illuminated meaning late night skiing is awesome
Very long season with excellent snow conditions throughout thanks to the cold!

WE DON'T LIKE

Very low temperatures - especially in Jan and Feb - at least the snow keeps in excellent condition
Pretty limited slopes at all levels - although beginners don't need that much so it's ok
Access - so far north means two plane rides and a full days transfer