Cross-Country Skiing around Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Learn or practice a cool winter sport and explore the incredible Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland on this wonderful cross-country skiing tour around Pyhä-Luosto National Park! Cross-country skiing consists of traversing snow-covered terrain without the help of a ski lift. It's not only a nice way to explore snowy landscapes, but it is also used as a means of transportation in different places around the world. As for Pyhä-Luosto National Park, it is a stunning, 142-square-kilometer natural park full of pine and cedar forests, mountains, gorges, and stunning Arctic wildlife that will mesmerize all those who visit it.

On the day of your cross-country skiing tour around Pyhä-Luosto National Park, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Kairankutsu headquarters in Pyhätunturi. There, you'll meet the expert instructor who will accompany you throughout the day and who will distribute all the necessary equipment for the experience, including the skis and poles. You'll have some time to gear up and learn how to move with the skis on before you set off on this amazing adventure!

Your instructor will assess your group's experience and skiing level in order to choose the best trail to follow. And once you've learned or practiced how to use the skis, you'll immerse yourself in the snowy, arctic landscapes of around Pyhä-Luosto National Park as you cross -country ski around it. Your expert instructor will be by your side at all times, making sure you're safe, and sharing fascinating stories about the local landscape, wildlife, and culture. You don’t need any previous skiing experience to participate in this amazing activity. However, you should be in relatively good physical shape, since you will spend around 2 hours walking out in the snow.

Additionally, in order for you to fully enjoy cross-country skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, you should come prepared with warm winter clothing, including thermal or wool under layers and wind and waterproof outer layers, a hat, gloves, a scarf, snow boots, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, water, etc.) to spend an amazing 2 hours out in the breathtaking landscapes of Finnish Lapland!

If you are a nature lover and would like to reach untouched sections of forests, mountains, or valleys in Finnish Lapland, this incredible cross-country skiing tour around Pyhä-Luosto National Park is perfect for you. Book now!