General Info
General info about Ylläs-Levi Hiihto
Ylläs-Levi Hiihto is an annual long-distance cross-country skiing competition held in Lapland, north of Finland. It is organised in the first half of April as a two-day event. The skiing distance from Ylläsjärvi to Levi is 70km, and there is also a shorter 55km race. Ylläs-Levi Hiihto is part of Euroloppet tour.
Ylläs-Levi Hiihto stands out from other races with its amazing route with sceneries one won’t see anywhere else, high-level organization and by being skier-friendly with flexible terms and conditions. The race has many partners, such as Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, local municipalities Kolari and Kittilä, Fischer, Vauhti and OneWay.
Ylläs-Levi Hiihto 2025
Ylläs-Levi Hiihto is organised on spring 2025 on Friday 4th April on classic technique, and Saturday 5th April on skating (free) technique.
Traveling
The area is easy to reach:
By Plane
- The nearest airport is in Kittilä (KTT), with plenty of connections. From Kittilä airport, it’s only 15min drive to Levi and 40km to Ylläs.
- There is airport bus available, no prebooking needed, prices are for adult (one way): 10 eur to Levi, 22,50 eur to Äkäslompolo, 18,50 eur to Ylläsjärvi
- Note! Discover Airlines flies from Frankfurt directly to Kittilä on Tuesdays and Fridays during Ylläs-Levi Hiihto
- Note! A new direct connection of Edelweiss Air from Zurich is available on Mon 31st March and Mon 7th April
- If there is no direct connection from your airport, keep on mind that the stopover can be in Helsinki, Frankfurt, Zürich or even in Munich.
- It’s also possible to fly to Rovaniemi (RVN), 170km from Ylläs and Levi, more information.
By Train
- The nearest railway station is in Kolari (38km from Ylläs, 80km from Levi), more information
- There are buses from the railway station: Kolari- Levi, Kolari-Ylläsjärvi and Kolari-Äkäslompolo
By bus
- The bus connections can be found here
During the race days, there is a shuttle bus organized to the starting areas from Levi. Again, after the race, there is a bus transport back from Levi to Ylläs area. Besides, there is a shuttle from Äkäslompolo village to Ylläsjärvi, start of 70km, and other way round: from Ylläsjärvi to Äkäslompolo to 55km start.
The race offices serve both in Ylläs and Levi, and are open a day before the races.
Accommodation
Find accommodation in Levi and in Ylläs.
In co-operation with Ylläs-Levi Hiihto 2025:
Hotelli Hullu Poro
POROBEST-prices 4.-6.4.2025
Minimum stay 3 nights: book online.
429€ / 3 nights / Single room
489€ / 3 nights / Double room
783€ / 3 nights / Three persons family room with sauna
873€ / 3 nights / Four persons family room with sauna
1094€ / 3 nights / Four persons apartment with sauna
1184€ / 3 nights / Five persons apartment with sauna
Including:
- breakfast
- sauna and bath department daily
- gym
- Wi-Fi connection
Levi Hotel Spa
Spring offer (from 16.3.)
5 nights holiday:
515€ single room
700€ double room
Including
- breakfast
- use of Levi Spa
- Wi-Fi connection
Book here.
Hotel Levi Panorama
White Weeks-offer
Levi’s sunny spring slopes await in Lapland, Finland! Book your holiday now, and get a 20% discount on the daily flexible rate with the code PROSNOW. Book your holiday!
Aakenuspirtti wilderness cafe and B&B
B&B in peace of nature, along the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto route. Aakenuspirtti can accommodate a large group and is a great setting for events and private groups. The magnificent Upper cabin (Yläkämppä) can accommodate up to 34 people and the Lower cabin (Alakämppä) 16.
During the spring ski season, you can stay in the cosy café area of the Alakämppä or book a room in the Yläkämppä. Possibility of sauna and a dip in the Aakenusjoki. Prices start from 70€ per person.
Accommodation 70€ / person / night.
Evening meal (stew of the day, coffee and pie) 30€
Breakfast 15€
Sauna and ice hole swim 40€ (minimum 4 persons)
For groups
Rooms from 200€
Meals on request
Private sauna
Yoga classes
Something totally different! For requests and booking, contact: marja@aakenuspirtti.fi
Cross country ski areas
The Ylläs-Levi region is an excellent place for long-distance skiing, offering a variety of ski courses with over 500km of groomed trails.
In Ylläs area there is extensive network of cross-country skiing trails – some 300 kilometers of first-class and well-maintained tracks.
In Levi area the first tracks open already in early October!
Ylläs-Levi Hiihto is a snow secure event – snow conditions are guaranteed in April.
Western Lapland offers excellent snow conditions throughout the whole skiing season, which makes it the perfect place to finish the winter season.
Registration
You can register online until the start of the event. Transfer of participation and other changes to registration are easy to do.
Start, finish and parking
The 70km skiing starting point is located on the Ylläsjärvi side of fell Yllästunturi. Address: Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 44, Ylläsjärvi. Parking on site.
The 55km starting point is in Äkäslompolo, on the ice of lake Äkäslompolojärvi, in front of the primary school, address: Koulutie 2, Äkäslompolo. Parking: Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo (Y1), north parking, turn from Tunturintie/Maisematie to ”Ihmisen Rinki”, address: Tunturintie 56, Äkäslompolo. There is a shuttle bus between this parking and 55km start point.
Finish is in the heart of Levi, address: Hissitie 6, Levi.
Info about the route
Ylläs-Levi is a unique cross-country skiing challenge. The racecourses go through the beautiful Lappish fell scenery in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Ylläsjärvi, Äkäslompolo, Kukastunturi, Pyhäjärvi and finally heading to Levi.
70km
Along the route, three fells (Kellostapuli, Kukastunturi and Pyhätunturi) are crossed. There are seven service stations. See more details.
55km
The 55km route excludes the initial part (Kellostapuli fell) of the longer route and starts from Äkäslompolo village. Besides, the last Pyhätunturi fell is not climbed, but passed on its right side. There are five service stations. Here more information about the 55km track.
We welcome you to Lapland to experience our unique race! If there are any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us on info@yllaslevi.fi
