Welcome to Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer 4th-5th April 2025!

The entry fee includes participation in the race, timing and result service, a self-printed diploma and a medal. The entry fee also includes service at the feeding stations, light lunch after the race, transport of the gear from the start to the finish and a shower possibility. It’s possible to buy the bus transportations when registering until 23rd March. 

Organisation

Head of event Santtu Laine

Race Director Mikko Koutaniemi

Production manager Marja Rauhalammi

Ylläs area Jonna Karinen

Levi area Vera Turunen

Race Office Lauri Pulkkinen, Saana Järvinen

Safety Heikki Saarensalmi

Timing Monesko / Jouko Kaarteenaho

Communication Niina Onnila

Partners  Tiina Kääriäinen

Web pages, maps  Juuso Ritari

Livestream  Magnum Live / Matti Rauvanto

BUFF Lasten Sisukas Hiihto  Sisu Outdoor / Maikku Ihamuotila

Skier transportation Sari Suomalainen

The start number pick up

You can pick up your bib at the race offices as follows: 

Levi 

Thursday 3rd April at 14:00-20:00 (2pm – 8pm)
Friday 4th April at 14:00-20:00 (2pm – 8pm) 

Address: Visit Levi, Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi 

Levi race office is open at the finish area on Sat 5th April at 14:00-18:00 (2pm – 6pm). 

Ylläs 

Thursday 3rd April at 14:00-20:00 (2pm – 8pm)
Friday 4th April at 14:00-20:00 (2pm –8 pm) 

Address: Luontokeskus Kellokas, Tunturintie 54, 95970 Äkäslompolo 

Start areas 

Friday 4th April (NOTE! Only classic bibs) and Saturday 5th April: 

• 70km 7am to 9am Ylläsjärvi, next to Bistro, in the immediate vicinity of the start, follow the signs and guides, Iso-Ylläksentie 44. Note! Only 70 km starting numbers. 

• 55km 8am to 10:30am Äkäslompolo Primary school, Koulutie 2, 95970 Äkäslompolo. Note! Only 55 km starting numbers.
  

Start numbers must be collected at the above times! 

Please remember to take along the registration confirmation you received by email. We recommend that you check that your name is on the list of participants which is available on the website. The timing chip is on the back of the start number and does not need to be returned. Your name will be connected with the bib number in the office, not beforehand. 

In addition to the race number, you will receive a sticker to mark your equipment bag, a ski sticker according to your start group and, if necessary, a bag for your equipment. 

The bib number and any advertising on it must not be covered during the event. Your race number is personal. If necessary, it is possible to transfer your entry to another person for a change fee of 30 EUR (see the terms and conditions). 

Late registration

You can register online until the start of the event, please leave time to pick up your race number from the race office! 

The late registration is possible also at the event offices, note the pricing. Note! Only card payment. 

Transfer of participation and other changes to registration

Check: https://www.yllaslevi.fi/en/cancellation-policy/

Euroloppet

Ylläs-Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer is a member of Euroloppet-marathon ski series. Euroloppet-pass entitles you for cheaper registration for all Euroloppet events. Euroloppet Suomi Tour consists of Vuokatti Hiihto, Jyväskylä Ski Marathon ja Ylläs-Levi Hiihto. Registering to all three events, you will receive Euroloppet Suomi Tour t-shirt. Shirt is to be picked up in Levi race office. Buy your Euroloppet-pass here!  

Euroloppet-pass are stamped in Levi race office. 

Baggage depot

Skiers can leave their equipment at their own risk to be transported from the starting areas to the finish in Levi. The skier leaves the equipment at the starting points for transport by himself. The transport will be carried out by buses used for skiers’ transportation, so skis, for example, fit on board. Please note that the bag drop point is not right next to the starting line; in Ylläsjärvi in front of restaurant Taiga and in Äkäslompolo at the bus stop, same side of the road as the school and race office! Gear left somewhere else, is not transported to the finish area. Mark your bag well! 

The gear is to be picked up in the finish area, show your bib.

Shuttle buses to the starting areas depart from Levi Design Hotel, Levintie 1590 / Kittiläntie side of the building. Busticket costs 10 eur, and it can be bought in the registration system until 23.3. After this, bus tickets, if available, are sold in the race offices, price 20 €.  

Transport to the start from Levi to Ylläs 

Ylläsjärvi 70km start:
Departure between 7:00-7:45, leaving when full, last bus at 7:45.

Äkäslompolo 55 km start:
Departure between 8:30 – 9:00, leaving when full, last bus at 9:00

Return transport to Ylläs from Levi 

Return transport buses leave at 14:00 (2pm), 15:00 (3pm), 16:30 (4:30pm) and 19:00 (7pm). Buses start when full, be prepared to wait for transport.

Note! Extra bus on Saturday night at 9:30pm. 

Return transport route: Levi -Ylläsjärvi (Iso-Ylläksentie 1) -Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi – Ihmisen Rinki (Tunturintie 56) – Jounin Kauppa Äkäslompolo. 

Transports to start areas in the Ylläs area 

Transfers to the starting areas in Ylläs cost 5 eur, and the ticket can be purchased at registration system until 23.3. After that, the bus ticket can be bought at the race office or from the bus, price 10€. 

From Äkäslompolo to 70 km start:
At 8:00am Äkäslompolo, K-market Jouni Kauppa, next to the big reindeer, to Ylläsjärvi

At 8:10am Ihmisen Rinki, (Tunturintie 56), to Ylläsjärvi

From Ylläsjärvi village to 70 km start:
At 7:55am Ylläsjärvi (Iso-Ylläksentie 1) to Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi

From Ylläsjärvi to Äkäslompolo 55 km start:
At 8:30 Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 44.
At 8:40 Ylläsjärvi Iso-Ylläksentie 1
At 9:10 Ylläsjärvi Iso-Ylläksentie 1
At 9:20 Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 44.

Transport for the public 

At 9:15 Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi – Levi
At 10:45 Äkäslompolo school (55km start) – Levi
Starting from 14:00 Levi – Ylläs – according the return bus schedules
Extra night bus Sat 5th April at 21:30 Levi -Ylläs
Bus ticket (20€) can be bought from the race office or from the bus. 

Starting points of the races and parking

The 70km starting point is located on the Ylläsjärvi side of fell Yllästunturi. Address: Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Ylläsjärvi. Parking on site. 

The 55 km starting point is in Äkäslompolo, on the ice of lake Äkäslompolojärvi, in front of the primary school, address: Koulutie 2, 95970 Äkäslompolo.  

NOTE! There are NO parking lots at the primary school, only a quick drop-off point. Use remote parking at Ihmisen Rinki (free shuttle) 

Parking in Äkäslompolo 

Ihmisen Rinki, Tunturintie 56 / Maisematie cross, Ski Resort parking, 95970 Äkäslompolo. Free shuttle to the starting spot of 55 km race from 9am to 11:30am. You can use this parking to join the BUFF Kids’ Sisukas Hiihto too.

There will be signs guiding to the start areas. There are outdoor toilets and some indoor toilets too at the starting points. Use those, do not leave a trace of a skier! 

Starting times

Ylläsjärvi / Ski Resort
70 km at 9:00am 

Äkäslompolo
55 km at 10:30am 

Start groups

When you register, you estimate your target time. When you pick up your bib, you will receive a ski stickers corresponding to your starting group. At the start, you will be divided into three starting groups according to the color of the sticker. If you have not indicated your target time, please add it via the link provided with your confirmation. We hope that participants will gather up as instructed in the start area at least 15 minutes before the start time. Participants must have their bib number attached before entering the start area. The organiser might move chosen athletes to the first starting line. 

Skiing technique and rules

Skiing technique is classic on Friday 4th April. Technique is monitored!  

Skiing technique is free (skating) on Saturday 5th April.
It’s forbidden to change skis during the race. 

After the start, there is a start timing point where the net time is measured. The results will be based on the gross time.

Participation is at your own risk. Skier must follow the rules of the organisers and respect our volunteers.  

Fluor waxes 

It’s forbidden to use fluor waxes. 

The course

The course of about 70 kilometres runs from Ylläsjärvi, through Äkäslompolo, Kukastunturi and Pyhäjärvi to Levi. Along the route, three fells are crossed in 70 km course (in the 55 km race only one, Kukastunturi). The 55 km route excludes the initial part of the longer route and starts from Äkäslompolo. The ascent of Pyhätunturi at the Levi end on 55 km route is skied along the side of the fell, whereas the 70 km route will cross the Pyhätunturi fell. Discover the route. 

Please consider other skiers, the aim is to have an enjoyable skiing event for all participants. Stay to the right. When overtaking, make sure there is no one behind you and that there is room to overtake. 

The trail will be groomed the previous evening or at the night, depending on the weather conditions. 

NO LITTERING, the route runs in the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park! Do not leave traces of your participation along the route. Leave your rubbish in the rubbish bins at the service points. If a participant or his/her service team litter, the competitor will be fined 50 euros / each misbehave. This will be accounted entirely to support the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. It’s also possible to disqualify the skier. 

Refreshment and Service stations

Service points will offer water, mixed berry juice and  PPS Nutrition HiHYDRO- sport drink (orange flavour).  Besides there are Herkkumaa pickles and raisins. 

The first 70 km service point (Ihmisen Rinki) serves only drinks, the last (Huippumoodi – Immeljärvi) has no pickles or raisins.  

In the second half of the race, selected service points will also serve i.e. chocolate, see table below. See the detailed route map and the locations of the service points.

Time restrictions

For safety reasons, the maximum time for the 70 km race is 9 hours (finish time at 6pm). The maximum time for the 55 km course is 7.5 hours. The finish will therefore be closed at 6pm and there will be no finish service or timing for those arriving after this time. 

Last transit times at service points:: 

• Pyhäjärvi: at 2pm 

• Aakenuspirtti: at 3:30pm 

Participants arriving later at these service points may have their race discontinued by the organizing committee. The race director will make the decision.  

Withdrawal the race

The nearest service point should always be informed of the withdrawal. If necessary, skiers who stop skiing will be transported from the service points to the finish line in Levi, be prepared to wait for transport. Please note that the transports always head towards Levi and the return to Ylläs is done by the normal skiers’ transports. 

OneWay-pole service

In the event of an accident, OneWay spare poles are available at the starts and service points. Return the spare pole at the finish to the OneWay point!

Rental equipment

You can travel even without ski equipment, Fischer Nordic Pro Center in Sport Corner Äkäslompolo has an easy service, just fill in your details and book your equipment here. Rent equipment is also available in Levi, requests from Zero Point Rental.

Vauhti-wax service

Vauhti wax service is organised on the service points, see the service table table above.

Before the competition you can buy waxing i.e., from Sport Corner Ylläs (Tunturintie 16, Äkäslompolo), Sport Shop Äkäslompolo (Tunturintie 15, Äkäslompolo), Intersport Levi and Zero Point Levi (Hissitie 8, Levi).

Route signs

The Ylläs-Levi Hiihto route is marked every 5 km (1 km on the last 5 km). The route markings indicate the remaining distance to the finish.

Emergency service and first aid

First aid and medical staff are located at the start and finish areas and along the route. In case of an emergency, call the emergency number 112 and give the following information:
– Ylläs-Levi Hiihto ski race
– Location along the route, note the kilometre signs along the route
– Type of the injury

Participants are advised to carry a mobile phone with them during the competition. However, please note that mobile phone coverage may be limited along the race route in the National Park.

Rescue personnel have the right to suspend a competitor’s participation if they suspect that the competitor’s health or that of others may be endangered.

After the race

Once you cross the finish line, your time is registered, and the real-time result service is on the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto website. The medals are given right at the finish line. In the finish area you will find toilets, gear pick-up point, OneWay-spare pole return point and V’inkkari after ski. 

Besides, there is Harriniva and Telttasaana tent sauna! Try the sauna right after your race! 

Protesting and disqualification

Protest against skiers with active FIS-code, must be placed within an hour (60 min) after the winner has arrived. Protest must be writen and sent via email to race director: m.koutaniemi@tunturi.fi. Protest fee 100 eur must be paid at the race office. Protest towards other skiers must be placed within 48 hours after the winner has finished.  

Jury can disqualify skier if the rules are not followed. 

Jyry 

TD Miia Hannunen
TD-A Erkki Jääskeläinen
Race Director Mikko Koutaniemi 

Awards and prize-giving

The three best men and three best women from both distances (70km and 55km) will be awarded. The prize-giving ceremony will take place in the finish area at 2pm on both Friday and Saturday.

70km best three will be awarded with money (Winner 800 €, 2^nd place 450 € 3^rd place 300 €).

OneWay Double (55/70 km classic and 55/70 km skate) best will be rewarded with following OneWay-prizes: 

70 km + 70 km (men/women):

1. PREMIO 40-ski poles
2. TEAM BAG LARGE 50L – FLAME
3. SKI POLE TUBE – 4 PAIRS – FLAME

55 km + 55 km (men/women):

1. STORM 1-ski poles
2. TEAM BAG MEDIUM 30L – FLAME
3. THERMO BELT – FLAME

Each participant will receive a medal and a diploma, which can be downloaded online from the results service.

Lost & Found 

Lost & found items are collected to OneWay-point at the finish. After the races, those can be asked from Visit Levi, Myllyjoentie 2. Items left behind at the service points can be asked from the same places.  

Showers/sauna  

Right after the race, there is an unique chance to go to a tent sauna offered by Harriniva Hotels & Safaris Arctic Sauna World and Telttasaana. 

Participants have the opportunity to shower and sauna (included in the participation fee). Skiers’ showers and saunas are in Levi Hotel Spa, in the immediate vicinity of the finish area, please note! it’s only shower and sauna, no use of the spa. Entrance on presentation of a medal.  

Upgrade your recovery experience and take the opportunity to use the spa too! Access to the spa is for the special price, 17€, which can be paid already at the race office, or directly at the spa. 

Food and drinks 

A lunch is included in the participation fee, and it’s served in Hotel K5, address: Kätkänrannantie 2, 99130 Levi. 

At the finish area, there is the skiers’ after ski in pub V’inkkari, show the medal and get reduced price of selected drinks. 

Please note that for the 70km start at Ylläsjärvi, the services of the ski centre are not open before the start. In Äkäslompolo 55km start, at the primary school, there are no food services for skiers. 

Filming and marketing 

Organisers may use the contact details of skiers for direct marketing purposes. The organiser has free access to the images and video recordings taken during the race. 

After race gala 

The closing party of the ski season will take place after the Ylläs-Levi Hiihto on Saturday 5th April at 7pm to 9pm at The Game Bar (Levintie 1590, next to Levi Spa).

In the party there will be live music by Nordics and lottery with good prizes! All skiers, supporters and volunteers are welcome.