Route
70km
The course of about 70 kilometres runs from Ylläsjärvi, through Äkäslompolo, Kukastunturi and Pyhäjärvi to Levi. Along the route, three fells (Kellostapuli, Kukastunturi and Pyhätunturi) are crossed.
55km
The 55km route excludes the initial part (Kellostapuli Peak) of the longer route and starts from Äkäslompolo. 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.
Service stations
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Service stations |
KM 70 / 55 |
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Ihmisen Rinki |
9 |
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Äkäslompolo |
15 |
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Kotamaja |
25 / 10 |
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Pyhäjärvi |
36 / 21 |
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Herkkumaa – Aakenuspirtti |
47 / 32 |
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Kätkän laavu |
61 / 46 |
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Huippumoodi – Immeljärvi |
67 / 52 |
Trail Map and profile
Ylläs-Levi track description
The starting point for the 70 km is located on the Ylläsjärvi side of Yllästunturi (Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, address Iso-Ylläksentie 44, 95980 Ylläsjärvi).
The start is on flat ground and follows the slalom slope uphill, soon descending again to near the starting point. There are a few turns downhill, and as the differences between skiers are not yet long, it is wise to take into account your own speed and that of the skiers around you to avoid any accidents. A few more kilometres are skied in the ski resort area before arriving at the Kahvikeidas lodge. From here, the route continues uphill for about 150 metres up the Kellostapulinkuru. After the ascent of the gorge, the descent starts again and at 9 km there is the first service point, Ihmisen Rinki. From here the route continues along the famous Isomettä climb – but downhill – for about two kilometres. In fast conditions, the speed on this section can be up to 60 km/h. After the descent, you cross the Maisematie and ski towards the village of Äkäslompolo and the Äkäslompolo lake. At this point you have skied 15 km and the next service point is on the Äkäslompolo ice, in front of the primary school. The 55 km starting point is also at the same place.
From Äkäslompolo lake starts the ascent towards Kukastunturi, a total of 4 km and more than 200 m of ascent. From there, a fast descent begins towards Kotamaja, where there is another service point. From Kotamaja you ski towards Pyhäjärvi, and the terrain varies from flat to hilly. When you reach Pyhäjärvi, you have skied 36 km, and you will find the next service point. From Pyhäjärvi, there is another short ascent towards Aakenustunturi and Aakenuspirtti. When you reach Aakenuspirtti, you have skied 47 km and there is a service point of Herkkumaa. From Aakenuspirtti the route continues towards Pyhätunturi. This section of the trail has by far the flattest terrain on the route.
Before the Kätkä hut, the last heavy ascent begins. The ascent of Pyhätunturi is about 2 km long and 100 metres high. After the ascent of Pyhätunturi there is another steep downhill section and you reach Kätkän laavu, where there is a service point, and you have already skied 61 km. The last 9 km are Levi trails as you ski the edge of Kätkätunturi and the terrain changes from flat to hilly towards the end of Immeljärvi. Here, the skiers are offered a further boost in the form of Coca Cola and Sammalvaara doughnuts at the Huippumodi service point. From the end of Immeljärvi, ski towards Koutamaa and continue along the scenic route towards the centre of Levi and the finish line at theparty pub V’inkkari yard.
70 km route Outdoor Active map.
Ylläs-Levi 55 km track description
The starting point of the 55 km ski race is in Äkäslompolo in the western part of the Lake Äkäslompolo, in front of the primary school (address: Koulutie 2, 95970 Äkäslompolo).
The route follows the 70 km route. The 55 km route deviates from the 70 km route only after Aakenuspirtti, before Kätkän laavu, where the ascent of Pyhätunturi is left unclimbed and the fjell is bypassed on its right side.
55 km route Outdoor Active map.
