Yllas Ski Resort, Finland

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Introduction Skiing Snowboarding Apres Ski February 2008 by Russki © Pronounced 'U-las', this is the largest downhill and cross-country ski centre in Finland with the greatest uplift per hour. The resort also boasts the country's greatest vertical, most runs and the longest run at three kilometres (two miles). Many of the higher slopes are above the tree-line, unusual for Finnish skiing, because at 718m Ylläs is one of the highest fells in Lapland.[more] The slopes are four kilometres (two and a half miles) from the resort, although you can nearly ski all the way back and in any case there is a free ski bus link. Beyond these impressive statistics are the stunning natural beauty and magical atmosphere of the surroundings in Finnish Lapland. The area is famous for its 'blue light' in the daytime and northern lights at night. Ylläs consists of seven fells and two original Sámi villages. Äkäslompolo village is located on the northern side of the the Ylläs fell and Ylläsjärvi village on the southern side. Äkäslompolo has a skiing tradition dating back to 1930's. The first ski fans were making their way there even before the area was served by a road. In Ylläs you can feel the original Lappish atmosphere: in most hotels and cafés you are served by a second or third generation of families. The ski season begins in October and lasts until May. The sun does not rise in winter until late January, when temperatures can be as low as -40ºC although there is adequate daylight. However when cold, it's normally a dry cold which is comfortable for periods so long as adequate thermal skiwear is worn. By Marsh the days are longer than in the Alps and in May the slopes are still open when most northern hemisphere ski areas are closed and daylight is approaching 24 hours.

Yllas Info Country:   Finland Resort height: 255m Top lift: 718m Bottom lift: 255m

Nearest airports to Yllas

Kittila, Finland 123 mins Rovaniemi, Finland 184 mins These driving times are approximate and will depend upon traffic and road conditions

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Russki February 2008 excellent conditions good apres-ski reasonable prices very good overall

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