Ylläs Ski Resort Guide
Ylläs, Finland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 718m |
| Resort Height | 255m |
| Nearest Airports | Kittilä and Rovaniemi |
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Ylläs
The ski area of Ylläs is at an altitude of 255m.
Summary
Ylläs has direct access to 37 marked pistes, served by a total of 19 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Ylläs is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Ylläs.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ylläs is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'World Cup'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ylläs?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 19 December.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Ylläs Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 24 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 27 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 6 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 320km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ylläs Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 718m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 255m |
| Resort Altitude (Ylläs) | 255m |
| Max Vertical | 463m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Ylläs has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Ylläs?
This ski resort is in Kolari, Tunturi-Lappi, Finland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ylläs is Kittilä, 48 minutes drive away.
Rovaniemi airport is also within three hours drive.
Kittilä is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ylläs open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early November, and usual closing is Late May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
