Ski Tour Week Rauhala-Pallas-Hetta 150 km

An unforgettable ski trek through the picturesque Pallas-Yllästunturi National park, through the unspoiled wilderness of the treeless Lappish tundra and serene forests. We ski traditional style with a relaxed pace from cabin to cabin and have coffee and lunch breaks in small cabins and Lappish tepees. Visits to nature information centers in Hetta and Pallas give you an excellent insight into the Lappish traditions and nature – flora and fauna. The day distances are 15-35 km.

After a brisk skiing day we chill out in a bath in a sauna and have a delicious dinner. Some days we stay the night in simple huts and cabins, where the only comforts are a wood-heated sauna, a tasty meal, good company and warm sleeping bag. We transport luggage from cabin to cabin. On ski track you need only a small backpack for lunch, warm drink and accessories for that day.

We start our tour from Rauhala Village in Kittilä. Rauhala is located ca. 30 km from Levi Ski Resort and ca. 40 km from Ylläs Ski Resort (Äkäslompolo Village).

There are several ways to get to Rauhala: 1) Fly to Kittilä with Finnair, Blue1 or AirBaltic. We arrange transit to Rauhala from every connecting flight. 2) Take a night train from Helsinki to Kolari. We arrange transit from Kolari to Rauhala on Saturdays. 3) Travel via Rovaniemi. There are several flight and train connections to Rovaniemi and you can take a bus (ca.200 km) to Rauhala.

Show Day Programme

Day Programme

Day 1 (Sat)- Transportation from Kittilä airport to Rauhala. Overnight accommodation in a holiday cabin or in the rooms for 2 persons. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 2 (Sun)- This first activity day is for orientation and testing the equipment. We will make a shorter trip in the surrounding area. There is possibility to longer distance, if you wish. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 (Mon)-After breakfast the guide will tell about the week’s program and the first days ski tour. We will pack our luggage for the transportation and after that start the skiing tour from Rauhala to Keimiöjärvi and from there onwards to Keimiö. Sauna, dinner and overnight stay. Day trip approx. 25 km through varying woodland.
Day 4 (Tue)- From Keimiö the trek continues to Pallas. At the Information centre of the Pallas-Ounas National Park we will have possibility to learn more about the nature of this area, - it’s flora and fauna - from an exhibition and slide show. From Pallas we continue along the Pallas Fells to Kerässieppi/Raattama. The day tour is approx. 33 km through forest and fell grounds.
Day 5 (Wed)- Today we make a day tour in the surrounding forest and fell areas. Lunch break at an open fire or in a hut. The day distance is ca. 20 km.
Day 6 (Thu)- This day we continue towards north through wooden landscape to Hannukuru wilderness cabin, where we will have a break. From Hannukuru we continue our tour over open fells to Hietajärvi lake and Pippovuoma swamp. After crossing Ounasjoki we will reach Ketomella and our wilderness cabin. The day tour is approx. 31 km.
Day 7 (Fri)- In the morning we ski to the wilderness hut of Sioskuru, and continue along the Pyhäkero Fells to the wilderness cabin in Pyhäkero. After a break we ski onwards to Hetta. Our daytrip is approx. 30 km. The landscape is wooded and open fell ground. In the afternoon transfer by bus to Rauhala.
Day 8 (Sat)- Breakfast in Rauhala, departure.

Hide Day Programme

Guiding languages:English, Finnish

Program duration:8 days / 7 nights (Sat-Sat), 6 skiing days (S

Group size:2-12 persons

Price: 720 €/pers (incl. VAT), price includes:

transportation for the luggage during the program
bus transportation according to the program
guidance and guide's services
full board as mentioned in the programme: breakfast, lunch bags, dinner, accommodation

Optional services:

Transfer from/to Kittilä airport or Levi
Transfer from/to Kolari railway station or Ylläs (Äkäslompolo) to Rauhala (first and last day of the
Additional nights in Rauhala (full board)

Due to the weather conditions and other circumstances minor changes to the programme are possible.

Starts:

18- 25.2.2012 Sat-Sat
25.2- 3.3.2012 Sat-Sat	reservation status	Confirmed
3- 10.3.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
6- 13.3.2012 Tue-Tue
10- 17.3.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
17- 24.3.2012 Sat-Sat	Fully booked	Confirmed
20- 27.3.2012 Tue-Tue
24- 31.3.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
27.3- 3.4.2012 Tue-Tue
31.3- 7.4.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
3- 10.4.2012 Tue-Tue
7- 14.4.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
10- 17.4.2012 Tue-Tue
14- 21.4.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed
21- 28.4.2012 Sat-Sat		Confirmed