Ski Resorts
The major ski resorts include: Pallastunturi, Saariselkä, Pallas, Levi, Ylläs and Luosto/Pyhä (in the North); Rovaniemi, Ruka, Iso-Syöte, Vuokatti, Koli and Tahko (in central Finland); and Himos and Lahti (in the south). All of the major resorts are easily accessible from the nearest airports or railway stations; the number of slopes varies from five to 36, while cross-country skiing trails vary in total length from around 100 to 250km (63 to 157 miles). For further details, contact the Finnish Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses section), which also publishes a special brochure on winter activities; see also Sport & Activities section.
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