Skiing at Pyhä
Ski trails at Pyhä and Luosto
In Pyhä-Luosto there are 150 kilometres of ski trails, of which 14 kilometers at Pyhä and 18 kilometers at Luosto are lit when the sun sets. The ski tracks are maintained regularly and according to the weather conditions.
More seasoned skiers can take the approximately 30-kilometer long track between the ski centers of Pyhä and Luosto. For the trip back you can hop on a Pyhä-Luosto SkiBus (see the schedule here). A trip around Ukko-Luosto fell is also a popular 17-kilometer long circular trail. In addition to beautiful scenery, you can find many lean-tos, a cozy hut and some cafés by the ski trail.
You can find more trail suggestions here.
Use thetrail tracking system to plan your ski trips and check the condition of the trails. (Only available in Finnish). Hover your cursor over a trail to see when it was last maintained.
Ski rental services
Feel like trying out skiing but do not have the right equipment? No worries! Pyhä Ski Center rents out skis and ski boots for cross-country skiing. Kairankutsu also rents out skiing equipment.
At Luosto, you can rent skis from the Luosto Ski Center,Lapland Safaris andJuha’s Ski Service. Juha’s Ski Service also waxes and repairs your skis for you! (Note: Juha’s Ski Service’s physical service location is closed temporarily due to the pandemic)
Guided ski tour to the Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Guided ski tours are a great way to get to know the nature of Lapland with the help of an experienced local guide. The duration and length of the tour is tailored according to the physical shape and skill level of the skiers, so everyone can enjoy the amazing scenery of the park at their own pace. Kairankutsu organizes guided ski tours to the picturesque scenery of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park.
Backcountry ski trips lead you to snowy forests and areas that cannot be reached via ski trails. Backcountry skis support the skier’s weight on snow banks and allow them to travel off the trails through dense woods and steep hills. You can try out backcountry skiing through Kairankutsu (guided tour) or Lapland Safaris.
Dogs can join the ski trip too!
If you have a four-legged member in your travel party, you can take them with you to the dog ski trails at Pyhä-Luosto. You can find out which trails allow dogs on the trail tracking system (linked at the beginning of this page). Check the boxes that say “Luoston koiraladut” and “Pyhän koiraladut” (Luosto’s/Pyhä’s dog ski trails).
Check the direction of the trail beforehand and keep your furry skiing buddy on a leash throughout the ski trip. Stay alert so that you do not get surprised by the dog’s sudden movements or other unexpected events. Clean any dog droppings off the ski trail.
Rest at a ski trail café
The perfect pit stop for a ski trip is a break at a cozy ski trail café or a snack break at a lean-to. Lean-tos have fireplaces where you can grill sausages and other snacks and warm up. Trail cafés serve freshly baked pastries and coffee.
One of the most popular rest stops in the Luosto area is the Lampivaara Café. From inside the cozy deadwood cabin visitors can buy coffee, warm sweet buns and other refreshments. Lamipvaara Café is a great pit stop for skiers who are taking the trail surrounding Ukko-Luosto. In addition, Lampivaara Café sells tickets to the unique Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Outside the café there is a lean-on and a sheltered campfire spot.
Torvisen Maja, the first traveler’s lodge of Luosto, is also an excellent break spot. The lodge has been a rest stop for many skiers for over 60 years. The lodge does not have running water, electricity, or other modern-day amenities. Instead, the lodge is heated with a large, atmospheric open fireplace and lit with candles. Warm creamy salmon soup and fresh coffee and pastries are served every day.
Remember to follow the regulations and keep safe distances when visiting the cafés during the pandemic.
Nationalparks.fi lists all the lean-ons, fireplaces and huts in the area.