Iso-Syöte
Snow Range
240-432m
great for winter activities
Winter in Iso-Syöte is an experience you'll never forget. Amazing snow-sculptures where the snow builds up over the trees, the dance of the Northern Lights, cosy cabins with invigorating saunas and unique Arctic Adventures to try. Located approximately 150 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, Iso-Syöte is Finland's southernmost fell region where the blanket of snow covering the trees and landscape transforms nature into a fairytale land. It is a great place to learn to ski and experience adventure activities in a winter wonderland location.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Most of the activity take place around the hotel which has a night club if you wish to dance the night away.
Activities
• Snowshoeing • Reindeer safaris • Snow mobiling • Dog sledging • Ice fishing • Cross-country skiing • Great place to view the Northern Lights
Cross Country Skiing
A network of over 120 km of well prepared, maintained and well marked cross-country ski tracks are at your disposal. Go and enjoy the beautiful landscape as cross-country skiing brings you much closer to nature. The tracks will take you along snow-sculptures made by nature, over hilltops with amazing views and crossing frozen lakes where you may even run in to some ice-fishermen. If you fancy a break then there are several shelters to stop at and enjoy the purity and silence of the winter wonderland around you.
Family choice
Iso-Syöte is a wonderful family resort with the hotel, cabins and services right next to the slopes. There are two dedicated children's ski slopes as well as a snow tube park which is great fun. Visit the Children's Nature Trail on the edge of the national park and learn about the winter activities of the local animals. There is also a great range of activities to be enjoyed making this the perfect destination for adults and children alike.
Pre-bookable Extras
| Adult | Single adult driver | ||
| Action snowmobile safari | 2h45mins | £79 | £108 |
| Wilderness snowmobile safari | 2h30mins | £74 | £103 |
| Snowmobile to husky farm | 4hrs | £132 | £160 |
| Northern Lights snowmobile | 3hrs | £95 | £124 |
| Ice fishing | 2-3hrs | £49 | |
| Snowmobile to reindeer farm | 3hrs | £82 | £111 |
| Snowshoe hike | 2hrs | £32 | |
| Old fashioned reindeer safari | 2h30mins | £79 | |
| Reindeer farm | 3hrs | £54 | |
| Kicksledge rides & glides | 2-3hrs | £37 | |
| Snowmobile to ice fishing | 3-4hrs | £82 | £111 |
| Full day husky safari | 4-5hrs | £153 | |
| Full day snowmobiling | 6hrs | £165 | £194 |
| Ice rally driving | 2hrs | £165 | |
| Visit to Santa | 3hrs | £54 |
Transfer time
Kuusamo 1 hour & 30 minutes
The slopes
Beginners
Skiing in Iso-Syöte is mainly suited to beginners with smooth runs down the fell. There are two dedicated family runs.
Intermediates
Ski from the hotel and cabins. There are well groomed slopes and the Freeride run through the trees will delight you.
Advanced
There is not a great amount of challenging skiing but 7 slopes are floodlit until 7pm or 8pm in high season on many evenings so you can enjoy the amazing dark Arctic sky with crisp snow under your skis.
Snowboarding
Try some tricks on Snowboard Street and the board park with half pipe, corners, boxes and rails. Slope 15 is a dedicated slope for freeriders.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
10 kms
Piste type No of runs Easy 5 Intermediate 5 Difficult 2 -
Number of lifts
7
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Direction of slopes
N, W, E
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Snow cannons
None
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Longest run
1200m
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Mountain restaurants
3
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Cross-country trails
120kms
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Snow Range
240-432m
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Village Height:
240m (785ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
432m (1,404ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| 6 days | Low | High |
| Adult | £94 | £113 |
| Child (7-12) | £74 | £74 |
Ski/Board Tuition
| Lesson duration | 1h45mins |
| 3 days | £83 |
| 5 days | £128 |
First Time Skiing
| Adult | High | Low |
| Package A | £213 | £201 |
| Includes 6 day lift pass/equipment & 5 day lessons | ||
| Package B | £195 | £183 |
| Includes 5 day lift pass/equipment & 4 day lessons |
These ski packages are for all abilities from complete novices to experienced skiers.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children under 7 yrs if skiing with an adult and wearing a helmet.
FREE use of Arctic suits for the week when booking an excursion.Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 days | Adult/Child |
| Skis | £56 |
| Skis & boots | £88 |
| Snowboard | £74 |
| Snowboard & boots | £109 |
the savings
FREE lift pass for children under 7 yrs if skiing with an adult and wearing a helmet.
FREE use of Arctic suits for the week when booking an excursion.
