This ski tour takes you to the forests of far northeast Finland. The surrounding nature lays under a thick covering of snow making it a place of peace and spectacular beauty. The route passes through the extensive nature reserve of Kalevala Park whose geography is dominated by forests, mires, low hills, lakes and rivers. The accommodation is in cosy, small, family-run lodges. Each night you get to enjoy a Finnish sauna, delicious dinners, as well as the hospitality of the local people. Daily stages of the tour average 30 km, covering 150 km in five days. Participants need to be reasonably fit and have previous experience of cross-country skiing.

• Destination

  Suomussalmi

• Country

  Finland

• Type of experience

  Winter sports

• Best time to visit

  • Spring

• Nearby stations

  • Kontiomäki Railway Station