Skiing in Kainuu

    Finland
    5 resorts

    Kainuu is a ski destination in Finland, part of the Scandinavia region, with 5 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 142m to 355m, giving a vertical range of 213m. Across the area there are 28km of prepared pistes. There are 54 runs in total - 23 easy, 21 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 23 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Hiihtokeskus Ukkohalla, Vuokatinrinteet, Paljakan matkailu- ja hiihtokeskus and Vimpelinvaaran laskettelurinne. The ski season typically runs from October to May. A daily adult lift pass costs around €48 on average.

    Kainuu at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 5 resorts

    Total Resorts

    5

    Total Piste km

    43 km

    Total Lifts

    24

    Elevation Range

    142–355 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €44

    Total Runs

    54

    Easy 23Intermediate 21Advanced 9

    Where to start in Kainuu

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Top Resorts in Kainuu

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Vimpelinvaaran laskettelurinne15501
    Hiihtokeskus Ukkohalla114045
    Vuokatinrinteet101749
    Paljakan matkailu- ja hiihtokeskus73207
    Saukkovaaran laskettelukeskus-1052

    Season Calendar - Kainuu

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Paljakan matkailu- ja hiihtokeskus
    Saukkovaaran laskettelukeskus
    Vimpelinvaaran laskettelurinne
    Vuokatinrinteet
    Hiihtokeskus Ukkohalla

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