Skiing in North Karelia
North Karelia is a ski destination in Finland, part of the Scandinavia region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 85m to 311m, giving a vertical range of 226m. Across the area there are 6km of prepared pistes. There are 16 runs in total - 5 easy, 7 intermediate, 4 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 12 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 chairlift. Notable resorts in the area include Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus, Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara, Pääskyvuori and Loma-Koli. The ski season typically runs from October to May. A daily adult lift pass costs around €48 on average.
Ski Resorts in North Karelia
4 ski resorts in North Karelia
Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara
Koko perheen laskettelukeskus Joensuun kupeessa! Tarjolla myös hiihtokoulut, suksihuollot, kodat ja pulkkamäki. Tervetuloa!
Loma-Koli
Contact details for the tourist office of the ski resort Loma-Koli, Tourist office Koli
Pääskyvuori
Pääskyvuori is a lively ski resort for the whole family in Heinävesi, offering four groomed slopes, a park, and three forest skiing areas suitable for all skill levels.
Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus
Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus is a small ski area in North Karelia, Finland. It has 3.6 km of pistes served by 5 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 100 m to 311 m, a vertical drop of 211 m.
North Karelia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 4 resorts
Total Resorts
4
Total Piste km
6 km
Total Lifts
11
Elevation Range
85–311 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
16
Top Resorts in North Karelia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus | 4 | 211 | 5 |
| Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara | 2 | 88 | 3 |
| Pääskyvuori | 1 | 102 | 3 |
| Loma-Koli | - | - | - |
Season Calendar - North Karelia
When each resort is open for skiing
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