Finland Ski Resorts

Holidaymakers excited about the prospect of donning skis and heading for the slopes, but unsure if they will be able to find their feet, might like to consider Finland as a potential destination. Many of the resorts in the region are recognised for their excellent beginners' facilities which could see rookies become racers in no time.

Ruka

Ruka has just shy of 30 slopes to choose from, with beginners well catered for. The runs' location, between four arctic fells, make it ideal for sheltered skiing, while the presence of 70 snow guns ensures that the season can continue from mid-October right through to mid-June. Downhill skiing and cross-country skiing are catered for at the site, but snowmobiling is also offered for the motor-inclined.

When retiring from the slopes, a good number of local restaurants provide ample opportunity to while away the evening in style.

Levi

Finland's largest ski resort, Levi is proud to boast of year-round activity as it never fails to pull in the crowds. A wide choice of accommodation ensures that the resort has something for every taste and budge, including:

• Alpine style houses
• Hotels
• Apartment hotels
• Cottages
• Caravan site
• Countryside accommodation
• Other accommodation

Situated in a broad fell area, Levi has slopes ranging from ones suitable for beginners up to "medium-difficult" runs for those seeking a greater challenge.

Yllas

A seven-fell site, ski organisers at Yllas claim that a newcomer will be "quite overcome" by the "magnificent scenery and varying moods" on offer.

The resort has a ski school running from December until Mid-April (weeks 49 until 15), including one catering specifically for four to six-year olds and another for seven to 12-year olds in weeks seven to 18.

Iso-Syöte

A resort boasting seven lighted slopes, Iso-Syöte claims to offer a range of alternatives catering for all experience levels.

The après-ski is also not to be sniffed at, with hotels offering renowned fare and established entertainment, including both performers and dancing.

Pyhä

While the skiing opportunities in this resort are strong, it is the range of alternative activities on offer that make it stand out from the crowd. Whether it be a husky safari, snowkarting, snowshoeing, or even ice-climbing that holidaymakers wish to try, they will be amply catered for here. And with "atmospheric log cabins" among the wide variety of accommodation options on offer, the Finland ski holiday experience need not stop at dusk but can stretch into the small hours of the night.

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