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Ylläs ski resort in Lapland, northern Finland, has 53 km of pistes at 255-719 m. Rating: 4.0 out of 5.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Ylläs, Finland
★★★★★3.9out of 5
719 м
top
464 м
Vertical drop
255 м
base
Total slopes
53 км
Lifts
26
Vertical drop
464 м
Longest run
3.2 км
Adult ski pass
€ 58 / day
Snowmaking
50 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:45 - 17:00
Trails by difficulty - 53 km total
Easy21 км · 40 %
Intermediate26 км · 49 %
Difficult6 км · 11 %
Longest run: Ylipitkä & Pikkuaenrinne (No. 16 & 15) - 3.2 км, vertical drop 464 м. Hardest run: Superrinne (No. 25) - 0.9 км, vertical drop 252 м.
Snowmaking: 36 snow guns cover 50 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 58
Children
€ 36
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Ylläs ski resort is located in Lapland (Finland, northern Finland). It offers 53 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park surrounds Ylläs. The Lapland villages of Yllasjarvi and Akaslompolo lie on opposite sides of the Ylläs valley and offer scenic, colourful village landscapes on the shores of lakes. The villages offer local produce and village activities in an international atmosphere. They are connected by Maisematie (Scenic Road), which rises to 400 m above sea level.

The ski resort offers a good mix of pistes, with easy runs near the valley, many intermediate runs and several difficult pistes in the upper section. Around 50% of the pistes have floodlighting.

The main lift is the Ylläs gondola, which takes guests to the highest point in 7 minutes and provides access to most of the southern slopes. The only alternative way to reach the resort is by T-bar lifts.

Worth knowing

36 snow cannons cover 50 % of the pistes.

There is a valley run from the slopes.

Longest piste

The longest run here is Ylipitkä & Pikkuaenrinne (No. 16 & 15), 3.2 km long, with a vertical drop of 464 m.

Most difficult piste

The most difficult is Superrinne (No. 25), 0.9 km long, with a vertical drop of 252 m.

Snowparks

Snowpark / Fun Park.

There is no halfpipe.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Maps

Ylläs ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
26 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Gondola lifts
  • 2Chairlifts
  • 20T-bars and platters
  • 3Magic carpets
Lifts in total
26
Capacity
31,966people/hour
Total lift length
19.6км
Newest lift: Ylläs Express Chair, 2022 г.Longest lift: Ylläs 1 Gondoli, 2,014 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
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Coordinates
67.55065, 24.25303
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:45 - 17:00
Typical season
Late November - early May
Season
21 November 2026 - 2 May 2027

Average monthly snowfall at Ylläs

Snowiest month:March- 7,0 cm
20Jan5 days
16Feb4 days
7,0Mar3 days
3,6Apr1 days
11Nov6 days
18Dec4 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Yllasjarvi4 кмAkaslompolo4 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Ylläs is valued for having Finland's greatest vertical drop and long pistes found nowhere else in the country. Visitors praise the two ski areas on opposite sides of the fell, the cross-country trails and the quiet national park surroundings.

Criticism focuses on the same issues as across the region: short winter daylight hours, frost and wind on the exposed summit. Another drawback is that the two bases on opposite sides of the mountain are connected by road, making travel between them inconvenient without a car. Visitors also complain about the limited evening entertainment.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lift pass cost in Ylläs?
A day pass costs €58. A children's day pass costs €36.
Is Ylläs suitable for beginners?
Yes, the resort has 21 km of easy pistes out of 53 km in total. More experienced skiers have 26 km of intermediate pistes and 6 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:45 to 17:00. The listed lifts include Ylläs 1 Gondoli, Ylläs Express Chair, Ylläs Aurinko Express, Ankkuri, Rillumarei and Jokeri 1.

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