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The Arctic wilderness is laid at your feet in Saariselkä Europe's northernmost wintersports resort, an ideal area to try many of the captivating winter activities as well as catch a glimpse of the spellbinding northern lights. saariselkä Saariselkä, located on the edge of a national park far inside the Arctic Circle. Inhabited all year round, Saariselkä has a long history and vibrant local Sámi culture. Restaurants, shops, saunas and other amenities are all a stone's throw from each other. After the day's activities, locals and keen guests visit the nightspots for live music and entertainment. MOUNTAIN FACTS Transfer Time 45 minutes from Ivalo Altitude Pistes 425m, Resort 180m Snow Sure yes Pistes 34km Terrain Parks 1 freestyle park Lift Pass 6 days from: Adult £91 Child £62 7-12 years Ski & board school adult and child prices Private lessons 1½ hours 1 person £45 2 - 3 people £33 per person 4 - 7 people £25 per person FREE lift pass included with lessons. Rental Ski Ski + Boot Board Board + Boot Standard £64 £74 £64 £74 Child £64 £74 £64 £74 Prices are for 6 days hire. SAARISELKÄ PISTE MAP Kaunispää IIsakkipää SAARISELKA LOCAL INFORMATION 4 1 0 0 Easy runs 7 Intermediate runs 3 Advanced runs 2 Cross-country trails 230km Snow cannons 25km LIFT PASS Pass covers all lifts, children under 7 wearing a helmet have a free pass. Lift pass is included with lessons. SKIING Saariselkä is a fantastic place to learn to ski with undulating wide green & blue slopes that are perfect for beginners. Intermediate skiers will enjoy the uncrowded snow-sure slopes that are ideal for perfecting your style and techniques. The snow is always in peak condition so advanced skiers can enjoy some great powder runs. APRÈS SKI Lively après-ski can be found in a few infamous pubs such as Gold Panners bar, Panimo and the Be Bop pub. ACTIVITIES Saariselkä is well known for the fabulous activities available including dog-sledding, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and winter walks. Excursions to the fascinating Inari Sámi museum are also available locally. FAMILIES With the wide range of activities on offer Saariselkä is a great choice for families with older children or teenagers. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI 2 hours (15-30km). Price £69 per person (2 sharing) £98 single driver. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM 3-3½ hours (2025km). Price £112 per person (2 sharing) £141 single driver. HUSKY SAFARI 2½-3 hours. Price £94 per adult. £47 per child (4-14 years). ICE FISHING EXPERIENCE Snowmobile ride to lake in the wilderness 4 hours. Price £98 per person (2 sharing) £126 single driver. SNOWSHOE HIKING BY SNOWMOBILE 4 hours Price £90 per person (2 sharing) £119 single driver. Conditions apply, please ask for details. 106