4-Day Small-Group Snowshoe Trek from Rovaniemi

Several departures are possible for this trip: Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Levi or Ylläs. After a short briefing, you will head to Hetta where you will have lunch in a restaurant. It is very important to get a lot of energy as you are about to embark for a challenging snowshoe trip! The trek will start on the frozen Ounasjärvi lake, at the northern limit of Pallastunturi, it will lead you through the white forests of the park where you will very probably spot many footprints of wild animals. As you hike up the first hills, the landscapes will constantly change and be highlighted by the warm lights of the setting sun. It should take around 5-6 hours (16 kms) before you get to your private wilderness hut. You can chill now, while your guide is preparing dinner for you! If you are lucky, the night will even bring some Northern Lights!

A hot breakfast will be served in the hut as you are slowly waking up. Today, your goal is to reach the valley on the other side of Ounastunturi and Tappuri. This is about 16-18 kilometres and 6 hours of hiking with a nice break halfway to enjoy some typical Finnish snacks around the open fire. The hut of your second night will reserve you an unexpected but much welcomed surprise! In the middle of the national park, surrounded by pure Lapland wilderness, a sauna is waiting for you! You should not miss the chance to enjoy this very Finnish experience! The hot steams are also good to relax your body and muscles after the long walk of the day. (In sauna, men and women are separated).

For this third hiking day, two routes are possible depending on your conditions and the weather. You may decide with your guide to hike to the tops of the fells or to follow the winter ski trail in the valley. Both routes will offer you beautiful winter scenery. A warm wilderness hut, located between two fells, will accommodate you for the night. In total, you will hike around 13-15km for this 3rd day.

One last effort, you are almost at your final destination! The 10-km hike along the fells will take you to different viewpoints before you reach Pallas ski resort, at the bottom of Laukukero hill (762m). Congratulations, you have snowshoed across the Pallastunturi, one of the most popular trails in Finland! On the drive back to your arrival point (Ylläs, Levi, Kittilä or Rovaniemi), your guide will stop at the restaurant and you will enjoy a well-deserved lunch to conclude your trip in the best way!