Ylläs is a Finland ski resort in the Lapland region, based around the village of Äkäslompolo. The resort offers 63 km of pistes across 29 lifts, rising from 200 m to 718 m for a 518 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate, advanced riders, with a dedicated snow park and floodlit night skiing plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Snow Park, Night Skiing, Cross Country.
Outside the ski season, Ylläs opens up for Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Ylläs includes Reindeer, Wolverine, Arctic Fox, Brown Bear. The area sits close to protected zones such as Urho Kekkonen National Park, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Ylläs has 63 km of marked pistes served by 29 lifts, with a vertical drop of 518 m between 200 m and 718 m.
Ylläs caters primarily to beginner, intermediate, advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is a dedicated snow park. Night skiing is available on floodlit pistes. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Kittilä (KTT), roughly 40 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Ylläs enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running across the surrounding valleys and lifts.