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Nordic countries

The cross-country areas in Finland, Norway and Sweden, route lengths, early season and references to the administrator.

12selected sites
3Country represented
2styles: skate and classic
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HOTEL · SJUSJØEN · NORWAYRustad Hotel & FjellstueThe running tracks start right at the hotelCheck out accommodation HOTEL · LILLEHAMMER · NORWAYBirkebeineren Hotel & ApartmentsThe routes follow directly above the hotel to the network around LillehammerCheck out accommodation
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Where to go for a run?

Length indicates the line network, not the currently modified kilometres.

Source: Vestope.cz. The overview is based on the referenced administrators and regional organisations; snow can only be related to part of the area.

12 sites

Finland

Ruka–Kuusamo

200- 492 maltitudes of lines
270 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: FreeAll lines of the Hand and Kuusamo are free of charge.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowNovember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Large interconnected lines for skate and classic; the first circuit uses stored snow, not snow-skiing track.

StateFinlandTechniquesSkate and classic
Finland

Ylläs

200-719 maltitudes of lines
300 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: 10 €/ dayVoluntary allowance: 25 €/ week, 50 €/ season.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowNovember-2nd April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Approximately 300 km of lines in the area of the national park; the opening dates of the individual sections vary.

StateFinlandTechniquesSkate and classic
Finland

Levi

200-531 maltitudes of lines
230 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: FreeThe lines are free; the printed map of the area costs €10.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowNovember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

About 230 km of tracks, both techniques; the season is extended by stored snow, it is not about confirmation of artificial snow of the entire running network.

StateFinlandTechniquesSkate and classic
Finland

Saariselkä

250-400 maltitudes of lines
200 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: Voluntary contributionMaintenance allowance is voluntary; no fixed amount is fixed for visitors.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

The Lapland lines around the national park; the length of the network is approximate and depends on open connections.

StateFinlandTechniquesSkate and classic
Finland

Tahko

100-300 maltitudes of lines
50 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: Voluntary allowance from 10 €The contribution supports maintenance of the lines.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-March
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Connected circuits from the tourist centre towards Nilsiä; length oriented to the local network.

StateFinlandTechniquesSkate and classic
Norway

Sjusjøen

750- 1000 maltitudes of lines
350 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classicArtificial snow: YES
Admission: 100 NOK / dayPre-season lines Natrudstilen: weekend 250 NOK, week 500 NOK.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowNovember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

350 km of lines prepared; Natrudstilen has an artificially snowy cross-country track and early start of the season.

StateNorwayTechniquesSkate and classicSněžnéConfirmed for track running
Norway

Beitostølen

900-1100 maltitudes of lines
12,5 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classicArtificial snow: YES
Admission: 100 NOK / day *The fee applies to stadium lines in preseason snow; the network outside the stadium varies.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowNovember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Biathlon and cross-country stadium: 12,5 km of homologed tracks; artificial snow for early start.

StateNorwayTechniquesSkate and classicSněžnéConfirmed for track running
Norway

Trysil

600-1100 maltitudes of lines
100 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: 15 €/ day *Entry to the trysilfjellet arena; prices vary according to the date and type of passport.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Approximately 100 km of modified track in the vicinity of Trysilfjellet.

StateNorwayTechniquesSkate and classic
Norway

Geilo

800-1200 maltitudes of lines
500 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: FreeThe common Geilo / Hol network is free of charge; the snow-stored stadium costs 100 NOK / 24 h.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Large network connected to Hardangervidd; snow is produced at the stadium for early running circuit.

StateNorwayTechniquesSkate and classic
Sweden

Idre Fjäll

580-890 maltitudes of lines
80 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: FreeVacation routes are open to all; biathlon tracks cost 100 SEK / runway / day.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

Mountain circles and sports stadium; length indicative of the area.

StateSwedenTechniquesSkate and classic
Sweden

Sälen

350- 900 maltitudes of lines
250 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: Price according to term / skipasThe SkiStar Cross-Country Arena is part of the combined Ski- & Cross-CountryPass.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-April
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

More connected cross-country areas in the Sälen Mountains.

StateSwedenTechniquesSkate and classic
Sweden

Vasaloppsarenan – Mora

150-450 maltitudes of lines
90 kmmodified / offered lines
Skate and classic
Admission: SEK 85 / dayArenakort for adults; Sälen- Hökberg section is free.Price list / details
Possible skiing in suitable snowDecember-March
OrelLisForIceFebMorning.OakPruritus
Possible in suitable snowHigher probability of snow

The historical 90-kilometre Vasaloppett route; modified snow sections.

StateSwedenTechniquesSkate and classic
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