SKI ACROSS NORDICS 2027

Border to Border ski tour across three Nordic countries 7-21 March 2027

Welcome to an unforgettable 15-day ski tour through the beautiful landscapes of Lapland!

The tour starts from the Russian border in Salla (FIN). On the Finnish side, you will ski for eight days and pass Savukoski, Pyhätunturi, Sodankylä and Levi before you reach the Swedish border in Muonio. The Swedish part is six days and includes such as Vittangi, Kiruna and the beautiful wilderness areas of Abisko and Riksgränsen. The last day of skiing is on the Norwegian side along mountain valleys.

You can also ski half the distance: Salla – Muonio (8 days) or Muonio – Narvik (7 days).
This tour continues also the legacy of ”Border to border – skitour” in Finland, which is not organized anymore. But now you can continue up to shores of Atlantic Ocean.

During the ski days, you will enjoy skiing 100% and only carry your own daypack – the service vehicle will transport your other equipment to the next accommodation.

ROUTE
On this ski tour we follow mostly official snowmobile routes and make use of the existing XC-ski trail network where available (Pyhä-Luosto & Levi-Äkäslompolo-Muonio). A snowmobile drives ahead of the group, pulling a snow groomer. A skiing guide skis with group and another snowmobile drives at the end of the group for our safety.

The entire route is approx. 825km long and the average daily section is approx. 55km.
The Finnish section is a total of approx. 450km and the Sweden+Norway section is approx. 375km.
The elevation differences on the route are mainly very moderate.

ITINERARY
Sun 7.3. Meeting in Salla (Hotel Sallavalkea). At noon an Information session. 2 pm Transport to the starting point of the first ski leg. Skiing Salla border station – Saija, 24km. Transport back to the hotel.
Mon 8.3. Transport to the starting point of the ski run. Skiing Saija – Savukoski, 48km. Accommodation in Savukoski.
Tue 9.3. Skiing Savukoski – Tanhua, 73km. Accommodation in Tanhua.
Wed 10.3. Skiing Tanhua – Sodankylä, 70km. Accommodation in Sodankylä.
Thu 11.3. Skiing Sodankylä – Tepsa, 56km. Bus transport back to Sodankylä home.
Fri 12.3. Bus transport Tepsa. Skiing Tepsa – Levi, 70km. Accommodation Levi.
Sat 13.3. Skiing Levi – Peurakaltio, 50km. Bus transfer back to Levi.
Sun 14.3. Bus transfer to the starting point. Skiing Peurakaltio – Muonio, 65km.
Mon 15.3. Relaxed morning. 12 o’clock Skiing start, Muonio – Kitkiöjärvi (SWE), 35km. Bus transfer back to Muonio home.
Tue 16.3. Bus transfer to the starting point. Skiing Kitkiöjärvi – Vittangi, 80km. Accommodation Vittangi.
Wed 17.3. Skiing Vittangi – Jukkasjärvi, 60km. Bus transfer in Kiruna.
Thu 18.3. Bus transfer to the starting point. Skiing Jukkasjärvi – Torneträski station, 68km. Bus transfer in Abisko.
Fri 19.3. Bus transfer to the starting point. Skiing Torneträski station – Abisko, 50 km. Accommodation Abisko.
Sat 20.3. Skiing Abisko – Riksgräsen, 38 km. Accommodation Riksgräsen.
Sun 21.3. Skiing Riksgräsen – Vassdalen/Bjerkvik (NOR), 25-45 km (depending on snow conditions). Bus transport to hotel in Narvik. Farewell dinner.
Mon 22.3. Home trip

Changes to the program are possible, e.g. due to weather conditions.

BASIC DAILY PROGRAM
7-8 am breakfast
8.30 am departure for the basic group to ski
9.00 am departure for the faster group to ski
12-1 pm lunch along the ski trail (included)
3-6 pm arrival at accommodation
6-7 pm dinner (included on most days) and info for next day.

ACCOMMODATION
During the ski tour we will overnight in hotels, resorts and cottages (mainly 2-4 person per room) and one night at homestay. Single room availability is very limited.
Linen etc. are always provided – no need to bring your own sleeping bag etc.
Most accommodations have sauna.

WHO IS THIS SKI TOUR SUITABLE FOR?
This is not a competition. During the days, you will ski in small groups or you can also ski alone.
The fitness requirement is that you can ski long distances for several consecutive days at a speed of about 8-10 km/h (taking into account weather and snow conditions). If you are an active sportsman/woman and ski at least 300 km per year, we believe you will enjoy this tour. On most days, it is also possible to ski only part of the section. It is also possible to ride by service van, if you feel ”not so strong” some day (limited number of seats).
Note! Weather and snow conditions can vary a lot during the tour. Ski tracks groomed onto  snowmobile tracks are not always the same level as the ones at XC ski resorts you might be used to train.

EQUIPMENT
Skiing is done with normal XC-skis (no extra wide forest skis, etc.). Some days you can also use free style technic (skating), but traditional style skis are most suitable. Larger baskets in poles are recommended in several sections. Participants will be sent a more detailed equipment list before the trip.

PRICE
Full tour (Salla – Narvik, 15 nights): €3480, when booked by 30.6., after that €3580/person
Finland section only (Salla-Muonio, 8 nights): €1890, when booked by 30.6., after that €1940/person
Sweden+Norway section only (Muonio – Narvik, 7 nights): €1945, when booked by 30.6., after that €1995/person

Booking fee €400/person.
Intermediate payment 7.12. 1000€/500€/person (whole trip / partial trip)
Final payment approx. 20.1.

Price includes:
– 15 nights accommodation and 10x dinner (full tour)
– 8 nights accommodation and 5x dinner (Finland section)
– 7 nights accommodation and 5x dinner (SWE & NOR section)
– daily breakfast
– daily lunch/packed lunch in skidays
– skitrack preparations
– Skiing guide (english spoken)
– service van for daily support
– luggage transfers between accommodations
– Help and tips for skiwaxing (waxing bench available)
– nice travel fellows, XC-ski enthusiasts

Additional optional costs:
– Single room (additional fee approx. 70-90€/night), very limited availability
– extra night Salla 6.3. (if needed, reservations directly at www.sallavalkea.fi)
– extra night Muonio 14.3. (if needed, only for those skiing the Sweden + Norway section)

Cancellation conditions:
Cancellation by 15.9.: cancellation fee 200€/person
Cancellation by 15.11.: cancellation fee 400€/person
Cancellation by 5.1.: cancellation fee 50% of the amount already paid
Cancellation by 5.2.: cancellation fee 75% of the amount already paid
Cancellation 6.2. or later: no refund
We recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that also covers cancellation coverage.

INSURANCE COVERAGE
Participants are not insured by tour organizer. Each participant is responsible for their own travel insurance.

ARRIVAL AND TRAVEL BACK HOME

SALLA
Train: Take a night train to Kemijärvi and from there there is a bus connection to Salla, arriving at 10:40.
Flight: Take a flight to Rovaniemi (RVN) or Kuusamo (KAO) And from there a bus connection to Salla (3-4h). You can arrive in Salla also day before (6.3.) and book an extra night directly at Hotel Sallavalkea.
Reservations and schedules train: www.vr.fi, bus:  www.matkahuolto.fi, flights: www.finnair.fi or Lufthansa, Swiss…

MUONIO
Train: Take a night train to Kolari and from there there is a bus/taxi connection to Muonio (1,5h). Or a night train to Rovaniemi and from there there is a bus connection to Muonio (ca 4h).
Flight: The nearest airport is Kittilä. There is a shuttle service from Kittilä to Muonio. In previous years the price has been 25€/person. You can also fly to Rovaniemi and from there take a bus to Muonio.
You can fly to Kittilä also some days earlier and spend a couple of days in Levi skiresort (20min drive) and then transfer to Muonio (ca 1h).
Reservations and schedules train: www.vr.fi , bus: www.matkahuolto.fi , fights: www.finnair.fi , www.norwegian.fi, Lufthansa,..

NARVIK
On Monday 22 March, we will arrange a return transfer from Narvik via Kolari/Pello to Rovaniemi. Price approx. 100-130€/person, depending on the number of people. Arrival in Rovaniemi by 5 pm, so you have time to catch the night train south or an evening flight.
Note! the return transfer will not come via Kittilä.
Flight: There are flights from from Narvik Airport (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) and further worldwide.
Reservations and schedules www.vr.fi , www.matkahuolto.fi , www.norwegian.fi , www.flysas.fi

We can take max. 40-50 participants on the trip.

The Salla – Muonio ski tour was organized for the first time in 2021 and Salla – Muonio – Narvik in 2024. Organizing team has many years experience, so you can expect smooth arrangements.

An infoletter with more detailed travel information (accommodation, equipment list, arrival instructions, etc.) will be sent to participants about two months before the trip.

ENTRIES
Send your entry via this link.

Service fee 20€/booking.

INFORMATION & ENQUIRIES
Need more information in this stage?
Contact: info@ilo-urheilumatkat.fi / +358 45 6797940 (Simo)

Welcome to join this unique skiing adventure across three northern countries!

Or would you prefer to ski even longer trek? 
Check our other skitrek, 33days in Finland from south to north, via this link.

We reserve the right to change prices due to reasons beyond our control, e.g. significant changes in exchange rates, fuel costs etc. We are not responsible for any inconvenience or expenses that may arise for the customer due to possible cancellation, postponement (time or place) of the event or errors in the event instructions, etc.
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance.