CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

From the first snow to the spring sunshine The cross-country skiing season starts with the first frost in October with the opening of the 9 km-long Ensilumenlatu (first snow track), which is free-of-charge. It is suitable for both the traditional and skating methods of skiing.

On the illuminated track, there is a 37-metre difference in height. The track sets off from the ski centre at the bottom of the Front Pistes by the Areena Restaurant, heads towards Lake Taalojärvi and returns back along the same track. The track is principally intended for skiers aiming to improve their fitness, but, at the beginning of the season, it is also very suitable for competitive skiers who need practice.

Out on a trek or to train In the network of tracks totalling 230 kilometres in length, there are suitable ones for Sunday skiers, active fitness enthusiasts and competitors honing their skills.

All Levi's tracks are suitable for both the traditional and skating methods of skiing. The little trail cafés that can be found along the way are mainly open during the skiing season. At Levi, people are still skiing on May Day!

Safety tip: Remember to take the latest copy of the ski-track map with you, and tell your place of accommodation in which direction you are going.

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SKIING IN LEVI

Levi, located about 150km north of the Polar Circle, is one of the largest resorts in Lapland. Levi Fell Village is actually a small holiday town, which offers a wide range of first-rate services to its guests.

In Levi 15 skiing slopes are flood lit and the number of skiing lifts is 26. The only gondola lift in Finland is found in Levi. In the slopes of Levi the amateurs can easily practice skiing and to facilitate the skiing process of the experts there are four black slopes. The longest slope is 2500 metres long and the highest vertical drop is 325 metres. There are 44 slopes (longest slope 2500 m), 15 of which are lit, and 28 lifts including the only gondola lift in Finland. The Vertical drop is 325 m and the lift capacity is 27,600 skiers/hour.

The first World Cup event held in Finland happened in 2004 at Levi. (Levi World Cup is the northernmost Alpine World Cup). This event represents a huge effort for the surrounding municipality of Kittila, which has a population of less than 6,000. However, Levi is accustomed to large groups of people, since it is a very popular travel destination.

The competition slope – Levi Black – isn’t called black for nothing! The vertical drop is 180 metres, while the gradient of the slope reaches 52 percent at its steepest point. Several million Euros have been invested in the slope’s profile and snow system in order to allow the competitions to be organised under the best possible conditions. 

Changes are made to the upper part of the slope almost every year in the form of different mounds, guaranteeing that none of the competitors gains a home-slope advantage. The fact that none of the winners in the previous years has been able to repeat their victory also says something about the level of challenge.

The organisers pay special attention to the overall experience of the visiting fans, improving stands and facilities and ensuring that there is plenty to do in addition to watching the races.A Christmas market is open in the town of Levi, with something to see and experience for every tourist.

Every year more than 20,000 spectators attend the event and approximately 100 million people see it on TV. This publicity boost just as winter arrives is helping Levi to make a real mark on the international tourism market. Levi has the rights to organise this event until the 2012–2013 season, and organisers plan to establish it as a classic on the World Cup circuit. Motivated organisers make the Levi World Cup stand out, and systematic development of the event has been taken into account by FIS in planning the alpine skiing calendar.

The strong brand of a World Cup event is helping Finnish alpine ski culture to develop at every turn, attracting media attention, new enthusiasts and new investment to support junior alpine skiers. On The weekend beginning the 14th November 2008, Levi hosted the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom competitions. This year's events are the fourth time that the resort serves as a FIS World Cup host since February 2004. More than 20,000 spectators were expected at the two races on the weekend, when the Ladies competed on Saturday November 15th and the Men on Sunday November 16th.

The organisers put great emphasis on involving local schools and youngsters to bring them to the events. Both races as well as Friday's and Saturday's bib draws could be viewed through live streaming on the new Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup website. General Secretary of the race Mikko Saarinen said that he was looking forward to this year’s race being a great experience for the audience as well as for the competitors. 2000 people will be accredited at Levi World Cup. 21 television cameras with their crews guarantee a successful broadcasting of the event.

The introduction of a new snow making machine has enhanced the skiing opportunities for both downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding. It also offers a stronger guarantee for Levi hosting the future World Cup competitions.

KIDS LAND

Levi is also great fun for children and novice or first time skiers. Instructors are widely available to teach the necessary skills in a friendly and efficient manner. There is also great fun to be had for children and adults alike at 'Kids Land' where there are creche facilities, picnic areas with fires to cook sausages on, drinks available and many sledges for all to enjoy.

Cross Country Skiing And Snow Boarding

The cross-country runs and trails are are great in this area, and unmatched in the rest of Finland.

There is a beautiful halfpipe in Levi, and a great Funpark. Within Finland snowboarding is clearly gaining in popularity, and Levi brings together a lot of the Finnish national snowbarding stars.

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World Cup, Levi

  • FIRST PLANS AND VISION 1994
  • €10 Million investments
  • European Cup 2000
  • World Cup 2004
  • 2006; March - Ladies
  • 2006; November - Ladies and Mens Slalom opening
  • 2008 Races 14th - 16th November
  • Levi in FIS Calendar (2011/2012)

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