Ski Tracks in Luosto

The skiing season begins as weather conditions permit. At the start of the season (before December 1st), trails are prepared/maintained by Pyhä-Luosto Vesi Oy's own efforts, and the main maintenance season for the trails begins on December 1st, managed by Rovaniemen Latu ja Reitti Oy. We will provide updates on the season’s progress at the top of this page.

Check the trail status – Pyhä-Luosto trail tracking system.

Check accurate situation from Ski trail tracking system. Please note that the whole capacity of ski tracks in Pyhä-Luosto area will be in use from week 8.

At Luosto, there are 18 km of illuminated cross‑country ski tracks, and at Pyhä there are 14 km. The lights turn on in the morning at around 7:00 and switch off at approximately 21:30. The lights dim gradually before turning off: the dimming starts at 21:00 in 10‑minute steps, and at 21:30 the lights switch off completely.

Look the dog-friendly skiing trails in the Pyhä-Luosto trails service.

Check out the etiquette for dog skiers before going on the trail

Ski maintenance in Luosto is provided by Juha's Voitelupalvelu/Ski maintenance service near the slopes, tel. 0400 213 484 or aikio.juha@gmail.com

Ski maintenance at Pyhä is handled by Kultakero rental shop and it is open according to the opening hours of the lifts. 

Cross-country ski rental Luosto:

Juhan Voitelupalvelu- Juha ski service
Luosto ski resort rental
Lapland Safaris Luosto

Check companies opening hours.

Tips for families and beginners

We've enjoyed many trails with the family over the years. At Luosto, Kiimalaavu is our favorite for a daytime or sunset ski. With younger children, it’s quickest to reach by driving to the end of the last road in Orresokka, especially if you have little skiers or a sled in tow. Older kids can ski there on their own. Skiing around Luosto makes for a nice day trip with older children, taking breaks for snacks and stopping at trail cafés. The climb to Lampivaara is always rewarded with stunning views and a café visit. You can ski there from Luosto or Rykimäkero and then enjoy an easy descent back. Kopara’s gentle terrain is ideal for longer ski outings with kids, and there’s a nice lunch spot there, too. For children already comfortable with skiing, the route between Luosto and Pyhä offers a memorable experience. –Anna

The Nature Trail offers beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings, with mostly flat terrain. The 4 km trail leads to Rykimäkero lean-to, from where you can return on the same route or take longer, more challenging trails back, for example, via Orresokka or Lampivaara to Luosto. –Paula

At Rykimäkero's parking area, you can start a scenic 1 km route to Rykimäkero hut. During the ski holiday, if all trails are open, it’s possible to continue from there to Rykimäkuru lean-to, about 3 km each way on easy, flat trails. –Jussi

I enjoy the Kiimaselkä loop, which has a cozy lean-to and a hut with a fireplace about halfway. The whole loop is mostly flat. Another favorite is the Pyhäjärvi loop, with its café stop featuring amazing carrot cakes among other treats. –Laura

From the Luosto Center area, there’s a trail via Orresokka to Kiimalaavu, perfect for a relaxed "Sunday skier." –Tuula

If you want to avoid steep ascents and descents, a good rule of thumb on the Luosto side is to steer clear of the eastern side of Orresokka and Lampivaara. –Martti

With kids, it’s easy to start skiing from the Luontokeskus Nature Center toward Kortelampi, where the terrain is flat—ideal if hills still feel daunting. We've also skied around the Lucky Ranch's trail café in the village of Pyhäjärvi; a café break is always a plus. –Heidi

A lovely, flat stretch can be found across from the Naava Nature Center intersection at Kortesuo. It’s an easy spot to reach by ski bus. –Sari

For beginners, a trip to Luppo offers gentle, flat terrain without any steep slopes. Another beginner-friendly route is the family ski trail in Perheluosto, which is also nice and flat. –Johanna

Longer Scenic Trails for Enthusiasts
The Pyhä tour via Lake Huttujärvi in early spring is a stunning experience. –Markku

The Soutaja loop counterclockwise around Pyhäjärvi is simply the best of Pyhä. –Riitta

All trails at Pyhä are lovely, but my ultimate favorite full-day route is Luosto-Lampivaara-Kapusta-Huttula-Haarainselkä-Pyhä. It offers some of the world’s most beautiful scenery in peaceful nature, with climbs, descents, and a final stretch over flat open marshes. There are great trail cafés at Lampivaara and Huttula for refueling, as well as wilderness huts to enjoy your own snacks. Ideal for teens, too. –Mirja

To me, the best route is to the hut between Luosto and Pyhä, though I can't recall the name right now. It’s best avoided in bad weather, but the snow-covered old pines and spruces are magical during snowy periods. –Esa

A round-trip from Luosto to Pyhä clocks in at 70 km, leaving you contentedly resting the next day. –Risto

You can share your own tips with us by emailing info@pyha-luosto.fi

Look rules and instructions here Luosto Biathlon Track Area

Track feedback by e-mail at:

latupalautteet@pyha-luosto.fi