Ounasvaara Outdoor Resort

Downhill skiing on 13 slopes, snow park for snowboarders. Separate forest skiing area with unmaintained slopes. 100 km of cross-country skiing tracks. Trekking and MTB available at the summer. Disc golf course.

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Address: Taunontie 14
Getting there: 3 km from the centre
Website: ounasvaara.fi (opens in a new tab)

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