Where to go for cross-country ski holidays? The Team Halti athletes tell their favorite cross-country ski resorts
Do you have your ski holidays planned? Or are you already dreaming about the next one? We gathered some tips on where to go cross-country skiing. The tips come from some of the world’s best skiers: Anne Kyllönen and Ristomatti Hakola from the Finnish Cross-Country Ski Team and Ilkka Herola from the Finnish Nordic Combined Team. When it comes to cross-country ski destinations, they know what they are talking about.
Anne loves Finnish Lapland and the high-altitude trails of the Swiss Alps
The Nordic ski destinations of Pallas and Saariselkä have captured the heart of top skier Anne Kyllönen .
“I just love the real Lapland with its treeless fells. There you can truly immerse yourself in nature and enjoy its beauty and tranquillity.”
The ski resorts of Pontresina and St. Moritz in Switzerland are also among Anne’s favourites. “There are so many ski tracks in beautiful surroundings. They also provide an extra challenge because many of the trails are located at altitudes of 1,800–2,000 metres above sea level,” Anne says.
Ristomatti Hakola spends a lot of time in the fell landscapes of Vuokatti, Finland.
“Everything you need is here, packed into one beautiful destination.”
Vuokatti offers around 120 kilometres of trails for both classic and skating techniques. The facilities at the Vuokatti Sport Olympic Training Center provide excellent conditions for elite athletes as well as recreational skiers.
“If I could recommend a cross-country skiing destination outside Finland, it would be Davos in Switzerland,” says Ristomatti. “The scenery is amazing and the trails are excellent.”
In the heart of Finland’s Lakeland rises the famous Puijo hill, which Ilkka proudly calls home. “Puijo has some of the best ski tracks in Finland because they are so varied, the scenery changes constantly and the trail network is extensive enough that you can start or finish your ski trip almost anywhere in Kuopio. At least
