12 km
195 m - 500 m
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Test report Pyha
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Pyha
Total result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Pyha
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The Pyha ski resort is considered a medium-sized ski resort in Finland
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
305 m (Valley 195 m - Mountain 500 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
7
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
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The ski resort offers a good mixture of easy, intermediate and difficult runs and even features the steepest slope in Finland. 11 of the 14 slopes have floodlighting, which is especially important from November through February. From the 6 person chairlift, you can choose from 5 different slopes ranging from easy to difficult and a FIS run.
Runs/slopes
Total 12 km
Easy
6 km
(50 %)Intermediate
4 km
(33 %)Difficult
2 km
(17 %)
Longest run
1800 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
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The highlight is the quick 6 person Pyha Express with weather protection covers (built in 2010). The guests reach the highest point in the Pyha ski resort in 4 minutes. With the exception of the North slopes, almost all runs can be accessed with this chair lift. T-bars and other chair lifts complete the offering.
Number of ski lifts
7
Total capacity
9820 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
5.6 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
4
1
Additional
1
The ski resort has almost 100% snow-making capability. The geographic location enables a very long season from the middle of November until the beginning of May.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
90 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
Season 2009/2010
165 Days open
165 Days when valley run open
165 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The ski resort is about 15 minutes away from the main highway, E63 (5) Kuopio-Sodankyla. Parking lots are located right next to the lifts.
Access via E63 (5) Kuopio-Sodankylä, Ausfahrt Pyhätunturintie
- Pyhä Express (Pyhä), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 15 km · approx. 14 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Pohjoisrinteenhissi (Pyhä), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 18 km · approx. 17 Minutes driving time
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the ski resort very well. Some altitude indications could be included.
The trail map depicts the ski resort very well. Some altitude indications could be included.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Information boards with the opening times of the lifts as well as numerous sign-postings are distributed throughout the ski resort.
Information boards with the opening times of the lifts as well as numerous sign-postings are distributed throughout the ski resort.
They place a high value on the implementation of environmental programmes for the reduction of CO2 emissions. The ski resort is operated exclusively with renewable energy sources. Snow-making is controlled by an automatic, environmentally-friendly system.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Scheduled busses
- Ski buses: Pyha-Luosto-Rovaniemi (airport and train station); Kemijärvi-Pyha-Pelkosenniemi; Sodankyla-Luosto-Pyha
The staff is very friendly, but could be a bit more helpful during lift entry.
The ski resort offers a very good selection of restaurants. There are also open fire pits in the ski resort where you can grill your own sausages.
6 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Uula a la carte
At the valley station of the 6 person chair lift
Uula a la carte is a house within a house. The old house was built into the Restaurant Huttu-Uul and offers special dishes made with bear meat as well as steak and reindeer dishes.
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Glacier Bar & Restaurant
In the Hotel Pyhatunturi
Local Lappish delicacies with a beautiful view of the surrounding nature. Very good place to go in the evenings.
Mountain hut tip
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Restaurant Tsokka
Next to the mountain station of the 6 person chair lift.
Atmospheric restaurant in a Lappish hut at the peak of the Kultakero. The large terrace offers a gorgeous view over Lapland and when it is clear, all the way to Russia.
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The Carlsberg House is well-known for its Après Ski. Pyha also regularly holds events.
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Carlsberg House
On the Polar run next to the Hotel Pyhatunturi
The Après Ski begins daily at 3 pm, often with live music. In the spring, the terrace is inviting.
There is a good selection of hotels, apartments and huts that are located directly on the slopes.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Sauna mit Eisloch
On Lake Pyhajarvi
In Finland, you also find saunas located on lakes in addition to the saunas in hotels. After using the sauna, you can cool down in an ice hole - a really special experience!
Towns/villages
- Pyhä
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 1000
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
In addition to a wide and flat family run, the Pyha ski resort also offers a children's slope, a magic carpet for beginners and an adventure course for kids.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski school for children
Special tips for children
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Rosa & Rudolf Obstacle Course
Adventure course on the North slopes
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Children's ski run
Separate children's area with rope tow next to the valley station of the 6 person chair lift.
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Beginner's slope
Magic carpet next to the Hotel PhyaSuites. Ideal for beginners.
Beginners will feel especially at home at the Family lift. The family runs are wide and flat. Advanced beginners can move on to the blue run at the 6 person chair lift as well as the blue North slope.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
Ski schools on-site
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Pyha has the steepest slope in Finland. The World Cup Mogul Slope competition has also been held here.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 12 km
Difficult
2 km
(17 %)Most difficult run
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Huttu-Ukko run · Length 0 km · Altitude difference 200 m
Most difficult slope in Finland
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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Information for Snowboarders
- no cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Pyhä Funpark
The 600 metre long funpark features floodlighting and many jumps and obstacles. It is located next to the 6 person chair lift. There is also a small funpark next to the Family lift for beginners.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 172 km
There are over 150 km of cross-country tracks in Pyha-Luosto. Some of these go through the Pyha-Luosto National Park. The Luosto and Pyha tracks are connected to each other. There are 14 km of floodlit slopes in Pyha and 25 km in Luosto.
Conclusion
Snow reliability, modern 6 person chair lift, steepest slope in Finland, cross-country offering
Low altitude difference
Test Report issued on 2011-04-14
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