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| Location | Kittilä,Finland |
| Nearest major city | Kittilä: 17 km (11 mi) |
| Coordinates | 67°48′18″N24°48′07″E / 67.805°N 24.802°E /67.805; 24.802 |
| Vertical | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Top elevation | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Base elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Trails | 43pistes, (1 transfer) – 17 beginner – (blue) – 22 intermediate – (red) – 3 advanced – (black) |
| Longest run | 2.1 km (1.3 mi) |
| Lift system | 27 total 2gondolas 5chairlifts 14T-bar lifts 5 stick lifts for children 4rope tows 1magic carpet |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | low |
| Snowmaking | yes |
| Night skiing | 17 of 43 pistes |
| Website | levi.fi/en |
Levi is afell located inFinnish Lapland, and the largestski resort inFinland.[1] The resort is located in the village of Sirkka,Kittilämunicipality and is served byKittilä Airport andKolari railway station. At alatitude of 67.8° north, it is located approximately 170 km (110 mi) north of theArctic Circle.
The peak of the Levi fell is at anelevation of 531 metres (1,742 ft)above sea level. There are 43 ski slopes (17 of which are floodlit) and 27 ski lifts in Levi. Ascending the fell are 2gondolas, 5chairlifts, 14T-bar lifts, 5 stick lifts, 4rope tows, and 1 magic carpet ski lift for children. Levi is one of two locations of gondola lifts in Finland, and has been chosen as the best domestic skiing resort in Finland four times.[2]
Levi is an early stop on theFIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit, hostingslaloms in mid-November,[1] though the races in2019 were held slightly later (November 23–24). With snowmaking, the climate provides a reliable early-season technical venue inEurope, prior to the late autumn events inNorth America. Uniquely, the winner of the women's slalom event is awarded a reindeer, though to date none of the winners have taken it away; the prize reindeer continue living on a nearby farm.[3]
The slopes in Levi are mostly suitable for beginners or intermediates, but there are also three black slopes for experts. The highest vertical drop is 325 m (1,066 ft) and the longest slope is 2.1 km (1.3 mi) in length. The longest ski lift is about 1,636 metres (1.017 mi) long. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, two streets, two snow parks, 10 free children's slopes and seven slope restaurants.
The skiing and snowboarding season in Levi is fairly long, often lasting from October to mid-May. The ski school provides instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding,telemark skiing andcross-country skiing. Cross-country skiers have illuminated ski tracks and snow that lingers well into the spring. There are 230 km (140 mi) of cross-country skiing tracks and 886 km (550 mi) of snowmobiling tracks in Levi.
The resort's latitude, north of theArctic Circle, usually guarantees generous snow cover and sub-freezing temperatures (< 0 °C (32 °F)) throughout winter. It also allows for excellent chances of observing theNorthern Lights. Although very popular in winter, Levi is very quiet in the summertime, yet still a good base location for exploring the surrounding areas.
At 8 km (5 mi) from the centre of Levi is Luvattumaa, Levi Ice Hotel & Ice Gallery; 45 km (28 mi) from Levi is the Snow Village Lainio, where one can view snow and ice buildings, eat in an ice restaurant (in Lainio), or experience a night's sleep in an ice room.
Next to the Front Slopes (Zero Point) is a children's recreational area,Kids' Land, that features a pome lift that's accessible with a valid ski pass and serves the beginner-level ski slopes. There is also a dedicated children’s sledding hill. Within Kids' Land, a Lappishkota (goahti) or teepee, offers a sheltered space with a fireplace, where visitors may bring food for grilling. As well as Kids' Land there isLeevilandia, located at the South Slopes adjacent to the South Point building. Leevilandia is a designated snow play area for families and beginner skiers. The area features two covered magic carpet lifts and a traditional pome lift. Recreational activities include sledding and snow tubing. Guided weekly programs offer games and competitions, and there's a campfire spot for toasting marshmallows and grilling sausages. Away from the slopes, Leevi's Playground provides an indoor space for play and dining. Access Leevilandia by a frequent-service ski bus between Levi Center and the South Slopes; the Leevilandia area ticket includes ski bus transportation.
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