Off the trails

Day 2

Day 2 Russian border After a brief introductory session on snowshoeing technique it is time to set off for the first day trip which takes us to explore the area on the Russian border. We go the first kilometres in the narrow gorge and then mostly on the lakes until the Russian border zone. It is strictly prohibited to step on the border zone but we follow it for a couple of kilometres southwards. In the afternoon we will return to the hotel to spend another night there. Snowshoeing 7 km, 6 hours

Day 3

Day 3 Rock paintings Hotel Hossan Lomakeskus - Tolosenvirta Today it is time to take a glance at the history. We will first go a few kilometres by car and then we snowshoe to the Colour Rock to see its rock paintings dating back to 4000 years. The picnic lunch will be taken in a kota (Lappish tepee). Coffee will be brewed on an open fire and it will be taken with sandwiches. In the afternoon we will accommodate at the cabin of Tolosenvirta situated isolated in the middle of the forest. After snowshoeing for hours in the cold it is nice to relax and warm oneself in the lakeside sauna heated with a wood-burning stove. Snowshoeing 7 km, 6 hours

Day 4

Day 4 Snow white forests Tolosenvirta –Lake Iso-Valkeinen Today's route goes along the top of a ridge between two frozen lakes through the beautiful snow covered pine, spruce and birch forests. It is more probable that we will meet some reindeer than human beings. After 7 km on snow shoes we will reach the northern shore of the lake Iso-Valkeinen and the cabins where we will accommodate for one night. Snowshoeing 7 km, 6 hours

Day 5

Day 5 Ridges and lakes Peurapirtti – Lake Huosiusjärvi After breakfast we will go on snowshoeing along the ridges and on the lakes. The surrounding forests are home for many animals like elks, wolfs, lynxes and hares but unfortunately they are seldom seen. Also bears inhabit the area but in winter they are in a deep sleep. Halfway we will take the picnic lunch around an open fire at a lean-to-shelter situated near a rapid. In the afternoon we will arrive at the last cabins where we will stay in, called Huosiusjärvi and Iikoski situated 200 metres apart from each other. Snowshoeing 8 km, 6,5 hours

Day 6

Day 6 End of snowshoeing and reindeer farm Huosiusjärvi – Hotel Hossan Lomakeskus The last day of snowshoeing takes us back to the Hotel Hossan Lomakeskus. Following ridges we will first reach the Hossa Visitor Centre where we will have a look at the exhibition on the area's history and present day. Our snowshoeing tour will be completed when we arrive at the hotel. In the evening we will visit Hossa reindeer farm where we will get to know better the semi-wild animals inhabiting the northern area of Finland. The delicious farewell dinner will be enjoyed at the farm. Snowshoeing 5 km, 4 hours

Day 7

Day 7 Return Breakfast and transfer to Kuusamo airport.

Departure:

Kuusamo

Duration:

7 Days

6 Nights

Available:

Groups, On Request, Scheduled

Service languages:

English, Finnish

Payment methods

Cash