ski resort Vuokatti, Finland (Vuokatti) located in the Kainuu region, near the city of Sotkamo. Distance from St. Petersburg to Vuokatti, Finland - 719 km.
The maximum height difference in the resort is 170 m.
The longest descent is 1100 m.
8 modern lifts, including 2 chairlifts for 4 people, 1 for children.
13 ski slopes, including one for children, 4 illuminated slopes.
For snowboarders - superpipe and street.
Vuokatti also has a FIS-compliant slalom slope.
Like other ski resorts in Finland, the ski resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) is one of the most modern and versatile centers winter holiday not only in Finland, but throughout Scandinavia. Thanks to the diverse entertainment (alpine skiing, the village of Santa Claus Kuhmo, snowmobile and dog sledding, restaurants with traditional cuisine), the resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) perfect for family vacation. In the famous tropical water park in Vuokatti"Katin kulta" has a water park with different pools, slides, Children's swimming pool, "disco pool", Turkish and Finnish saunas. All this will provide you with Vuokatti great vacation.
Ski slopes in the resort Vuokatti designed for any level of skiing - both for beginners and experienced skiers. The resort offers slopes of varying difficulty: from the gentle Perherinne to the slope for experienced skiers Välikatti, marked in black on the map. For the convenience and safety of vacationers, all slopes in the resort are marked by difficulty category.
Ski resort today Vuokatti(Vuokatti) is a town of 4 hotels and many cottages, restaurants and nightclubs, sports facilities and beaches, shopping centers and the market. Almost all Vuokatti cottages are built in the last 5 years and are located near the center of the resort.
Year-round ski and snowboard tunnel
The year-round snowboarding tunnel, 80 m long and 20 m wide, is located on the territory of the Vuokatti ski resort. The tunnel is an international standard halfpipe. In the tunnel, you can significantly improve your own skills or learn a new style of snowboarding or cross-country skiing at any time of the year. The average slope of the tunnel is 14 degrees, the temperature inside the tunnel is -5 °C.
In the snowboarding tunnel, you can also go snow tubing - ride a half-pipe on a special rubber circle. To Finland this cheerful view active rest came from North America. Snow tubing is great fun for you and your loved ones!
Information about the snowboarding tunnel:
- Length - 80 m.
- Width - 20 m.
- Height - 10 m.
- The average slope is 14 degrees.
- Temperature -5°C.
- Belt lift.
Ski pass prices and opening hours
The Vuokatti ski resort uses latest systems ski passes SkiData and Handsfree. Access to the lifts is carried out using smart cards (key cards) - the turnstiles open automatically.
Attention! On the slopes of Vuokatti, you must always carry your smart card with you! If you do not yet have a smart card, 5 euros will be added to the ticket price (the cost of a smart card). The cards are non-refundable and can be used again upon return to Vuokatti.
The cost of ski passes for the season 2012/2013
| Prices in euro | adults 13-65 years old | 7–12 years old over 65 years old |
|---|---|---|
| One-time lift | 5€ | 3€ |
| 3 hour ticket | 30€ | 21€ |
| Day ticket (9.30-19.00) | 36€ | 24€ |
| Ticket for the afternoon (12.00-19.00) | 34€ | 22€ |
| Evening ticket (17.0019.00) | 22€ | 16€ |
| 2 days | 69€ | 44€ |
| 3 days | 89€ | 62€ |
| 4 days | 109€ | 78€ |
| 5 days | 129€ | 93€ |
| 6 days | 139€ | 103€ |
| 7 days | 149€ | 113€ |
| 8 days | 159€ | 123€ |
| 9 days | 169€ | 133€ |
| 10 days | 179€ | 143€ |
| 11 days | 189€ | 153€ |
| 12 days | 199€ | 163€ |
| 13 days | 209€ | 173€ |
| 14 days | 219€ | 183€ |
| Season card | 420€ | 320€ |
| HuPa Seasonal Card* | 520€ | 420€ |
| Corporate ticket | 1000€ | |
| smart card | 5€ |
Multi-day ski passes are valid from the date of purchase up to and including the last day of the ticket validity period. You can also purchase ski passes for 15-21 days. Entrance for children under 6 accompanied by parents is free (helmet required!). Ski pass is issued only to parents with children.
* The HuPa Season Card entitles you to skiing on the slopes of the Vuokatti, Tahko (Nilsiä) and Kasurila (Siilinjärvi) ski resorts.
For groups of more than 20 people and schoolchildren, discounts on ski passes are provided.
Rental points
Rental points in the Vuokatti ski resort, located near the northern and western lower stations, offer vacationers wide choose gear and equipment: from upscale ski equipment SPORT to professional PRO. The rental shops also operate the Sport Shop, which offers a unique opportunity for resort guests to test and purchase gear and equipment from renowned brands such as Fischer.
The rental shop next to the snowboarding tunnel and the Sport Shop are open all year round. Rental point for northern slopes open only during the ski season.
Ski and snowboard service
Qualified staff and professional equipment service at Vuokatti Ski Resort are at your service every day.
Vuokatti Sports School
Voted the best ski school in Finland in 2009, Vuokatti Sports School offers professional winter sports training in the Vuokatti ski resort. In addition to individual lessons, the school conducts group courses for both children and adults dedicated to skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, cross-country skiing, as well as other winter sports.
Brief information:
- Best Ski School 2009.
- The second oldest ski school in Finland (founded in 1958).
- 50 professional instructors educated by the Finnish National Association of Ski Instructors Suomen Hiihdonopettajat Ry.
- Training in skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, cross-country skiing, as well as courses in winter parasports.
- Ski school for children Werneri.
- customer oriented approach, high level services, safety, responsibility, reliability and professionalism.
Winter parasports
The Vuokatti Sports School offers courses in winter parasport - skiing for people with disabilities. In the process of training, professional MonoSki skis and more are used. special equipment, which is also available at rental points in the Vuokatti resort.
Attractions
During your vacation in Vuokatti, you can devote your time to exploring local attractions. The Vuokatti-Sotkamo region offers a lot of interesting and worthy attention for inquisitive and inquisitive tourists.
Vuokatti fells
From the top of the Vuokatinvaara fell, the most picturesque view of the edge of Vuokatti and Sotkamo opens up. Everyone can admire the magnificent traditional Finnish landscape from above, since the top of the hill is accessible to both a motorist and a hiker.
Hiidenportti National Park
Hiidenportty National Park is a unique natural monument approximately 50 kilometers from tourist center Vuokatti. Heart national park Hiidenportti is the steep cliff of Hiidenportti, which is undoubtedly one of the most significant natural attractions of the Kainu region.
Naapurinvaara
From the top of the Naapurivaara fell, the most beautiful views of Vuokatti open up. The traditional Finnish landscape from the top of the Naapurivaara fell can be admired all year round, both in winter and in summer.
Hiukka sandy beach
Hiukka Beach, located near the center of the village of Sotkamo, is not only a popular family beach, but also a historical landmark. Hiukka is a five-minute drive from Vuokatti.
Museums
During your vacation in Vuokatti, you can not only play sports or walk in nature, but also devote time to visiting museums in the region. The history of the commune of Sotkamo is presented in the expositions of an old barn turned into a museum, and the exhibits of the old museum of everyday life can be viewed in the village of Sumsa.
Churches
Sotkamo is one of the oldest parishes in the Kainu region. Now the commune has both a Lutheran and an Orthodox church.
Baseball stadium in Sotkamo
At the baseball stadium in Sotkamo, the country's sports history has been made more than once. Located on the shores of Lake Sapsojärvi, the stadium, designed in the traditional colors of Vuokatti, is known as the home ground of Sotkamon Jymy, the most famous baseball team, or in other words, rounders, the Finnish national game.Other entertainment
Ice rink, cross-country skiing(150 km of trails), ice fishing, snowmobile safari, ice hockey, Santa Claus village in Kuhmo (to the east along route 76 or road 900).
Distances
40 km from the center of the Kainuu region - the city of Kaiaani, where the railway station and the airport are located, the bus from Kaiaani to Vuokatti - 10€.
595 km from Helsinki.
How to get from St. Petersburg to Vuokatti:
St. Petersburg - Vyborg - Cowberry - border
border - Lappeenranta, route No. 13,
Lappeenranta - Imatra - Joensuu - Yuurikkalahti, track number 6,
Yuurikkalahti - Vuokatti, road number 899.
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On the ski slopes of Vuokatti, the whole family can relax and have a good time, enjoying a total of 13 well-groomed slopes. The slopes here are of varying degrees of difficulty and are perfect for both beginners and more experienced athletes. And slopestyle and superpipe, created in collaboration with Schneestern, challenge freestyle skiers and snowboarders. On the slopes of Hupikukkula and Tenavarinne there is a great opportunity to start your acquaintance with the slopes and learn the basics of skiing. In the children's playroom Hupila, you can take a break after skiing, relax and have a meal with the whole family. In addition, Vuokatti is the only one in all of Finland, so you can ski here all year round.
Vuokatti are located in the buildings of the northern and western ski stations at the foot of the slopes. The rental, located at the foot of the northern slopes, has expanded significantly and has become more convenient and comfortable. Services are also provided here maintenance gear and equipment. In SportShop, located at both rental points, you will find a wide range of various ski equipment and related equipment, as well as clothing and footwear for recreation and active leisure.
The Vuokatti Ski School has twice been awarded as the best ski school of the year. Here, professional instructors will find an individual approach to everyone - both for beginners and for more experienced skiers who want to improve their skiing technique. The ski school also provides ski instructors for people with disabilities.
À la Katti, Pirtti, Hesburger and Ripa’s Kuppila will ensure that you are full throughout the day on the slopes.
More about slopes
The slopes of Vuokatti are loved by our guests for their compactness and safe conditions. The difficulty level of the slopes ranges from easy children's slopes to challenging trails, including black-marked slopestyle and superpipe runs.
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Lifts
There are 9 lifts on the slopes of Vuokatti:
- Two 4-seater chair lifts
- Three anchor lifts
- Two drag lifts
- Two carpet lifts
