Levi finland map. Ski resort Levi - a trip to a winter fairy tale
The name of the resort comes from the name of Mount Levi (Fin. Levitunturi), near which it is located. Experts believe that the word "Levi" itself is of Sami origin, but today the etymology of the toponym is unknown.
Levi Ski Resort is located in the village of Sirkka (Finnish: Sirkka) around Mount Levi in Kittila commune in the western part of the province of Lappi, 160 km north of the Arctic Circle. The resort is 14 km from the nearest airport Kittilä and 78 km from the nearest railway station in Kolari. Distance from in a straight line - 850 km.
Story
The first real tourism business in the village of Sirka appeared in 1953. Already in the 1950s, tourists from far and near countries came here. In the 1960s, tourist interest in Levi and skiing in the resort increased, especially after the municipality of Kittila acquired in 1964 land on the mountain.
In the late 1970s, the construction of cottages for tourists began.
In 1976, Levin Hissit Oy was founded to deal with ski slopes. For the first time after the creation of the company, the ski season in Levi lasted from February to early May.
In 1982, Kittila Airport was opened, and the following year, Levin Hissit Oy built an 800-meter summer toboggan run, which attracted many tourists.
In 1989, Levi Travel Ltd was established to improve the efficiency of the tourism business. Her competence also included the accommodation of tourists and booking accommodation.
During the 1992-1993 season. Levy was selected as the best for the first time ski resort Finland.
At midnight on December 31, 1999, Finland's first gondola lift was launched in Levi.
In the period from November 29 to December 2, 2000, the European Slalom Championship was held in Levi. Due to the successful organization of the competition, Levy was named the only reserve place during the World Cup in skiing in Aspen, and thus, in the fall of 2001, took a permanent place in the FIS calendar. This meant that Levy was recognized as an equal among the more traditional organizers of the world championships.
In the 2001-2002 season the competition center at the foot of the gondola was completed cable car. Investments in the construction of the complex included the construction of a ski lift and artificial snow slope, which will host world championships, with the service and lighting needed to show the skiing competitions on television. This season Levi has become the largest ski center in Finland.
Information
The height of Mount Levi is 531 m above sea level. Levi has 48 ski slopes, of which 15 are illuminated, and 27 lifts. Levi is one of only two ski resorts in Finland with a gondola lift.
Most of the ski slopes are suitable for beginners, but there are also 4 black slopes for experts. The maximum elevation difference is 325 m. The longest descent is 2500 m. The longest lift is 1636 m. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, one snow park, 10 children's slopes and 7 restaurants located on the slopes.
The ski season in Levi lasts approximately from mid-October to early June (until the end of April - guaranteed).
Among other types active rest in Levi you can list cross-country skiing, snowmobile safaris, cycling, reindeer and dog sledding safaris, fishing, hiking, rowing, etc. The total length of cross-country skiing trails reaches 230 km; for snowmobiles - 850 km. You can also take a snowshoe or snowmobile trip to the nearest Mount Katka (Finnish: Kätkätunturi), located to the west of Mount Levi.
In 2009, the construction of a full-size golf course was completed, located at the northern foot of Mount Levi. IN summer time when the sun doesn't set, Levi Golf is open 24/7.
There are 8 hotels, 6 apart-hotels, 1 hostel and hundreds of cottages to accommodate guests in Levi. The total number of beds in the resort in 2015 was 24,000. Kittilä Airport, serving visitors to Levi, is the second largest airport in Finland after Helsinki. Levi has a convention center, three supermarkets, a pharmacy and dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants and eateries. In September 2010, the largest water park in Lapland with 17 pools was opened at the Levitunturi Hotel.
Levi has been voted 4 times the best ski resort in Finland.
40 km from Levi in the town of Lainio every winter snow village. Here you can spend the night in snow hotel, visit the ice dome hall with a bar, look at ice sculptures or even perform a marriage ceremony.
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Snowboarding in Levi
Skiing
Children in Levi are not bored
Street in Levi
Winter in Levi
Levi (Finland) — ski resort beyond the polar circle. This is the best resort in the country with a very developed infrastructure.
Every year, lovers of winter outdoor activities come here from all over Europe and from Moscow.
Travelers know what they are choosing - this resort has a lot of entertainment and leisure options.
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basic information
Looking at the map of Finland, it can be seen that the Levi ski resort is spread around the mountain of the same name, in the village of Sirkka.
The mountain rises to 531 m above sea level.
The resort began to develop in the 50s of the last century, until 1982 800 km of slopes were built here.
How to get to Levi Finland
The nearest airport is Kittil, 14 km away. You can get to Levi by plane from or by train, reaching Kolari station (78 km from the resort). Distance from Helsinki to Levi is 850 km. The flight from here takes only 1.5 hours, it will take another 15 minutes to get from Kittila Airport to Levi. 
Daily flights are operated by FINNAIR, ski season flights are carried out several times a day. The airline delivers passengers to Levi from the airport on a special bus.
From the railway station, after the arrival of the train, a regular bus leaves for Levi. In addition, in Finland it is possible to transport your own car by train.
The resort can also be reached from Rovaniemi, but it will take longer, since the distance between the cities is 170 km. There is no direct access from the airport to the destination. You will have to go to the Rovaniemi bus station, where you can transfer to a regular bus.
Weather at the resort and the opening of the season
For 7 months, the resort has a negative air temperature, and a huge amount of precipitation falls all year round.
The ski season starts here from the end of October, when 30-50 cm of snow falls here. You can sometimes ride on the slopes of Mount Levi until early June.
Slopes and slopes
Levi - real paradise for lovers ski holidays. Looking at the map of Levi's slopes, you can see that there are 43 runs here: 22 red, 18 blue, 1 green, 2 black. There are illuminated slopes.
The total length of the tracks is 43.6 km, of which 9 km are green, 13 km are blue, 19 km are red, 3 km are black.
The length of the longest descent is 2.5 km, the maximum height difference is 325 m.
Note: most of the tracks are oriented for beginner skiers, 4 tracks are equipped for professionals.
The resort has 900 km of slalom tracks.
Lifts and ski pass
Levi resort has 28 lifts. The newest of them is located at an altitude of 100 m in Liviland. WITH tourist season 2018-2018 gondola and chair lifts are in operation. The length of the longest lift is 1636 m.
In the city center there are 4 free ski lifts aimed at beginners and children.
The cost of a ski pass depends on the season, which is determined by the first day of skiing. You can buy it online, while it is cheaper to buy a pass for several days at once. The Ski pass service is free of charge for children under 6 years old, provided they have a helmet and go to the ski lift with their parents.
Worth considering: To purchase a ski pass, you must have a KeyCard card, its cost is 7 euros. The card is personal, so the ski pass cannot be used by other people. It can only be changed or canceled in case of illness by presenting a medical certificate.
Accommodation
There are many upscale hotels in the town, tourists can also stay in apartments or guest houses. Excellent hotels in Levi (Finland) are located at some distance from the city center.
LeviRoyal Utsuvaara is located 13 km from the city and has its own parking. Guests can book a sauna.
The Break Sokos rooms are designed in a Lappish style and are pet friendly. The hotel has a restaurant and a café-bar.
Levi Spirit has 9 rooms, each with a private spa tub. Guests can cook their own meals or order them for an additional fee.
Hotel Levitunturi has a gym, an extensive spa complex and its own water park with outdoor and indoor pools and a waterslide.
Hotel Best Western Unna & Mannu is decorated in a Nordic style and each room has a kitchen and a sauna.
On the mountain itself is the Levi Panorama Hotel, whose windows face the ski slopes. Coming out of it, you can immediately ski.
Note: When deciding to book an apartment, please note that final cleaning is not included in the price in most cases. You should also take care of a change of linen on your own, or purchase it for a fee.
Most hotels, apartments and cottages in Levi (Finland) provide their guests with access to Wi-Fi, but in some rooms it can be bad.
Additional services
Useful information about the services provided at the resort can be obtained from tourist center. They provide maps of the slopes and the entire region, as well as help you plan your stay at the resort, as well as rent skiing.
Levi has 230 km of cross-country ski trails that you can ski until late at night.
Vacationers can rent skis, snowshoes and try to ride in the snow with a sail, as well as on a dog or reindeer sled.
The resort has a ski school. At the bottom of the front slope there is a playground with a small slide and lifts. A child's stay here is free.
The surroundings of the Levi ski resort (Finland) and the level of snow cover on the slopes can be viewed on webcams, the image of which is updated every 5 minutes.
Between the slopes of the resort and large settlements there is a ski bus, the location of which can be viewed on the map in real time.
Reviews of tourists about the ski resort Levi Finland
Reviews about the rest in Levi are mostly positive. The beauty of nature and the opportunity to ride until the end of spring affect. The only thing that tourists complain about when they go skiing here in winter is a short daylight hours, lasting only 3 hours, and also strong wind and cold, fog in places.
Tourists note that the ski slopes in Levi are short, but the rest is better organized than in the popular Alpine resorts. Accommodation and food prices are high. You will also have to pay a lot for training with an instructor, but you will be able to ride on your own in a few days.
According to reviews, only the main slope is open at the beginning of the season, as there are still few tourists. It is better to first look at the webcams to understand the level of snow on the slopes.
Finlandia Levi - beautiful photos of the ski resort
Resort Levi with incredible beautiful scenery as if risen from a fairy tale.
Winter attracts lovers of entertainment and natural beauty to Levi.
Here you can watch northern lights and see the many animals that densely inhabit Lapland.
This is a modern, fairly recognized, and most big resort in Finland, it was named the best "resort of the year" three times, for its special atmosphere. Here are the competitions for the World Cup in slalom. Located at the foot of Mount Levi, not far from the Arctic Circle. At the resort, vacationers will be interested, as the entertainment program will be presented to him varied.
Levi Resort is located 15 km from the nearest airport, Kittilä, and 170 km from Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland.
How to get there
Levi resort can be reached by plane, train, bus or car. The airport is located fifteen kilometers from the Levi resort. If tourists go to the Levi resort from Moscow or St. Petersburg, then you need to fly to Kittilya. Then transfer to the bus and he will take him to the resort.
You can get from St. Petersburg by the Allegro train or from Moscow by the Lev Tolstoy train to Rovaniemi. And from there by bus to the Levi resort.
From St. Petersburg to "Levi" can be reached by taxi. The Sapsantrans company is engaged in such transportations. To get to the Levi resort, you need to get to the city of Helsinki from Helsinki to Kittel, and then to the resort.
A trip to the Levi resort will be remembered by any tourist and it will always be a pleasure to remember your vacation in Finland.
When does the winter season start and how long does it last?
The ski season officially opens on November 15 and ends on May 6. Levi is quite a modern resort, it can produce artificial snow, so the skiing season can be extended until June. This is the longest ski season in Finland.
Entertainment
The number of slopes on Mount Levi is forty-seven. Of these, four are black slopes, twenty-four are red slopes and seventeen are blue slopes. The number of ski lifts in the resort is twenty-seven. Two of them are gondola, one chair, fourteen T-shaped, six tows, four multi-lifts.
Length ski slopes at the resort "Levi" two hundred and thirty kilometers. The length of the longest route is 2.5 kilometers. There are many slopes and they vary in difficulty. The front slopes are suitable for experienced skiers - they are red.
The southern slopes are for more experienced tourists. There is a heated chair lift. The Gondola 2000 zone hosts competitions for the World Cup Levi. On the South-Eastern slopes, beginner skiers will be comfortable. Recommended for families and beginners Southeast slopes. On the North-Eastern slopes, experienced skiers hone their carving skills.
Those who are not afraid of frost and snow and are ready to break away from civilization and look at the beauty of the tundra landscapes, try cloudberries, the Levi resort is glad to receive such guests.
Entertainment for children
The bulk of the guests are families with children in this resort. There are many entertainment centers so the kids will feel at home here. The main children's attractions of the resort are the Water Wolrd Levitunturi water park. The roof of the water park and the bottom of the pool are illuminated with lights of different colors, and inside - the northern lights, storms, snow - in general, the landscape of Lapland. The water park has seventeen multi-level pools. There is a gym, slot machines, bowling. Not far from the central slopes is the "Children's Country" ("Kids Land"). It will be interesting for children of all ages. They can go sledding, snow scooters, take their first lessons at a ski school.
If they are cold, tourists can warm themselves by the fire, drink warm tea or berry juice. None of the children will refuse to meet Santa Claus, since Lapland is the birthplace of Santa, this will be a real gift for children. In the residence of Santa Claus, they will get acquainted with the deer that carry Santa Claus, they will travel with the elves all the seasons, play at the Snowmen playground. They will want to visit a dog kennel, ride a dog sled. And if they find out that it is in the Arctic, they will consider themselves heroes who have stepped over the border of the circle. Children will gladly want to stay up at night, watch the northern lights. Winter in Lapland is severe, there is always a lot of snow. This resort is always fun, guests are provided with various entertainment, holidays and festivals.
Equipment rental: cost
The Levi ski resort in Finland will offer guests new equipment and equipment. The rental of one ski kit costs 25 euros. The rental office is open daily from eight to twenty hours. If vacationers do not want to rent clothes and equipment, they can buy all this at the resort in specialized stores. Levi resort can simultaneously receive up to sixteen thousand guests.
Weather and climate
The resort "Levi" is always a harsh winter, as the climate here is temperate continental. Do not be afraid of frost in a ski resort in Finland. If the vacationer is going to ski, the air temperature is quite acceptable. Here was recorded the lowest temperature -51.5 degrees Celsius.
In January-February, the most severe frosts are observed in the resort. Nine - ten degrees of frost is daily temperature. At night, the temperature drops to nineteen degrees below zero. Already in the afternoon at fourteen o'clock the temperature begins to drop.
In March-April, the temperature rises. During the day it is three degrees below zero. The night temperature is twelve to fourteen degrees below zero. In May, the skiing season ends and the weather is already quite warm during the day, at night the temperature drops, and the thermometer drops below the “0” mark.
In June, the daily temperature already reaches eighteen degrees Celsius. In July-August, the thermometer shows twenty degrees of heat, the resort has already warmed up enough in the sun. There are days in the summer when the sun almost never sets below the horizon, and with the onset of night the night temperature drops to eight degrees Celsius.
Summer ends abruptly in September. It may already be freezing at night. October at the resort may already feel like winter. There is a stable snow cover, the temperature is already stable cold. November-December here is a period of mild frosts - minus four degrees during the day, fourteen degrees of frost at night. Most of the precipitation in the resort falls in the form of rain in summer, and the least in winter in the form of snow.
Official site
You will find more information about the Levi ski resort in Finland on the official website, the information is also presented in Russian.
Ski all-the-year-round base Levi (Levi) is located in Finland, in the west of Lapland. This place was named the best Finnish resort three times. And this is because it has a special atmosphere and stands out among allies.
Levy is similar to Alpine bases with a compact structure and a well-developed organization system. Among the ski resorts in Finland, only Levi has a gondola lift at his disposal. It's called "Levi Gondola 2000". International slalom World Cup sports are held here.
A powerful complex of trails, expanding every year, occupies all the slopes of the top of Levi ("Levitunturi"). The descents start from an open mountain peak and run through magical coniferous forests.
Location and climate
Levi is located in the village of "Sirkka" in the municipality of "Kittila", in the province of Lapland.
The position in the polar region determines the predominance low temperatures. The table shows the average temperatures in Levi and the amount of precipitation per season.
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Cross-country trails start working in September-October, when frosts come. In October-November - the opening of a free 9-kilometer Ski Track of the First Snow.
When the frosts come, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the snow cannons, and the snow layer is of sufficient thickness, the ski season opens in Levi.
Ski infrastructure Levi
- The maximum height difference - 325 m;
- the total area of the slopes is more than 100 ha;
- number of tracks - 43;
- the total length of the slopes is 43.6 km;
- the length of the longest slope is 2.5 km;
- number of routes with lighting - 17;
- number of tracks with artificial snow - 17;
- number of slopes for children - 10;
- number of lifts - 26;
- children's lifts - 10;
- there is a snowpark, 1 halfpipe and 1 superpipe;
- the presence of 2 street tracks;
- special children's park"Lastenmaa";
- Kilometers of snowmobile trails - 886 km;
- availability of cross-country skiing (230 km);
- the length of the illuminated section of the cross-country skiing track is 28 km;
- equipment rental;
- ski schools and trainings;
- medical Center.
Description of the slopes
front slopes.
This zone has the widest pistes, which are mostly red. For beginners, they are quite difficult.
At the lower station of the Front slopes there is a comfortable indoor travolator lift.
The upper platform of the slopes (which is reached by gondola mechanism) is equipped with a plate lift. The children's area "Kids Land" has its own lift.
The North chair goes to the top of the Front slopes, and the Express gondola goes to the Levi Summit convention hall.
Other slopes can be reached by lift number 3.
On the Front slopes there is a Street-zone where you can practice tricks.
A ski-bus runs here, the stop of which is at the Zero Point.
Southern slopes.
This area is mainly for slightly more experienced hikers. On the sunny Southern slopes - the longest in Levi, it is convenient to "pump" your skills.
There is a brand new 6-seater chair with heated seats.
Also, tourists with children can use the travelator and the South Plate Lift.
Ski-bus stops at points with lifts No. 10 and No. 11, there are parking lots. Here you can watch the training of sports clubs and teams.
Zone "Gondola 2000".
The stages of the ski championship competitions are held on the Levi Black slope. The World Cup in giant slalom - "World Cup Levi" is also carried out here.
Next to the lift number 13 there is a snow park with structures that are more complicated than in the Front slopes area. Some films were filmed here.
Lift No. 12 delivers to the top of the Levi mountain. There is also the 14th lifting mechanism located on the path of the green transition route.
The ski-bus stops at the equipment rental shop. There are also large car parks.
Southeast slopes.
The local routes are similar to those of the South. Beginners will be comfortable here. The slopes of the South-East zone are recommended for family skiing and beginners.
Lift number 7 is the boundary of the complex and simple part of the slope. The upper part is complicated, and the lower part is comfortable and wide. There are also parking lots here. Ski-passes are on sale from mid-February.
Northeast slopes.
Carving skiing techniques are perfected on the tracks of the North-Eastern region. The slopes here are wide, among them there is a novelty - "Off-Piste" track.
It is easier to tack and enter turns without slowing down here than on the tracks of other zones. Ski-bus picks up passengers at the rental point.
Ski school.
For the skills of skiing and snowboarding - skiing, carving, cross-country skiing and telemark come here. Education is available to tourists of all ages. Children from 4 to 6 years old are taught in the children's zone of Lastenmaa ("Sonera Kid's land").
Virgin snow is available in the areas between lifts No. 5 and No. 6, No. 10 and No. 11. This area is usually mastered by extreme sportsmen who know a lot about business and have some experience.
Trail information and guide.
Booklets, various maps and guides are purchased by tourists at Levi Tourist Information - Tourist Information Center. His address is Myllyjoentie 2.
Rental service.
Most of the slopes have equipment rental points. In the center of Levi there are 3 more points. Among the equipment: skis, poles, snowboard boards, boots, cross-country skis.
Other entertainment
The wide range of sports opportunities in the resort is complemented by exciting cultural events.
Among the activities related to skiing, you can engage in such active entertainment:
- arrange a winter safari on a team of reindeer, husky dogs, or horses;
- go on an evening excursion to Mount Levi;
- embark on a kart rally;
- ride on forest trails or open space on snowmobiles;
- commit mountain hike on foot or with snowshoes;
- go ice fishing.
Interesting to know! Many safari tours, excursions and skiing include evening programs designed to view the miracle of the Arctic - the northern lights.
Apres ski service
- SPA procedures;
- wellness sessions;
- saunas, Finnish baths, jacuzzi barrels;
- cosmetic procedures;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- aqua center with swimming pool, jacuzzi, water slides, fountains;
- yoga class in a warm sauna;
- GYM's;
- discos, karaoke bars, nightclubs;
- cinema;
- many points for tourist shopping: jewelry, sports, alcohol, hand-made, souvenir, handicraft and other shops.
On a note! Tourists highlight the clubs "Ihku" and "Dejavu"; interesting rock cafe of the Hullu Poro hotel. For dancing, the Hullu Poro arena will be ideal - this is the largest concert hall Lapland.
Cultural events
Concerts are often held on the territory of the base in the chapel of St. Mary. A gallery of Sami art objects "Samiland" is organized here, reflecting local traditions, color and culture.
40 km from the resort lies "Lainio" - the Snow Village. Here, if you want, stay overnight in an ice hotel room, try the cuisine of the ice bar, check out the ice disco and see the amazing ice sculptures. Some couples have their weddings here.
Of course, how not to look at the Lapland symbol - deer. Their farms can be visited by appointment or with an excursion group.
Arriving in Lapland, tourists, especially "family" ones, strive for one thing: to visit Santa Claus.
In Levi, you can go on a sled to his workshop or to the country house. And believe me: the rest will be fantastically magical not only for the children, but also for their parents.
The resort has arranged a boon for gourmet tourists: there are 54 eating places. Of these, 8 restaurants and cafes are on the slopes. There are in their list and those that work on a personal order.
On a note!
- The Levitunturi's restaurant offers international and Lappish cuisine.
- Luppo is a cozy bar with delicious drinks, pastries, pizza and poultry dishes.
- And the Taika restaurant will make dinner much more enjoyable with live music.
- Traditional dishes of the region are tasted in the restaurants of the Panorama and K5 Levi hotels.
- At the Sirkantahti hotel, chefs prepare dishes only from natural products, and a cozy, homely atmosphere will make the evening enjoyable.
The ski center has at its disposal a huge selection of accommodation facilities for guests. At the same time, about 24,000 tourists can be accommodated here.
Levi has 7 hotels, cottages, many apartments for rent and 6 apartment hotels.
The location of objects is different: next to the slopes, near infrastructure facilities or, conversely, away - in silence and silence.
The price of accommodation is influenced by the location and the holiday season.
Hotel map
The cost of ski-pass and other services
The base uses the Key Card electronic card system, the price of which is 6 € per one.
Children under 6 years old are allowed to visit the slopes free of charge only with an adult and with a protective helmet.
Table of prices for a ski-pass ticket.
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For reference:
- the category "children" includes tourists under 12 years old; "adults" - 12-64 years old, "elderly" - over 64 years old;
- low season - until January 13;
- high season - from January 14 to May 1;
- “half price” – period from May 2 to May 11.
Skibus.
Resort buses that take tourists to the ski lifts are also paid.
Only children under 6 years old can travel free of charge and only with an adult.
Adult ticket prices are as follows:
- 2 € per day - if you have a ski-pass;
- 3 € for 1 trip - if there is no ski-pass ticket.
Valuations for teaching skating at school.
Equipment rental prices.
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Help information about Levi Finland will close automatically after a few seconds This term has other meanings, see Levy. NameThe name of the resort comes from the name of Mount Levi (Fin. Levitunturi), near which it is located. Experts believe that the word "Levi" itself is of Sami origin, but today the etymology of the toponym is unknown. GeographyLevi Ski Resort is located in the village of Sirkka (Fin. Sirkka) around Mount Levi in Kittila commune in western Finnish Lapland, 160 km north of the Arctic Circle. The resort is 14 km from the nearest airport Kittila and 78 km from the nearest railway station in Kolari. Distance from Helsinki in a straight line - 850 km. StoryLevi's Central Slope Levi in summer The first real tourism business in the village of Sirka appeared in 1953. Already in the 1950s, tourists from far and near countries came here. In the 1960s, the tourist passion for Levi and skiing in the resort increased, in originality such as in 1964 the municipality of Kittila acquired land on the mountain. In the late 1970s, the construction of cottages for tourists began. In 1976, Levin Hissit Oy was founded to deal with ski slopes. For the first time after the creation of the company, the ski season in Levi lasted from February to early May. In 1982, Kittila Airport was opened, and the following year, Levin Hissit Oy built an 800-meter summer toboggan run, which attracted a huge number of tourists. In 1989, Levi Travel Ltd was established to improve the efficiency of the tourism business. Her competence also included the accommodation of tourists and booking accommodation. In the 1992-1993 season. Levi was selected as the best ski resort in Finland for the 1st time. In the period from November 29 to December 2, 2000, the European Slalom Championship was held in Levi. Due to the successful organization of the competition, Levy was named the only reserve site during the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Aspen, and thus, in the autumn of 2001, became a permanent place in the FIS calendar. This meant that Levy was recognized as an equal among the more ordinary organizers of global championships. In the 2001-2002 season. the competition center at the foot of the gondola lift was completed. Investments in the construction of the complex included the construction of a ski lift and artificial snow slope, which will host world championships, with the maintenance and lighting needed to show the skiing competitions on television. This season Levi has become the largest ski center in Finland. InformationOrdinary cottage in Levi The height of Mount Levi is 531 meters above sea level. Levi has 48 ski slopes, of which 15 are illuminated, and 26 lifts. Levi is one of 2 ski resorts in Finland with a gondola lift. Most of the ski slopes are suitable for youngsters, but there are 4 more black slopes for experts. Greater elevation difference - 325 meters. The most endless descent is 2500 meters. The most endless lift - 1636 meters. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, one snow park, 10 children's slopes and 7 restaurants located on the slopes. The ski season in Levi lasts approximately from mid-October to early June (until the end of April - guaranteed). Other outdoor activities in Levi include cross-country skiing, snowmobile safaris, cycling, reindeer and dog sledding safaris, fishing, hiking, rowing, etc. The total length of cross-country skiing trails reaches 230 km; for snowmobiles - 850 km. You can also take a walk on snowshoes or snowmobiles to the nearest Mount Katka (Fin. Katkatunturi), located to the west of Mount Levi. In 2009, the construction of a full-size golf course was completed, located at the northern foot of Levi Mountain. During the summer, when the sun doesn't set, Levi Golf is open all day. To accommodate guests in Levi, there are 6 hotels, 2 apart-hotels and hundreds of cottages. The total number of beds in the resort in 2009 was 20,000. Kittilä Airport, serving visitors to Levi, is the 2nd largest airport in Finland after Helsinki. Levi has a congress center, 3 supermarkets, a pharmacy and 10 more shops, boutiques, restaurants and eateries. In September 2010, the largest water park in Lapland with 17 pools was opened at the Levitunturi Hotel. Levi has been chosen 4 times as the best ski resort in Finland. A snow village is built every winter in Lainio, 40 km from Levi. Here you can spend the night in a snow hotel, visit a cool domed hall with a bar, look at cool sculptures, or even perform a marriage ceremony. ClimateThe following table shows the temperature and precipitation for the year. | ||||