Travel description
Join our our own flagship snowkiting event The Kite Escape, Lapland Edition.
Hosted at the legendary Pallas Hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland, this unique gathering brings together snowkiters from all over Europe and beyond for an unforgettable week of adventure.
The Kite Escape isn’t a competition. It’s a week to ride, explore, meet other snowkiters, and enjoy the mountains together. The focus is simple: good sessions, good people, and making the most of the wind and snow. Some days will be full of riding, others might be about discovering the area, relaxing, or chasing the best conditions. No pressure, no ranking, no podium. Just a shared snowkite experience in Lapland, with a great group and the Northern Lights as a bonus.
Embark on a remarkable snowkiting adventure in the enchanting Finnish Lapland, where frozen lakes and gentle mountains await. Experience the raw beauty of the wilderness as you conquer exotic treks and embrace the thrill of the untouched surroundings. Nature’s stunning masterpiece, the captivating Northern Lights, may grace you with its awe-inspiring presence, rewarding your physical efforts with a breathtaking light show. In the evenings, Pallas becomes the prime location for Northern Lights hunting. With minimal light pollution and optimal viewing conditions, your chances of witnessing this natural wonder are remarkably high.
If the scheduled dates of the event do not align with your availability, we have the flexibility to customize the experience for you and your group in March or April in Lapland Levi ski resort close to the Pallas hotel. Let us know your preferred dates, and we will create a tailored snowkiting adventure that perfectly suits your needs.
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The essentials
The spot
In the stunning Finnish Lapland, Pallas stands out among the many mountains for its unique features. Firstly, the valleys situated above the tree line offer an extraordinary advantage – you can smoothly glide from one hill to another without the need to land your kite. With favorable winds, you can effortlessly tour through 9 hills in one exhilarating session.
Secondly, Pallas is nestled within the magnificent Pallas-Ylläs National Park. This means that the mountains remain untouched and open for kiters to explore. Picture this: no roads, no rocks, no buildings obstructing the breathtaking scenery. It’s just you, your kite, and the vast wilderness. Keep an eye out for the occasional visit from a curious reindeer, adding an extra touch of enchantment to your experience. At the Pallas hotel you will be able to start kiting straight from the hotel, how about that ?!
Where you stay
Pallas hotel***
Set in the heart of Pallas National Park, the iconic Pallas Hotel offers one of the best snowkiting stays in the world. Surrounded by frozen forests and shimmering lakes, it’s a peaceful escape deep in the Arctic wilderness.
Inside, enjoy a warm lounge and bar, a gourmet restaurant with breakfast and dinner included, and rooms that blend comfort and simplicity. After a day on the snow, unwind in the sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, or enjoy live music at the bar.
At Pallas Hotel, adventure, relaxation, and Finnish hospitality come together for an unforgettable Arctic experience.
Levin iglut ****
Spend your final night in Lapland and experience a truly enchanting adventure at Levin Iglut – Golden Crown, where dreams come to life. Nestled in the heart of Lapland’s captivating landscapes, these glass igloos offer an extraordinary blend of luxury and natural beauty. By day, enjoy panoramic views from Utsuvaara Hill; by night, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights.
Delight your senses at the refined Utsu Restaurant, where you can savor a delicious meal by the fireplace while gazing at the illuminated sky. At Levin Iglut – Golden Crown, step into a world of luxury surrounded by Lapland’s pristine nature, creating unforgettable memories of wonder and tranquility.
In case of low wind conditions
Unfortunately, as you would know if you kitesurf often, the wind even in perfect and renown kiting spots doesn’t always pan-out. So we at Snowkite Sensation make sure that there is plenty for you to do in this unfortunate scenario.
Other winter sports: As always skiing is always an option in our snowkite travel collection. Fat bikes are available to rent at the hotel. The electric powered fat bikes are a fun activity if you wish to wander across the natural park.
DISCOVER THE REGION
Finnish cuisine, influenced by Sweden and Russia, has developed specific characteristics such as a high nutritional requirement and products that can be preserved during the dark and harsh winters. The food is nonetheless varied: berries (blackberries, cranberries and bilberries), reindeer, bear and game meat, mushrooms, cheeses, etc. All this is accompanied by ruisleipä bread seasoned with herbs or fir buds for tasty and festive dishes such as herring (silli) with chanterelle sauce, fish pie (kalakukko), vegetable patties (karjalanpiirakka) or grilled sausages (grillimakkara).
There is so much variety that the best thing to do is to taste it on the spot!
Visiting and relaxing: after dinner, if you have a little more energy left in you, you can head out through the forest up to the mountains where there is absolutely zero light pollution. With some luck you will have the privilege to experience some of the most amazing Northern lights (aurora borealis). The walk in the dark and quiet wilderness is an experience in itself! Make sure you don’t miss the final stop in a hut to drink some local spirits. Refusing is not an option. On another note, the Father Christmas village is a 2h drive from the hotel, a fun activity if you are planning to travel with young kids.
Extra activities
Snowmobiling
The snowmobile is the fastest means of transport through the masses of snow in the fell area of Lapland. If snowmobiling is not already familiar, beginners are offered courses in learning the basics of driving a snowmobile. With adequate skills it is possible to explore the beautiful nature of Lapland through speedy activities.
Northern lights hunting
The Northern location of Lapland guarantees great opportunities to see amazing Aurora Borealis. In order to make the experience as memorable as possible, it is worthwhile to take part in an organised Northern lights tour which lets you admire the dancing lights in incredible landscapes.
Fatbikes
FATBIKES are available to rent at the hotel, The electric powered fat bikes are a fun activity if you wish to wonder across the natural park.
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