Vuokatti online camera. Vuokatti ski resort (VUOKATTI), Finland. Cottages Vuokatti. Slopes of Vuokatti in summer
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 elevation difference at 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 slalom slope that meets FIS requirements.
Like other ski resorts in Finland, the ski resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) is one of the most modern and versatile winter recreation centers not only in Finland, but throughout Scandinavia. Thanks to diverse entertainment (alpine skiing, Santa Claus village Kuhmo, motor sleigh rides and dog sledding, restaurants with traditional cuisine), the resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) is ideal for a family holiday. In the famous tropical water park in Vuokatti"Katin Kulta" has a water park with different pools, slides, a children's pool, a "disco pool", Turkish and Finnish saunas. All this will be provided to you in Vuokatti great holiday.
Ski slopes at 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 Percherinne to the slope for experienced skiers Välyakatti, marked in black on the map. For the convenience and safety of vacationers, all slopes in the resort are marked by difficulty categories.
Today the ski resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) is a town of 4 hotels and many cottages, restaurants and nightclubs, sports facilities and beaches, shopping centers and a market. Almost all Vuokatti cottages were built in the last 5 years and are located near the resort center.
Year-round tunnel for skiing and snowboarding
A year-round snowboarding tunnel with a length of 80 m and a width of 20 m is located in the Vuokatti ski resort. The tunnel is an international standard half-pipe. 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 snowtubing - ride along the half-pipe on a special rubber circle. This fun type of outdoor activity came to Finland from North America. Snowtubing is great fun for you and your loved ones!
Snowboard tunnel information:
- 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 the latest SkiData and Handsfree ski pass systems. Access to the lifts is carried out using smart cards (key cards) - the turnstiles open automatically.
Attention! You must always have your smart card with you on the slopes of Vuokatti! If you do not yet have a smart card, 5 euros (the cost of the smart card) will be added to the ticket price. Cards are non-refundable and can be used again upon return to the Vuokatti resort.
Cost of ski passes for the 2012/2013 season
| Prices in euros | Adults 13-65 years | 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€ |
| Afternoon ticket (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€ |
| Seasonal card | 420€ | 320€ |
| HuPa Season 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. Admission for children under 6 years old accompanied by parents is free (a helmet is required!). The ski pass is issued only to parents with children.
* The HuPa season card gives you the right to ski on the slopes of the ski resorts Vuokatti, Tahko (Nilsiä) and Kasurila (Silinjärvi).
For groups of 20 people and schoolchildren, discounts on ski passes are provided.
Rental locations
Rental points in the Vuokatti ski resort, located near the northern and western lower stations, offer vacationers a wide selection of equipment and equipment: from high-quality SPORT ski equipment to professional PRO. The rental points also operate specialized sports shops, Sport Shop, where resort guests are offered a unique opportunity to test and purchase equipment from famous brands such as Fischer.
The rental shop next to the snowboarding tunnel and the Sport Shop are open all year round. The rental point on the northern slopes is only open during the ski season.
Ski and snowboard maintenance
Qualified staff and professional equipment maintenance are at your service every day in the Vuokatti ski resort.
Vuokatti Sports School
Vuokatti Sports School, voted the best ski school in Finland in 2009, offers professional winter sports training in the Vuokatti ski resort. In addition to individual lessons, the school offers group courses for both children and adults on skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, cross-country skiing, and other winter sports.
Brief information:
- Best ski school 2009.
- The second oldest ski school in Finland (founded in 1958).
- 50 professional teachers trained in the Finnish National Association of Ski Instructors Suomen Hiihdonopettajat Ry.
- Training in alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, cross-country skiing, as well as courses in winter sports.
- Ski school for children Werneri.
- Customer-oriented approach, high level of services, safety, responsibility, reliability and professionalism.
Winter para sports
Vuokatti Sports School offers courses in winter parasports - alpine skiing for people with disabilities. During the training process, professional MonoSki monoskis and other special equipment are used, which are also available at rental points in the Vuokatti resort.
Attractions
During your holiday 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 Hills
From the top of the Vuokatinvaara hill the most picturesque view of the region of Vuokatti and Sotkamo opens. Everyone can admire the magnificent traditional Finnish landscape from above, since the top of the hill is accessible to both motorists and hikers.
Hiidenportti National Park
Hiidenportti National Park is a unique natural monument approximately 50 kilometers from the tourist center of Vuokatti. The heart of Hiidenportti National Park is the steep Hiidenportti cliff, which is undoubtedly one of the most significant natural attractions of the Kainu region.
Naapurinvaara
The most beautiful views of Vuokatti open from the top of Naapurivaara. You can admire the traditional Finnish landscape from the top of Naapurivaara all year round, both in winter and summer.
Sandy beach of Hiukka
The 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 holiday 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 Sotkamo commune is presented in the exhibitions of an old barn turned into a museum, and exhibits of the old museum of everyday life can be viewed in the village of Sumsa.
Churches
Sotkamo is one of the oldest church parishes in the Kainu region. Now the commune has both a Lutheran and an Orthodox church.
Baseball stadium in Sotkamo
The country's sports history has been made more than once at the baseball stadium in Sotkamo. Located on the shores of Lake Sapsojärvi, the stadium, in the traditional colors of Vuokatti, is known as the home ground of Sotkamon Jymy, the most famous team playing baseball, or in other words, rounders - the national game of the Finns.Other entertainment
Ice skating rink, cross-country skiing (150 km of trails), winter fishing, snowmobile safaris, hockey, Santa Claus village in Kuhmo (to the east along highway No. 76 or along road No. 900).
Distances
40 km from the center of the Kainuu region - the city of Kaiaani, where the railway station and airport are located, bus from Kaiaani to Vuokatti - 10 €.
595 km from Helsinki.
How to get from St. Petersburg to Vuokatti:
St. Petersburg - Vyborg - Brusnichnoe - border
border - Lappeenranta, route No. 13,
Lappeenranta – Imatra - Joensuu - Yuurikkalahti, route No. 6,
Yuurikkalahti – Vuokatti, road no. 899.
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The whole family can relax and have a good time on the Vuokatti ski slopes, enjoying a total of 13 well-maintained slopes. The slopes here vary in 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 begin your acquaintance with the slopes and learn the basics of skiing. The Hupila children's playroom is a great place to take a break from skiing, relax and have a snack with the whole family. In addition, the only one in all of Finland is located in Vuokatti, so you can ride here all year round.
Vuokatti is located in the northern and western ski station buildings at the foot of the slopes. Rentals located at the foot of the northern slopes have expanded significantly and become more convenient and comfortable. Equipment and equipment maintenance services are also provided here. In the SportShop sports stores located at both rental points, you will find a wide range of various ski equipment and related equipment, as well as clothing and shoes for recreation and active leisure.
Vuokatti Ski School has already been awarded twice as the best ski school of the year. Here, professional instructors will find an individual approach to everyone - both beginners and 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 make sure you are well fed throughout your day on the slopes.
More about the slopes
The slopes of Vuokatti are loved by our guests for their compactness and safe conditions. The difficulty level of the slopes ranges from simple children's slopes to challenging runs, including the black marked slopestyle and superpipe runs.
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Lifts
There are 9 lifts on the slopes of Vuokatti:
- Two 4-seater chairlifts
- Three anchor lifts
- Two drag lifts
- Two carpet lifts