✅ Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi 🟥⬛️
Quick Facts
- Total length: 2,5 km
- Elevation gain: 100 m
- Downhill speed: up to 50 km/h
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Overview
The Ounasvaara roller ski track is located approximately three kilometres from the centre of Rovaniemi, adjacent to Santasport. The 2.5 km asphalt circuit was built for year-round cross-country ski training and makes full use of Ounasvaara’s varied terrain, providing a versatile training environment.
The course features long climbs, fast descents, and several technical corners, making it particularly well suited for endurance and interval training. Due to its demanding profile, the track is best suited to skiers with prior roller skiing experience. A separate practice area next to the stadium offers a safer environment for beginners to develop their roller skiing skills.
Completed in 2026 after more than two decades of planning, the track also serves as the foundation for the area’s early-season snowmaking trails in winter, helping to improve skiing conditions during the snow-scarce start of the season.
The following articles may provide some background and context:
- Rovaniemen kauan odotettu rullahiihtorata avautui Ounasvaaralle
- Viittäkymppiä rullasuksilla: tältä Ounasvaaran uusi rullahiihtorata näyttää hiihtäjän silmin
- Tätä baanaa ei suositella aloittelijoille – Ounasvaaran mäkinen rullahiihtorata on pian valmis
Elevation Profile
Source: Community contribution
