Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus is a ski area in Northern Savonia, Finland. Its 8 mapped downhill runs add up to 3.6 km, which ranks it #23 of 114 ski areas in Finland and gives it 1% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 450 m long.

Slopes at Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus

About 0% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 0% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus a balanced resort for intermediate skiers.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 3 lifts: 3 drag lifts. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 108 m up to 238 m, a vertical drop of 130 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus

The nearest airport is Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 42 km away in a straight line — roughly 54 minutes by car; Kuopio Airport (KUO) is 59 km away. Nearby ski areas include Pääskyvuori (0.9 km), Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus (3.6 km), Ukko-Koli and Puijon hyppyrimäet, which together add 9 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.