Ruka Ski Resort Guide
Ruka, Finland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 15 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,640ft |
| Resort Height | 955ft |
| Nearest Airports | Kuuasamo and Rovaniemi |
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Ruka
The ski area of Ruka is at an altitude of 955ft, with 15 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Ruka has direct access to 15 miles of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Ruka offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Ruka.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Battery Run'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ruka?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Ruka Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | 6 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | 3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 15 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ruka Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,640ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 984ft |
| Resort Altitude (Ruka) | 955ft |
| Max Vertical | 686ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Ruka has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Ruka?
This ski resort is in Kuusamo, Koillismaa, Finland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ruka is Kuuasamo, 28 minutes drive away.
Rovaniemi airport is also within three hours drive.
Kuuasamo is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 12 miles of ski runs, with 100 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ruka open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid October (Opening date depends on cold enough weather for snowmaking. Normally earliest non-glacier resort in northern hemisphere to open.), and usual closing is Mid June (Closing date depends on cold enough weather for stock piled snow to last. Normally last non-glacier resort in northern hemisphere to close.).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
