Finland · Lapland
NUTS Pyhä
Distance
43.4 km
Date
August 7, 2026
Entry fee
74 EUR
€ / km
€1.70
Lapland punch: sharp climbs, wild forest, and a compact mountain course with northern vibes.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1163m
D+/KM
26.8m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
6.8 km · 257 m gain
starts km 3 · avg 3.8% · max 23.4%
3.3 km · 194 m gain
starts km 32 · avg 5.8% · max 16.4%
2.4 km · 185 m gain
starts km 40 · avg 7.7% · max 31.4%
Top descents
1.3 km · 211 m drop
starts km 42 · avg -16.3% · max -35.1%
2.2 km · 163 m drop
starts km 10 · avg -7.4% · max -16.3%
4.7 km · 156 m drop
starts km 36 · avg -3.0% · max -20.9%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Rovaniemi (RVN)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2 hrs drive / Public transport: Possible (bus/train to Kemijärvi + transfer) but car strongly recommended / Accommodation: Good (resort + cabins) book early in summer season
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
