guided Snowshoeing Tours in Levi
Experience Lapland beyond the ski slopes. Walk into the arctic forest at your own pace.
Guided snowshoeing tours through old-growth taiga just outside Levi. Suitable for complete beginners, no experience needed, just layers and curiosity.
Most visitors to Levi come for the ski runs. But the old-growth taiga that surrounds the resort is a different kind of landscape entirely - silent, vast, and surprisingly easy to explore on snowshoes.
Between December and February, the fells around Levi are buried in tykkylumi - snow so thick it swallows entire trees, turning the hilltop forest into a landscape of frozen forms. Some of these sculptures weigh thousands of kilograms. A snowshoe trail is one of the few ways to reach them.
A guided snowshoeing tour gives you a few hours away from lifts and après-ski, moving at a pace where you can actually notice things: frost-heavy branches, reindeer tracks, the particular quality of light in Finnish Lapland in January. You don't need any experience - if you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Available Snowshoeing Tours in Levi
What makes our tours different
- Old-growth forest routes - trails through genuine boreal taiga, not groomed resort terrain. The landscape looks the same as it has for centuries.
- Small groups - intimate group sizes mean the guide can adjust pace, share details, and ensure nobody gets left behind.
- Everything included - snowshoes, poles, and outerwear hire if needed. Show up in your ski layers and you're ready.
- No experience needed - genuinely. Snowshoes take about five minutes to get used to. The first-time experience is part of the charm.
Photos from Previous Tours
What to expect on the tour
1. Meeting and preparation
You meet your guide at the agreed location in Levi. Equipment is provided, and you’ll receive a short introduction on how to use snowshoes and poles.
2. Getting comfortable with movement
Before heading deeper into the landscape, you’ll practice walking techniques on flat terrain to build confidence.
3. Guided snowshoe hike
The route leads through forests, over gentle hills, or across open snowy areas. The pace is steady, with regular stops to take in the surroundings.
4. Nature interpretation
Your guide may point out animal tracks, explain seasonal changes, and share insights about Lapland’s environment.
5. Return and wrap-up
The tour finishes back at the starting point, usually after a relaxed loop or out-and-back route.
Snowshoeing vs a self-guided forest walk
A question worth asking - why book a guided tour rather than just walking into the forest yourself?
| Guided snowshoe tour | Self-guided forest walk |
|---|---|
| Local guide handles navigation entirely | Route-finding required, easy to get disoriented |
| Snowshoes, poles, and gear included | No equipment provided |
| Ongoing commentary on the landscape | No context on landscape or wildlife |
| Managed group safety throughout | Safety less managed in remote areas |
| Hot drinks stop included (some programs include snacks) | Flexible timing |