Ylläs West Approach
Category 28.4 km
Distance
510 m
Elevation Gain
6.1%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
718 m
Summit Elevation
The Ylläs West Approach is the longest and most sustained climbing route to the summit of Finland's highest fell south of the Arctic Circle — an 8.4km Category 2 ascent from the Äkäslompolo village valley floor at 208m to the Ylläs summit at 718m, rising 510m through birch forest, fell heath, and op...
Pro Tip
The Ylläs west approach rewards a disciplined opening pace — riders who push the 5–7% forest section at threshold intensity consistently struggle on the 8–12% upper fell. The 4km lower section is the...