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Courses for Hobbyists

Take your riding to the next level with our advanced technique courses designed for passionate hobbyists.

Instructor coaching advanced technique on a trail at Ylläs Bike Park

Mountain Biking Technique Course

Expert coaching for riders who already have experience on the trails. Sharpen your technique, improve your control, and start riding faster.

The course helps develop riding technique and make the sport more controlled, safer and optionally faster. It works as a first course for adults and juniors on full-size bikes. We recommend Pyörä-Werneri kids' courses for smaller riders.

Participants should already use gears, brakes and other controls. No other prerequisites – the course suits both trail and bike park riders. At the end there's a chance to try the chairlift with guidance, but all course exercises are on the training area in a safe environment. We can add challenge to exercises so more experienced riders get something new. You'll practice the cornerstones of good technique and bike control in different situations. Trail etiquette, key gear and different mountain bike features are also covered.

Duration

3h

Price

69.90€/person

Riders on Ylläs Bike Park trails during a Ylläs Pro X coaching session

Ylläs Pro X

Finland's finest mountain biking coaching, delivered by renowned professionals in small groups. Themed courses for riders serious about progression.

Courses run on different themes (jump, enduro, flow, XC…) and content is always designed and delivered by industry professionals for small groups. This is the course for the best riding technique coaching!

Courses are for adults and juniors on full-size bikes who already ride basic technique smoothly. On bike park themed courses, participants should already know park rules and lift use. Participants should also know how to choose appropriate protective gear. Helmet is mandatory on all courses. Full-face helmet and knee pads are required on courses that use the lift.

Duration

3h

Price

110€/person

Adult riders enjoying a guided biking experience at Ylläs Bike Park during Senior Sessions

Senior Sessions

Lift-assisted biking made easy for riders 45 and over. Age-based pricing, no prior experience required – just show up and ride.

The course for over 45s requires no prior mountain biking experience. We start with the easy-to-use magic carpet to get familiar with the bike and very easy trails. Once you've mastered the basics, we'll introduce you to the chairlift and experience Ylläs' famous flow trail. The goal is to give you the skills for independent lift biking on Ylläs' easy flow trails safely.

Age-based pricing – please be prepared to show ID at the till 🙂

  • Over 45: 45€
  • Over 55: 35€
  • Over 65: 25€
  • Over 70: Free

Price

By age group

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Frequently asked questions

Check out our FAQs to learn everything about visiting Ylläs Bike Park before your visit.

Ylläs Bike Park

Iso-Ylläksentie 44

95980 Ylläsjärvi

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First Aid

+358 40 753 3338

(When lifts are open)

Customer Service (Mon–Fri 10–16)

Ylläs Bike Park is open daily 11am–6pm during the summer season. The season starts on 13 June and runs through 27 September 2026. Follow our website and social channels for updates on exceptions and current information.

For brand-new riders we recommend starting with the trails from the Vekkuli carpet lift. When your bike feels familiar and you feel confident, you can move on to trails reached by the chairlift, such as Ylläs Flow. Flow is wide and beginner-friendly. Riding at an easy pace, you can manage with everyday cycling skills and a bit of an adventurous spirit.

The most common reasons for closing the Gondola are strong wind, storms, or thunderstorms. The Gondola is never closed for cost-saving reasons. The crew operating the Gondola are on duty all day, even if the lift does not run for a single minute.

Courses last two to three hours depending on the course. For example, the Get to know the bike park course lasts two hours, and the Ylläs Pro X course three hours.