GB 09 08 2023 AROUND THE WORLD
AROUND THE WORLD
IN THE HEART OF FINLAND BY SLED DOGS
The morning curiosity of the desire to discover new horizons in good balance with its geographical and sporting particularities is an integral part of the stays that it is interesting to make in the transnational region of Lapland located in the northwest of this fascinating country that is the Finland
Located on the 2 limits of the Arctic Circle on the eastern part of Fennoscandia outside Scandinavia for a total area of 338,145 square kilometers and located between Norway to the north, Russia to the east and Sweden to the north and
northwest, Finland is a country that fascinates with its configuration made up of more than 3000 lakes, one of which,
named the Saimaa is the fifth largest in Europe, in addition to countless islands, a majestic forest massif embellished
with hills and mountains as in Lapland with Mount Ridnisohkka which culminates at 1317 meters above sea level found
in the northwestern tip of the province in this transnational region located in the north of Fennoscandia which delimits
what is called Lapland and which covers the Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish territories and Russian and whose indige-
nous people are the Sami people. These vast spaces are acclimatized to a harsh climate and the 5.5 million inhabitants of Finland are mainly located in the south, south-west and south east of the country where the capital Helsinski is loca-
ted in parallel with other cities such as Espoo, Vantaa or Jyvaskyla.Most wooded in Europe including forests covering
86% of its total area that it is delightful to criss-cross all around particularly in its northern part which covers most of
Finland while also discovering the richness of its fauna with the presence of brown bears, reindeer which frolic all year
round in total freedom in addition to come across wolves or lynxes, which it is pleasant to observe alongside a flora
that benefits from the snow and ice which provides it with water thus promoting the growth of vegetation.
Aurora Borealis Punctuated With Magical Lights
In addition to the beauty of the landscapes and their varieties,
Finland
is also a continent conducive to many activities
sports that are exciting to practice whether on foot or mountain biking in the heart of its forests or along its sumptuous
lakes as well as taking advantage of its well-equipped resorts for on-piste skiing such as that of background on its many
natural spaces. Dog sled rides are also an interesting experience.
te which allows you to discover this vast territory with
options integrating the bapstism when you are seated in the sledding or introduction to team driving or you learn to drive a team over a day or more depending on the option chosen and led by guides such as Venla PATERSEN and Mikko
VANDERSON based in the North from Finland to Ivalo near the
Inarijarvi lake in Lapland."The expeditions that we carry out in these territories remained in the wild state are for us as for our followers unique and unforgettable experiences
which allow rubbing shoulders with a rich and diversified fauna in parallel with the beauty of the forest massif and our traditions, very often transmitted from generation to generation, go hand in hand with our sense of hospitality as are all
the peoples from the countries of North Europe and our sled dogs, who are Siberian huskies, are very active in addition
to their permanent needs of sporty hikes in the vast expanses of the Lappish forests". One of the peculiarities of this
country is the great juxtaposition of breathtaking landscapes integrating all that nature has more noble than it is
interesting in particular to observe in Lapland during the aurora borealis punctuated with bursts of magic lights in the sky in the same way as its sunsets on its many lakes or its shimmering islands and
Finland, earth at once wild and
attractive,is a country that fascinates with the beauty and diversity of its places, each as enchanting as others that make
it an active and unforgettable destination.
Report : Gabriel PAGE
Photos credit: Gabriel PAGE / Getty Images / Mikko VANDERSON
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