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Finland, Lapland

Saariselka and Kaunispaa Road

Fell country north of the Arctic Circle, the road where winter tyre testing happens.

Length

27 km

In miles

16.8 mi

Driving time

29 min

Atlas rating

8.4 / 10

Driving quality7.8
Scenery9.0

The run

Ivalo to Saariselka, following the E75. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Packed snow from November to April, ideal for ice driving

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Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.

Last reviewed 28 June 2026