Vaulopää is a hill situated in Finland, within the municipality of Northern Lapland in the region of Lapland. Rising to an elevation of 475 metres, it is positioned in the continent of Europe.
The hill forms part of the Fennoscandian Shield, specifically belonging to the Fell Lapland area and the narrower Korvatunturi range. Within the Korvatunturi, it holds the rank of 41st highest among the 57 named peaks in the area.
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Vaulopää is located in Finland, within the municipality of Northern Lapland in the region of Lapland. It belongs to the Fennoscandian Shield, Fell Lapland, and Korvatunturi mountain range hierarchy. Within the 57 named peaks of the Korvatunturi, the hill ranks as the 41st highest. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the rolling fells and open terrain typical of the region in northern Europe.
The immediate vicinity of Vaulopää includes several nearby elevations and passes. The nearest higher peak is Siliäselkä, standing at 598 metres just 2.0 kilometres to the south. Here are the nearest peaks and passes:
Compared to these surrounding locations, Vaulopää at 475 metres is lower than most of its immediate neighbours, such as Siliäselkä and Lumipää, though it rises higher than nearby Hattupää and Pälkkimäpää.
From the summit of Vaulopää, several major elevations in the wider area are visible. The highest peaks within a 25-kilometre radius include Sokosti at 718 metres, located 8.2 kilometres to the south. Other prominent summits in sight are Vuomapää at 691 metres, 17.0 kilometres to the southeast, and Reututunturi at 665 metres, situated 18.7 kilometres to the southeast. Further away towards the southeast lie Vongoiva at 636 metres, 22.3 kilometres distant, Gora Talkkunapya at 632 metres, 24.6 kilometres away, and Pirttikallionvaara at 615 metres, located 12.9 kilometres to the southeast.
Vaulopää is part of the Korvatunturi mountain range, which spans across Finland and Russia. This range is nested within Fell Lapland and the broader Fennoscandian Shield. The highest peak of the Korvatunturi is Sokosti, reaching an elevation of 718 metres and located 8 kilometres directly south of Vaulopää. Within this range, which contains 57 named peaks, Vaulopää holds the 41st position by elevation.
Climate data for the summit of Vaulopää are estimates based on NASA POWER climate data collected between 2001 and 2020, with temperatures adjusted to the summit elevation. The mean temperature at the summit reaches its warmest in July at about 12 °C and drops to its coldest in January at about -14 °C. Months with a mean temperature above freezing at the summit include May, June, July, August, and September. Precipitation in the surrounding area totals about 800 mm a year, with July being the wettest month at about 115 mm and February the driest at about 35 mm.
The most suitable period to visit Vaulopää aligns with the warmer months when the mean temperatures at the summit rise above freezing. These months are May, June, July, August, and September. During this window, the conditions are generally more favourable for walking compared to the deep winter months when temperatures at the summit drop to about -14 °C in January. July represents the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation, while February is the driest with about 35 mm.
The natural environment around Vaulopää consists of the typical fell landscapes found in northern Finland. The terrain features open expanses, rocky areas, and low-growing vegetation adapted to the subarctic climate of Fell Lapland. Wildlife in this region includes species resilient to cold winters and short summers, navigating the fells and valleys of the Korvatunturi range.
A walk in this area requires preparation suitable for an easy outing in northern fells. Walkers should wear appropriate footwear to handle wet or rocky terrain and carry a layer to protect against the wind. Ticks may be present in the warm months where they occur locally. In case of any emergencies, including search and rescue operations in the fells, the general emergency number to call is 112.
Vaulopää stands as the 41st highest of 57 named peaks within the Korvatunturi range. Its nearest higher neighbour is Siliäselkä, which rises to 598 metres just 2.0 kilometres to the south. The highest peak of the entire Korvatunturi range, Sokosti, is located 8 kilometres south of Vaulopää. The hill is situated within the municipality of Northern Lapland in the region of Lapland, Finland.
Where is Vaulopää located? It is located in Finland, within the municipality of Northern Lapland in the region of Lapland, forming part of the Korvatunturi range.
What is the view from the summit like? On clear days, the summit offers views of several major peaks within 25 kilometres, including Sokosti, Vuomapää, Reututunturi, Vongoiva, Gora Talkkunapya, and Pirttikallionvaara.
Which hills and peaks are closest to Vaulopää? The nearest elevations include Siliäselkä 2.0 km to the south, Hattupää 2.5 km to the east, and Pälkkimäpää 3.2 km to the southwest.
What is the mobile phone coverage like on the mountain? Coverage in the hills is patchy and depends on the operator. However, 112 reaches emergency services over any available network, and maps should always be downloaded before setting out.
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