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and six ski slopes in Ukko-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 230 metres (750 ft) and ski slopes range from 800–1,500 metres (2,600–4,900 ft) long. There are four ski lifts and six ski slopes in Loma-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 145 metres (476 ft) and ski slopes are 530–1,050
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