Hut-to-hut west of Kungsleden

We reserve the right to make changes

Nature is a dynamic place and we may need to adjust the route and the itinerary according to the current weather conditions. We are also in contact with representatives for the local reindeer herders’ communities and other local actors to collaborate in the best way possible.

Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner 

DAY 1 ARRIVALJOKKMOOKK (D)

We’ll meet you at Jokkmokk Guesthouse in Jokkmokk. We will give you an introduction to the tour and all help checking and packing group equipment for a week in the mountains. There will also be time to pack your private bag and to get to know the other group members. When everything is packed and ready you will have some time to check in to your rooms before we enjoy dinner at a local restaurang.

DAY 2 TO THE MOUNTAINS (B,L,D)

After breakfast at the guesthouse we pack the minivan and head west to Ritsem and Laponia World Heritage Site. We follow a winding road for about three hours deep into the mountain area until it ends in a small village called Ritsem. From here we’ll continue by snowmobile for another hour where we get dropped off. The last stretch to Sitasjaure cabin you’ll get the chance to test your skiing ability before the adventure starts for real. We’ll have dinner together and stay overnight in the cabin.

Distance on skis: about 5-10 km, elevation gain/loss: +50m, estimated time out skiing: 2-3h

DAY 3 HUKEJAURE (B,L,D)

After breakfast we pack our sledges and start heading towards Hukejaure cabins. Our route takes us northwest along some smaller lakes and rivers. On the evening we arrive Hukejaure where we have dinner together and sleep well after a full day in the mountains.

Distance on skis: about 20 km, elevation gain/loss: +300/-50m, estimated time out skiing: 8h

DAY 4 DAY TOUR HUKEJAURE (B,L,D)

If weather allows we stay an extra day in Hukejaure to do a day tour in to Norway. For you who need a rest this day could also be used as a rest day. This is also an extra day to be able to adjust the plan according the the weather.

Distance on skis: about 0-15 km

DAY 5 SINGI (B,L,D)

We continue along Nordkalotten trail towards the east climbing up to the highest point of the tour. If we are lucky we can see Kebnekaise mountains ahead and the Norwegian mountains behind us. Where Čuhčavággi meets Čeakčavággi we turn south and continue along Kungsleden to Singi cabins.

Distance on skis: about 23 km, elevation gain/loss: +150/-350m, estimated time out skiing: 8h

DAY 6 KAITUM (B,L,D)

The river leads us south along one of the less travelled sections of Kungsleden. The plan is to arrive the cabins early to have the afternoon available for a shorter day tour in the area. For those who want, it is also possible the finish the day with a sauna.

Distance on skis: about 13 km, elevation gain/loss: 0/-100m, estimated time out skiing: 3-4h

DAY 7 TEUSAJAURE (B,L,D)

We continue south along Kungsleden. First along Kaitumjåkka and then up and over a mountain to Dievssajávri (Teusajaure).

The plan is to arrive the cabins early to have the afternoon available for a shorter day tour in the area. For those who want, it is also possible the finish the day with a sauna.

Distance on skis: about 9 km, elevation gain/loss: +150/-250m, estimated time out skiing: 2-3h

DAY 8 BACK TO JOKKMOKK (B,L,D)

We ski toward the road and continue by snowmobiles to Jokkmokk where we enjoy a well-deserved shower and sauna. We have our last dinner together at a local restaurang in Jokkmokk.

DAY 9 DEPARTURE DAY (B)

We have breakfast in the restaurant before it is time to say good-bye and get ready for your journey home from Jokkmokk.

Do I have to be super-fit?

This tour is a bit more demanding than our easiest tours and it requires more of you as a participant. But you don’t have to be running marathons or be an expert in downhill skiing. Please read through the requirement listed further up and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss your experience level.

How heavy will the sled be?

As part of the team you’ll pull your own sledge with your private gear and part of food and common equipment. In the beginning the sled will weigh about 30kg but as we go it will weigh less and less. Remember the pulling 30kg is NOT the same as carrying a backpack of 30kg that’s why we use sledges!

How cold will it be?

During a week in the mountains we see all kinds of weather. We can experience sunshine and -15C degrees during the day but also +5C degrees with rain and strong winds. But don’t worry too much about the cold. Pack according to the packing list and listen to good advice from the guide about how to stay warm during the day.

I am not a good skier; can I still go?

Our route in the mountains takes us both uphill ad downhill and it is good if you are more or less comfortable on skis. You don’t need to be a pro BUT, we have to be able to cover some distance each day and there are some downhills to ski down. Clear speaking, you can’t be too slow or fall too often.

I have high blood pressure; can I still go?

We don’t automatically say no just because you have a medical condition but it should not be a high risk factor for you or the group. We recommend that you talk to your doctor and make sure you have medication that you know works well for you. AND please let us know when filling out the application form and we can discuss this with you before we enter the mountains.

I am a vegetarian; can I join the team?

We are used to handling most food preferences and allergies, just let us know when filling out the application form. BUT with limited cooking space we can’t handle too advanced requests or guarantee that it will be totally free from gluten or lactose etc. If you have a severe allergy please contact us to discuss this with us.