Ski Touring on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise
Duration: 8 days
Dates/Period: 13.03-20.03.10, 21.03-28.03.10, 28.03-04.04.10, 11.04-18.04.10, 17.04-24.04.10.
Price: from £559 per person.
Accommodation: Mountain stations and mountain cabins along the route.
Required: Good level of fitness and previous ski touring experience. Recommended minimum age 16.
Photos: STF Bildarkiv
Created by the Swedish Tourist Association at the end of the 19th century, the King's Trail was made to introduce hikers to the beauty and majesty of the Lapland scenery.
The trail runs 440km from Abisko in the north to Hemavan in the south, passing through some of the world's most spectacular mountain landscapes. In summer, taking day-tours from the main route allows for an ascent of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise, or excursions into the pathless wilderness of the mighty Sarek National Park.
Despite the remote ski touring possibilities afforded by the trail, altitude differences are relatively small, which makes the King's Trail Despite the remote ski touring possibilities afforded by the trail, altitude differences are relatively small, which makes the King's Trail an ideal long-distance path for extended tours.
Dates for Ski Touring on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise for the 2011 season will be released later this year. Please contact us if you would like to be notified when information is published and bookings are open.
"The crowning glory of cross country skiing routes...Nature Travels runs eight-day tours along the most picturesque section of the trail." The Independent recommends Ski Touring on the King's Trail as one of "The Greatest Journeys on Earth", February 2010
The King's Trail (known as "Kungsleden" in Swedish) is a long-distance path in the far north of Swedish Lapland, deep inside the Arctic Circle. An excellent destination for hiking in the summer, the King's Trail also offer marvellous opportunities for ski touring in wintertime.
Ski Touring on the King's Trail is one of the world's "classic" ski touring routes - challenging, spectacular and dramatic without requiring extensive expedition experience or extreme levels of fitness. The tour is led by local guide and is suitable for those with an intermediate-advanced level of ski touring experience.
Photo: STF Bilkarkiv
The Abisko-Kebnekaise trail is probably the most famous section of the King's Trail, running from Abisko Mountain Station on the shores of Lake Torneträsk south to the base of Mt. Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain at 2105m. Along the way, you will be staying in mountain cabins, taking part in the preparation of meals and other duties as you reflect on the day's adventures. The cabins are heated by wood-burning stoves and offer simple but comfortable accommodation - a welcoming haven after a long day on the trail! Your last night in the mountains is spent at Kebnekaise Mountain Station, which offers sauna, showers and a well-earned restaurant meal as you prepare for the final day's ski touring towards Nikkaluokta.
Each day you will be covering 12-20km between the cabins, carrying provisions for max. 2 days at a time. You should count on a pack weight of around 10-12kg.
Photo: STF Bilkarkiv
Ski Touring on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dramatic scenery of this remote region in the full glory of a Swedish winter!
Less experienced? See: Discover Mountain Ski Touring in Lapland
See also: Hiking on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise
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Comments on Ski Touring on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise:
"I would like to drop you a line to say how much I enjoyed the ski trip...I can honestly say that it was one of the most exhausting but also rewarding things I have ever done. Gunnar the guide was great. Your thorough documentation proved very useful as I arrived well prepared with all the right gear. As my skiing was not as good as the others not making mistakes like taking too much stuff or being short of something vital helped me to get by. After a couple of days I was skiing as well as the rest of the group (or so I would like to think!)" Ben, March 2010