Hiking with Dog in the Mountains of Jämtland
Jämtland lies in the middle of Sweden. Here you will find majestic mountains and forests extending for mile upon mile, great lakes, small ponds, babbling brooks and whirling rivers. The Jämtland/Härjedalen area accounts for 12% of the total area of Sweden, but only 1.5% of the country's total population.
The water is fresh and you can drink it and fish in it everywhere in the province. Jämtland is rich in flowers and has a diverse fauna. Here live all of the four greatest predatory animals in Scandinavia: the brown bear, the wolf, wolverine and lynx. The moose and reindeer are common and often seen by the side of the road.
Duration: 7 days
Dates/Period: 03.08 - 09.08.08
Price: from £518/adult, £358/child under 12.
Groups of min.3 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.
Accommodation: 2 nights at local farmhouse and 4 nights in tent during the hike.
Required: general good level of fitness, able to walk 15km/day with pack. Minimum age 10 for scheduled tours.
On this extraordinary hiking tour you will care for your own dog who will also help you carry your load. These intelligent huskies draw dogsleds in the winter and they love to be active! The hike goes through beautiful forest and mountain terrain.
Vålådalens nature reserve is approximately 1,200 km2. Here there are exciting river valleys with ancient forest surrounded by expansive mountain ranges. From the mountains pour streams which become both smaller and larger rivers – all with water you can drink from with a cupped hand and which on warm days invite you to take a cooling dip. The varied terrain offers a variety of landscapes, from pristine forest to bare mountain plains. With a little luck you can spot endangered species such as the wolverine, lynx, arctic fox, gyrfalcon and golden eagle.
This experience requires general good health and strength and you will cover between 12 and 18 km/day. Every participant will care for one dog, which can help you carry 10 kg of your equipment. You will only need to carry sleeping bag, sleeping mat and your clothes in your backpack. There are beautiful fishing waters, lakes and streams in the area.
There is also a multi-activity variation of this tour: Hiking with Dog, Whitewater Rafting & Fishing