• Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
  • Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure
Suede / Lapland

Christmas in Lapland: Dog sledding & Nordic adventure

Réf : FLVUBT

In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Suede / Lapland
  • Age
    From 4 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    166.4 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

What if this year you celebrated Christmas in the heart of the Lappish forest? For a week, you'll share our daily life and that of our dogs in our secluded camp. You'll learn to drive your own dog sled team, set off directly from the camp for your activities, and in the evening, sometimes all you have to do is step outside the cabin to witness the Northern Lights.


Here, you don't just come for a dogsled ride. You learn about our dogs, prepare your team, and drive it yourself on the trails surrounding our camp.

Explore the snow-covered forest on snowshoes or Altai skis, and experience the adrenaline rush of a snowmobile ride across frozen lakes. We'll also introduce you to Sami culture , with a visit to the Jokkmokk Museum and the symbolic crossing of the Arctic Circle. In the evening, settle into our authentic wooden cabins , nestled in the heart of the forest, and let the magic unfold: a clear sky, the Northern Lights dancing above the camp, the crackling of the fire warming the atmosphere… To extend the relaxation, enjoy a sauna , a quintessential Nordic experience after an action-packed day!

The highlights

  • Drive your own dog sled, guided by qualified professional mushers.
  • Celebrate Christmas in a secluded camp in the heart of the Lappish forest
  • Small group of 8 travelers maximum
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Sport

Level

Winter multi-activity

All levels

Levels

All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

Our trips are suitable for beginners: no prior experience in dog sledding or Nordic activities is necessary. Before each activity, a comprehensive introduction and briefing will teach you the correct techniques and safety rules. Children are welcome from age 4, with activities tailored to their age.


Normal physical fitness is sufficient: you simply need to be able to walk for several hours and stay active outdoors, sometimes in very cold weather.


We adapt the pace and difficulty to the group so that everyone can fully enjoy the experience, whether they are a beginner or more athletic.


In figures

Dog sledding

  • Average duration/day: 2h

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Average distance/day: 6 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 50 m
  • Average daily descent: 50 m

Dog hiking

  • Average duration/day: 2h

Dog sledding ride

  • Average duration/day: 2h

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 15 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 50 m
  • Average daily descent: 50 m
  • Maximum altitude: 450 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Elsa
Elsa

A professional musher and international competitor, Elsa has been living her passion for sled dogs for over 30 years.

Elsa is a professional musher and holds a DEJEPS state diploma in dog sledding. She lives year-round in Swedish Lapland with her family and dogs.

An international competitor, she is notably the 2023 world vice-champion and 2nd in La Grande Odyssée 2025, where she finished as the first woman.

Passionate about her dogs and the great outdoors, she loves above all to share her mushing experience and teach you how to drive your own dog sled, in a simple and friendly atmosphere.


Frederic
Frederic

A professional musher and state-certified DEJEPS instructor, Fred has over 30 years of experience in mushing and outdoor activities.

A former soldier specializing in mountain environments, he worked as a mountain instructor and commando trainer in various units of the French army before devoting himself fully to Nordic activities and mushing.


He now lives in Swedish Lapland with his family and his pack of dogs.

An expert in Nordic terrain, he now shares his experience with travelers and accompanies them in driving dog sleds and discovering life in the wild .



Former president of the French Sled Sports Federation and director of the French Mushing School, he also holds several coaching diplomas in mountaineering, hiking, skiing and outdoor activities.


Through multi-activity stays, its goal is to help people discover Lapland in a different way: slowing down, observing, learning and fully experiencing Nordic nature with family or friends.


Management

Security

  1. Personalized welcome upon arrival, with organized transfers to the camp.
  2. Supervised by two experienced mushers, who have been practicing sledding for over 30 years.
  3. Frédéric holds the CFA PSE qualification, the resuscitation certificate, as well as the PSC1 and PSC2 certificates. Elsa also holds the PSC1 certificate.
  4. Enhanced safety: full briefing before each activity, appropriate equipment and constant monitoring during outings.
  5. Small, personal groups for individual support.
  6. Your hosts are present on site 24/7 and available to meet your needs.

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Welcome to Lapland!

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h30 - 100km
    • Accommodation Shared chalet
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    If you choose to fly, we will pick you up at Arvidsjaur Airport and drive you to your accommodation (approximately a 1-hour drive). A charming, fully equipped traditional wooden chalet awaits you. Once you're settled in, we'll meet for dinner.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6
🏠 Shared chalet - Days 1 to 6

Nestled in the heart of the Lappish forest, Chalet Tomte immerses you in a warm and authentic atmosphere. It combines traditional charm and modern comfort for a stay with family or friends.

The chalet has two sleeping areas:

  1. A large bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200) and a bunk bed (2 beds of 90 x 200).
  2. A separate mezzanine bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200).

Access

Departure
Sorsele, Suède
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Sorsele, Suède
Day 7 - 10h00

Our stays start on Monday afternoon and end on Sunday morning. Whether you arrive by plane (Arvidsjaur, Luleå) or by train (Jörn station), we organize a carpooling service from Arvidsjaur to our camp.

Luleå Airport and Jörn train station are connected to Arvidsjaur by very comfortable buses; reservations can be made at https://lanstrafikennorrbotten.se


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Jörn

🚂 Jörn train station is 2.5 hours from the camp : accessible by night or day train from Stockholm. A comfortable and responsible alternative.

You then take a shuttle to Arvidsjaur Busstation; reservations:

https://lanstrafikennorrbotten.se

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Arvidsjaur Or Aéroport de Luleå

✈️ Arvidsjaur Airport (approximately a 1.5-hour drive to the camp). A connection via Stockholm is required; this is the fastest option to reach our camp.

✈️ Luleå Airport (approximately 2 hours 20 minutes by bus to Arvidsjaur). A connection via Stockholm is required; this is the most flexible option with numerous flights each week.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
Access by boat
Take the boat toTrelleborg
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Authentic chalet accommodation
  2. Full board: from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
  3. The supervision of the activities mentioned in the program of the stay
  4. Access to the sauna
  5. Bed linen, towels and a bathrobe for the sauna
  6. Unlimited tea, coffee and pastries
  7. Loan of warm jackets and snow boots (-40°)
  8. Round-trip carpooling between the arrival point and the accommodation (the arrival point where carpooling is included will be specified at the time of booking confirmation. It is either Arvidsjaur Airport or Jörn train station).

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the departure point
  2. Additional activities
  3. Alcoholic beverages and sodas
  4. Personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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5/5 (8 reviews) • 12 stays
Located in the heart of the forest, south of the Arctic Circle, our local partner offers immersive stays in Swedish Lapland. Elsa and Frédéric, certified mushers with 30 years of experience, lead small groups of no more than 8 people to ensure a personalized experience. The program includes dog sledding, viewing the Northern Lights, and learning about Sami culture. Accommodation is in a chalet, with home-cooked meals and transfers, all within an authentic, French-speaking atmosphere.
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