In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationLapland / Suede
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AgeFrom 4 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions166.4 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Here, there are no hotels or package tours. You live with us for a week, in the heart of the Lappish forest, alongside our dogs. You 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 see 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
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Drive your own dog sled, guided by qualified professional mushers.
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Secluded camp in the heart of the forest, activities starting from the chalet
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Small group of 8 travelers maximum
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Sport
Level
Winter multi-activity
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 group.
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
French
English
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.
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.
Program
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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 -
Discovering dogs, learning to sled and snowshoeing
- Activity Dog sledding
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 50 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Accommodation Shared chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a good night's sleep, we meet for a hearty breakfast and discuss the week's program.
We'll stop at the changing room to get your gear ready, then you'll meet the dogs. Our 60 dogs have names and live in enclosures based on compatibility: will you be able to recognize them by the end of your stay?! You'll learn all about their care, feeding, and training!
You will receive a technical briefing necessary for driving a dog sled, then we will move on to some exercises.
In the afternoon, you will go on a snowshoeing excursion to track animals and you will compose your end of the day according to your wishes: a sauna, feeding the dogs.
Day 2 -
Introduction to sledding and snowshoeing with dogs
- Activity Dog hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Activity Dog sledding ride
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Shared chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Putting into practice the skills learned the day before: you set off for an introduction, alone at the command of your team of 4 dogs, but always supervised by the musher.
In the afternoon, connected to your dog by an elastic leash and wearing a harness, you'll feel light as you move thanks to the dog's pulling power. The dog is a real help in the powder snow.
Return to the chalet for a family dinner and a relaxing evening. Possibility of viewing the Northern Lights if the sky is clear.
Day 3 -
Immersion in Sami culture in Arjeplog
- Transportation Minibus - 02h45 - 200km
- Activity Autre
- Accommodation Shared chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
At the heart of your multi-activity stay in Swedish Lapland, this day immerses you in the fascinating history of the Sami people, the last indigenous people of Northern Europe. Head to the small town of Arjeplog, nestled between boreal forests, frozen lakes, and vast wilderness areas, to discover a museum dedicated to Sami culture and life in the Far North.
Through exhibitions, traditional objects, clothing, tools, stories, and photographs, you will understand how the Sami have learned to live in harmony with an extreme environment for centuries. This cultural immersion allows you to better grasp the profound connection between nature, reindeer herding, winter migrations, and Nordic traditions.
The journey to Arjeplog is also an experience in itself: snowy roads, wild immensity, pine forests and the unique atmosphere of northern Sweden accompany this timeless cultural discovery.
Day 4 -
Ski-altaï
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 50 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Maximum altitude 450 m
- Accommodation Shared chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Embark on a day of exploration with Altaï skiing, an accessible and fun discipline, perfectly suited to the vast snowy landscapes of Lapland.
Halfway between snowshoeing and ski touring, Altaï skiing allows you to progress freely, off the beaten track, in the heart of wild and unspoiled nature. After a gentle introduction, you will progress at your own pace on varied terrain: silent forests, frozen lakes, or rolling hills.
This activity encourages you to slow down, observe, and fully experience the Nordic environment. Each outing becomes a true immersion, where the pleasure of skiing blends with contemplation.
Depending on the conditions and the level of the group, the itinerary is adapted to offer an experience that is safe, smooth and profoundly different.
A gentle and immersive day, to discover Lapland in a different way, as close as possible to nature.
Day 5 -
Sledding and free time
- Activity Dog sledding ride
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Shared chalet
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
If you're hooked on sledding, you'll be able to savor this last outing.
The rest of the day is free : independent snowshoeing, snowball fights, sauna, or simply a good book by the fire!
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Transportation Minibus - 01h30 - 100km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A week has flown by! The memory factory is overflowing , it's time to say goodbye. On the way to the airport, you share your latest anecdotes about the trip; you already miss Lapland…
Day 7
Accommodation
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:
- A large bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200) and a bunk bed (2 beds of 90 x 200).
- A separate mezzanine bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200).
Access
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
🚂 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
✈️ 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.
Price details
The price includes
- Authentic chalet accommodation
- Full board: from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- The supervision of the activities mentioned in the program of the stay
- Access to the sauna
- Bed linen, towels and a bathrobe for the sauna
- Unlimited tea, coffee and pastries
- Loan of warm jackets and snow boots (-40°)
- 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
- Transportation to the departure point
- Additional activities
- Alcoholic beverages and sodas
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Warm jackets
- Snow boots
Equipment to bring
- Headlamp with spare or rechargeable batteries
Clothing to bring
Prepare for your trip to Lapland, where temperatures can drop as low as -40°C:
- Long jacket with hood (Gore-Tex type, ski jacket)
- Ski pants
- Snow boots
- Polar bears
- Technical underwear top and bottom (preferably merino wool)
- Pairs of hiking socks (wool preferred)
- A neck warmer or balaclava
- A pair of glove liners
- A pair of mittens or ski gloves (in addition to liner gloves)
- A beanie
- Ski goggles and/or sunglasses (with a not-too-high protection rating, as the sun sets early in December and January...)
- Small hiking backpack (30L max) with a thermos and/or water bottle
- Slippers for the evening
- Swimsuit to enjoy the sauna in the evening
