Dive into the remote Swedish wilderness as you trek the Åre Mountains
Hikers from all over the world come to Sweden for a taste of the cool mountain air and trail leading through verdant valleys and atop chilly peaks. The Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains tour is an escape into the Swedish wilderness that will disconnect you from everyday life in the best way possible.
Eat breakfast in different mountain lodges each day, packing your bag and setting out into the surrounding mountains on trails that traverse over summits, into valleys, and along flowing rivers. You’ll climb up next to the tallest peaks in the area, then dip down into unplugged cabins where you can unwind in nature. After hiking all day through the forests, hop into a traditional sauna to let loose. With a couple of nights spent with no electricity or power out in the wilderness, you’ll connect with nature in a rare, special way. The Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains Tour is a must for any adventurous hiker!
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Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Vallbo
To begin your tour, you’ll take the train to Undersåker, a lovely small mountain village. You’ll be driven from here to Vallbo, which is hidden further inside the mountain range. An authentic guesthouse welcomes you, and you can enjoy a walk around before a delectable three-course dinner featuring ingredients from the forest is served.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Vallbo
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Issjödalen and the Pyramids
Enjoying your breakfast in mountain paradise, prepare for your first day of trekking. You’ll be hiking to one of the most interesting geological feature in the Swedish mountains, the Pyramids. These formations were slowly carved away over thousands of years by retreating glaciers, leaving erosion dales, springs, and pits behind.
Eat lunch overlooking the valley before descending back down to Vallbo, where another big dinner is waiting.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Vallbo
Distance: 22km, 300m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Wading to Ottsjö
After breakfast, don your backpack and set out for two days of hiking. If the conditions allow, you’ll complete a long wade across Lake Ottsjön (don’t worry, it’s shallow!). If the conditions aren’t good to wade, you’ll skirt the lake on dry land.
Hike uphill to Ottsjö village to your accommodations, where dinner will be served.
Overnight Location: Mountain Lodge in Ottsjö
Distance: 12km, 280m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Trek to Lykans Läger
You’ve been sleeping right under Hållfjället, but today you’ll be getting on top of it! Hike up over this peak and neighbouring Grofjället in the morning, earning great views over the rivers and valleys below. Then, you’ll continue to Lykans Läger in the afternoon, a spot with two remote cabins perched on a lovely hilltop overlooking the nearby lake. Borrow the boat to fish, relax in the sauna, or just kick back by the lake. This is a perfect taste of true life in the Swedish wilderness.
Overnight Location: Cabin at Lykans Läger
Distance: 14-20km, 360m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Views over Edsåsdalen
Rising in your cozy remote cabin, prepare to trek along the valley, rising up to a high plateau with spectacular views. There’s an old Sami settlement here, and lunch will be served outside their tipi.
After lunch, follow a path over Lillvalen to Edsåsdalen, a favourite ski spot among locals. You’ll be picked up here and taken to Undersåker, where you’ll have hot showers and a well-earned dinner to look forward to.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Undersåker
Distance: 14km, 300m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Departure
Wow, what an adventure it’s been! Although you might not feel ready to leave the Swedsh wilderness, it’s time to check out and head to your next destination. Avsked!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour in Sweden is run as a private tour for your group and the price depends on the number of participants.
The prices below are per person:
- Per traveller in a group of 2: $3,225 USD
- Per traveller in a group of 4: $1,925 USD
- Per traveller in a group of 6: $1,475 USD
Accommodation on the Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains Tour
This tour is based in hotels, guesthouses, and mountain lodges. All accommodations offer comfortable rooms and daily breakfast. Some accommodations offer double rooms, and some are dormitory-style, which means you will have to share the living spaces with other guests.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy and those who are willing to stay in a single room can upgrade for $195 USD. Please note that solo rooms are not available in dormitory-style accommodation. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Vallbo Fjällgård guesthouse in Vallbo
Your first welcoming guesthouse offers the perfect place to prepare for your trip ahead.
Mountain Lodge in Ottsjö
Enjoy comfortable double rooms in the village of Ottsjö, perfect to rest up in before another full day of hiking.
Cabin at Lykans Läger
With no electricity or running water, this cabin provides just enough to keep you cozy while still remaining true to an authentic outdoors experience.
Åre Fjällsätra in Undersåker ★★★
Decorated in cosy Swedish style, this welcoming inn has all the charm of a little BnB and a fantastic mountain setting.
What’s Included in the Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included. You’ll be picked up and dropped off in Östersund at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- Expert guide services
- Sauna access
- Bedding in mountain huts
Not included
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Gear rental
Frequently Asked Questions about Trekking the Southern Åre Mountains
Aktivut has more than 20 years of experience guiding people in the outdoors and along St. Olavsleden since 2013. Over the years, our business has grown and we now have a broad staff of outdoor guides, mountain guides, officials and subject specialists.
Aktivut Travels is located on the island Frösön, Östersund, just next to St. Olavsleden. Their packages and guided tours along the pilgrim route are based on the idea that you get to enjoy the areas where they love to spend our free time. Contemplation and presence in nature is a fantastic experience.
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