Departure dates 2026 March 29th – April 6th.

Day 1. Arriving in Kittilä airport/Kolari train station, night at accommodation (twin room, extra fee for single room) in Ylläs. We enjoy dinner together and conduct a safety briefing. Chance to do last minute shopping. Day 2. A good breakfast and transport to the starting point in Kilpisjärvi. Pack the pulkas and start the arctic adventure on fell skis. The first skiing day includes a fair amount of slow ascending to the open arctic tundra, crossing frozen lakes and passing beautiful fells. We stay the night at Saarijärvi reserved wilderness hut, without electricity or running water. Sleeping is in a dorm in bunk beds. Distance: about 12 km. Day 3. We pack our sleds and continue our adventure after breakfast. Today is a bit longer, around 18 km of skiing, in open arctic terrain. We stop along the way for lunch and continue to Meeko reserved wilderness hut for the night. Keep an eye on the sky, as the northern lights are very likely to appear whenever there is no cloud cover. Day 4. Continuing our journey through snow and ice in remote wilderness. After 16-18 km of skiing we get a well earned rest at Halti reserved hut. Keep and eye on the surrounding snow for tracks of wolverine, arctic fox or reindeers. Day 5. Today we leave the pulkas at the hut, a day of free skiing! We ski to the summit of the highest point in Finland, fell Halti . Admire the mountain views in every direction with nothing but wilderness in sight. In case of bad weather we may skip the summit, and instead relax at the hut or ski in the surrounding area for the day. We spend another night here. Day 6. After breakfast we prepare ourselves for a lovely day of skiing back down to Meeko Valley, to have a rest at reserved hut, 16 km. Day 7. Today we head properly off-trail. We climb up from the Meeko Valley to see the surrounding area and then start heading into the wild, making our own path. Skiing across the tundra you might as well be in Greenland or close to the South Pole, the views are very similar. After about 20 km of skiing with pulkas we spend the night at Termisjärvi wilderness hut, reserved for our group only. This hut, by a frozen lake, is one of our personal favourites. Day 8. Last day of ski adventure! We head back to civilisation in Kilpisjärvi, skiing about 15km on trail. We pack the car and drive back to Ylläs (3,5 hrs drive). Check in at accommodation (hotel/B&B in twin rooms), good wash and traditional Finnish sauna. We have a good well earned dinner together and plan the next expedition together. 100 km expedition completed! Day 9. Breakfast & Check-out. End of the best experience of your life – The Arctic Ski Tour in Lapland.

The nearest airport is Kittilä Airport, 35 km away, and Kolari train station is 37 km away. Both have bus connections to Ylläs. You can also book a private transfer through us for €150 – ask for more details.

Two nights in a Lapland Hotels Saaga in Ylläsjärvi (two persons/room), three nights in wilderness huts (dorm). All food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, small snacks). Dinner at the hotel on two evenings.

Daily distances are 15 km – 30km, and everyone pulls their own pulk (weight appx. 20kg-40kg) through the remote Lapland wilderness. While we don’t recommend this as your very first winter holiday, no prior skiing background is required. With a good physical condition you are able to join this tour. You should be ready to move 5-9 hours/day. You’ll quickly learn to use our special fell skis — a hybrid between cross-country and alpine skis — with robust, supportive leather boots. Climbing skins are usually used at the bottom of the ski, making ascents with the pulk manageable.

Ski equipment, such as fell skis, poles, boots, pulka for gear, goggles, down jacket if needed Accommodation before and after the hike (comfortable hotel, cabin or B&B), nights in twin rooms, extra charge for single room Accommodation during ski adventure in dorm style wilderness cabins Dinner & breakfast at accommodation upon arrival and after the hike Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for each day on trail Clothing & Gear list Pihka Outdoors professional wilderness guide Video meeting with the group, Whatsapp group chat, help with packing Transport to the starting point

Flights/train/bus to Ylläs, Finnish Lapland (nearest airport Kittilä only 35 km away) Transportation to the accommodation (there is a direct bus from Kittilä airport and Kolari train station to Ylläs) Outdoor clothing (gear list will be provided) Own travel and accident insurance (mandatory on this trek) Cancellation & Booking policy

After your booking, we’ll send you a detailed gear list and full expedition info.

Halti Ski Tour in Lapland | Pihka Outdoors

Description

This Halti Ski Tour In Lapland is a cross-country ski tour for someone who wants to challenge themselves physically in stunning arctic landscapes.

Our demanding all-inclusive cross-country ski expedition in the Arctic wilderness. Spend seven days skiing through remote landscapes, sleep in wilderness huts, pull your own gear in a pulka, and – weather permitting – summit the highest point of Finland, Mount Halti (1324m). A game-changing winter adventure for those ready to challenge themselves physically and mentally. This is an ideal advenrture tour in northern Finland.

Key points:

Over 100 km of skiing through open tundra and frozen lakes
Safe and accessible: no polar bears or steep mountains
Sleep in huts reserved only for us without electricity or running water – back to basics
Wilderness brings clarity – your mind may experience a lasting shift
Chance to learn winter survival skills

Tour facts in short

All-inclusive
9 days total, 7 in the wild
2 nights in a hotel (2/room), 6 nights in huts (dorm)
Capacity: min 4 – max 8 persons
Daily distances 12–20 km

Is this you?

You are ready for a longer off-grid winter expedition
You have skied before
Good physical condition
If yes, keep reading!

Challenging Hut-to-Hut Cross-country Ski Tour in Lapland

Looking for a physical challenge in the Arctic whilst enjoying spectacular views of open tundra, fells and mountains? If yes, this adventure is for you. The aim of the Arctic Halti Ski Tour in Lapland is to summit the highest point of Finland, Mount Halti.

On this seven-day backcountry ski tour (nine days in total) we take you to truly remote part of Lapland, to the northwesternmost point of Finland, Kilpisjärvi. Here you are high above the Arctic Circle, next to the border of Norway. Our playground on this ski tour is Käsivarsi Wilderness area, situated on highland and is marked by majestic fells and open tundra. In terms of wildlife, you have a chance to see reindeer, ptarmigan, even wolverine and arctic fox. This Lapland wilderness area is truly remote with no phone connection. It is heaven for winter hiking or backcountry skiing, but you need to know what you’re doing. The Arctic winter is harsh and unpredictable but can be enjoyed safely in our professional guidance with appropriate clothing. There may be snowstorms and -20 degrees Celsius, or it might be 0 C and pure sunshine. However the case, we offer a premium all-inclusive ski holiday to remember for a lifetime.

Northern lights at night, a great exercise during days

The whole winter ski holiday consists of seven days on skis, plus one night at a hotel or B&B before and after the ski tour, making it total 9 days and 8 nights. We provide all the meals, accommodation and gear needed for ski hiking, you only need to pack your personal clothing according to our specific list. In addition, we always make video calls with everyone beforehand to make sure you know what to pack and what to expect. You pull your own gear in a pulka with backcountry skis for 15-20 km per day. We sleep in wilderness huts with no electricity or running water so it’s all about getting back to basics. The huts are reserved for only our group, no other people. You also have the possibility to sleep in a tent, if you wish to learn winter survival skills. Drinking water is melted from snow and fire place will keep the hut warm. After sunset you have good chances of seeing a spectacular dance in the sky – Aurora borealis aka the northern lights. As climax of the ski tour, we ascent the highest point of Finland, fell Halti. However, this is only if weather permits. We finish the journey back in Kilpisjärvi and drive back to Ylläs (3,5 hours) to enjoy the comfort of a hotel room once again before returning home.
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How demanding is the ski hiking?

This all-inclusive Arctic hut-to-hut ski tour in Lapland to Mount Halti is physically demanding, no question about it. We don’t recommend this ski tour as your first winter ski holiday. You can also check out our easier ski tour in this remote wilderness. Daily distances are over 15 km. However, you don’t need previous skiing experience. Ski trekking is slow as everyone is pulling their own sleds, or pulkas as we call them. You will learn to ski with our fell skis in a couple of hours. Fells skis are specifically made for this kind of terrain, they are a hybrid between cross-country skiing skis and alpine skis. Boots are comfortable leather. We always use climbing skins on the bottom of skis to assist ascending with pulkas. These skins can be worn during the whole ski expedition.