Join us on our exploratory trip to the Jämtland Haute Route! We’ve sketched and researched, planned and prepared – and now it’s finally time to put the concept to the test!

Since this is the very first time we’re running this adventure, you’ll be part of exploring, testing, and experiencing it for the very first time together with our guide. And because it’s an exploratory trip, the price is extra favorable!

We’ll travel on ski touring / randonnée equipment in the Jämtland mountains, taking on an adventure far away from the ski resorts.

Dates: March 4–8, 2026 (5 days)
Group size: Minimum 4 participants / Maximum 6 participants
Location: Vålådalen, Jämtland
Price: 12,900 SEK

Haute Route in Jämtland – a five-day journey from hut to hut through the mountains. We combine learning new ski touring skills with an unforgettable adventure.

• Ski touring equipment
  Review of different types of equipment, with pros and cons. Parts of this will of course be covered before the trip to ensure everyone has the right gear once we are on site.

• Ski touring techniques
  How to move efficiently with skins, perform kick turns and transitions, plus smart ways to carry your skis.

• Ascent route choice
  How to set a safe and efficient skin track uphill, where and how to make turns, and which formations to avoid.

• Skiing technique in varying snow conditions
  How to handle crust, wind-packed snow, breakable crust, hardpack, and other challenging snow types we’ll encounter along the way.

• Descent route choice
  How to find the best snow while choosing the safest line down.

• Tour planning
  How to plan a tour using a map, including estimating time and distance.

• Avalanche awareness for ski touring
  On the first day, we go through essential avalanche knowledge so that everyone feels confident with companion rescue and knows how to use the equipment.

• Plenty of great tours
  We’ll spend the week exploring the high mountains and enjoying many spectacular ski runs along the way.

Day 1
We meet in Vålådalen in the morning, with the meeting time adjusted to fit the night train arrival in Undersåker (from where a bus runs to Vålådalen). We start off with a ski tour on Ottfjället so that our guide can get to know you, and we can test technique and equipment before heading into the wilderness. Overnight at Vålådalen Mountain Station.

Days 2–4
We begin our Haute Route adventure, crossing mountain peaks and passes. We stay in mountain huts along the way, exploring together. Each day we’ll climb around 600–800 vertical meters. Overnight in mountain huts.

Day 5
We fit in one final ski tour in the area before a snowmobile transfer takes us back to Vålådalen in time to catch the night train home.

Please note that the program may be adjusted according to weather and conditions.

You are an intermediate to advanced skier, comfortable skiing red and black slopes. You have previous ski touring experience and have skied off-piste before. You should be able to ascend 600–800 vertical meters per day, several days in a row.

If you are unsure about your prerequisites, don’t hesitate to contact us. For more information, reach out at info@topotravel.se.

Included

• Five days of ski touring adventure with a certified guide

• Avalanche safety gear (shovel, probe, and transceiver) provided

• Accommodation at mountain station and mountain huts (4 nights)

• Snowmobile transport

• 16-week training program

Not included

• Insurance covering off-piste skiing (may be included in your home insurance)

• Personal equipment

• Food and drinks

• Travel to and from Vålådalen

Full booking terms and conditions can be found here.

If you choose to travel by night train, you can sleep on the way, and it’s environmentally friendly. You’ll get off at Undersåker, where a bus takes you to Vålådalen.

Topo Travel offsets the carbon footprint for all travelers taking the train. If you prefer to travel another way, we recommend offsetting your trip through e.g., Vi Skogen.

There is simple food available for purchase in the mountain huts, so you don’t need to carry food for all five days.

Skis with touring bindings
Climbing skins that fit your skis
Crampons that fit your bindings and skis
Ski touring boots
Poles (preferably telescopic)
Backpack, approx. 35–40 L
Ski helmet
Goggles
Hat
Base layers, sweater, and pants (synthetic or wool, no cotton)
Light fleece
Thicker fleece or a thin down jacket
Wind- and waterproof jacket (preferably a shell without insulation)
Wind- and waterproof pants (preferably shell pants without insulation)
Thick gloves
Thin gloves or mittens
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks
Personal first aid kit with tape and blister plasters