Snowshoeing tour Ylläs: Remote fells and fireside lunch

Walk remote snow-covered terrain and warm up by a forest fire

A four-hour snowshoeing tour in Lapland takes small groups through quiet, untouched landscapes around Ylläs and Kesänki Fell, with a local guide leading you from snow-covered forests up to open fells. The pace adapts to the group and conditions. You stop at a traditional kota in the forest for a fireside lunch, then return through deeper snow and peaceful paths. Pickup from Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi is included. Children from age 10 are welcome, and the guide speaks English and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowshoeing tour on Kesänki Fell

• Follow gentle winter terrain
• Ascend to open landscapes
• Enjoy panoramic summit views
• Stop at traditional kota
• Have fireside lunch
• Return through untouched terrain
• Walk peaceful forest paths back

The experience

Four hours on snowshoes takes you beyond the usual routes into remote forests and open terrain few visitors reach. You start through snow-covered woodland, gradually ascending as the landscape opens into the vast fells and frozen valleys of the Ylläs region. The guide adapts the pace to the group and the snow conditions, so the rhythm stays relaxed and immersive rather than rushed.

At the summit of Kesänki Fell, you stop to take in the panoramic views and the silence of the Arctic wilderness. Then comes the fireside lunch: a traditional kota is lit in the middle of the forest, and you warm up with a meal while surrounded by the quiet landscape. A vegetarian option is available. On the return, you leave the main tracks behind and move through deeper, untouched snow before finishing through peaceful forest paths.

Snowshoes and hiking poles are provided. Transportation from your accommodation in Äkäslompolo or Ylläsjärvi is included in the booking. The group stays small, no more than eight people, so the experience stays personal and the trails remain quiet. Winter boots are essential. If you don't have them, rental is available on request.

What’s included

• Transportation from Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi.
• snowshoes and hiking poles.
• fireside lunch in a traditional kota with a vegetarian option.
• small-group experience with a maximum of eight participants.
• local expert guide leading the route.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Nordx Adventures

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers with at least moderate fitness who want to move at a relaxed pace through quiet, untouched landscapes rather than follow busy trails. The small group and adapted speed mean you can fully connect with the landscape without feeling rushed or crowded.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the terrain like on this snowshoeing tour?

The route starts through snow-covered forests and gradually ascends into more open fell landscapes, with panoramic views at the summit of Kesänki Fell. On the return, you move through deeper snow and untouched terrain before finishing through peaceful forest paths.

Is the fireside lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, a fireside lunch in a traditional kota is included. A vegetarian option is available if you need it.

How many people go on each tour?

Groups are kept small, with a maximum of eight participants, so the experience stays personal and the trails remain quiet.

Do I need my own winter boots, or can I rent them?

Winter boots are essential for this tour. If you don't have your own, rental is available on request at the time of booking.