Private Fell & Campfire Experience

Set out on snowshoes across Karu Lodge’s private fell area towards the summit of Yli-Luosto. The experience combines a peaceful climb, wide winter views, snowy forest and an unhurried moment by the open fire at the end of the hike.

The experience begins with pickup from Hotel Luostotunturi in central Luosto, or alternatively you can arrive at Karu Lodge with your own car.

Before departure, your guide will introduce the snowshoes and poles, explain how to move with them and go through the route and safety instructions. We then begin the climb towards the summit at a relaxed pace.

During the ascent, we take short breaks when needed and watch as the landscape gradually opens up around us. The aim is not to reach the summit as quickly as possible, but to enjoy the journey itself, the winter silence and the surrounding Lapland nature.

At the summit, we take a short break and enjoy a warm drink. There is time to pause, breathe in the fresh fell air and take in the views over the surrounding forests and fells. We also take a closer look at the shapes, formations and small natural phenomena created by snow, ice, wind and the fell itself – ever-changing details shaped by Arctic nature. On a clear day, the landscape stretches far into the distance.

From the summit, we return by a different route through the forest and snow-laden trees back to Karu Lodge. As we descend, the scenery becomes more sheltered again, offering a different perspective of the fell and its winter landscape.

At the end of the hike, we gather in a warm traditional kota hut by the open fire. There, we roast reindeer sausage and enjoy an unhurried moment together before the experience comes to an end.

What to wear

The experience takes place entirely in winter conditions and includes both physical activity and short breaks. Layered clothing is important, as you may become warm during the climb but cool down quickly during stops and at the summit.

We recommend:

• warm winter trousers and a winter jacket, or a winter overall
• warm layers underneath your outerwear
• warm and supportive winter boots
• wool socks
• a warm hat
• warm gloves or mittens
• a neck warmer or scarf

Duration: approximately 2.5–3 hours

Physical level: moderate – the experience includes an uphill snowshoe hike to the summit, but we move at a relaxed pace and take short breaks when needed.

Group size: maximum 8 guests.

Minimum age: 12 years.

Participants should have a normal level of fitness and be comfortable moving in winter terrain on snowshoes for approximately 2.5–3 hours.

What’s included

• guided snowshoe hike on Karu Lodge’s private fell area
• snowshoes and poles
• headlamp when needed
• warm drink at the summit
• traditional kota hut and open fire at the end of the hike
• reindeer sausage
• guide services
• pickup and return transfer from Hotel Luostotunturi in central Luosto when needed

Price

• €109/person

You are also welcome to arrive at Karu Lodge with your own car. Free parking is available on site. Transportation from Pyhä, Sodankylä or other locations can be arranged separately.

Tailored and larger groups

If you would like a tailored experience for your own group, or if you are booking for more than 8 guests, please contact us through the enquiry form. We will plan a suitable experience for your group separately.

Distances to Karu Lodge

• From Luosto: approximately 8 km / 10 minutes
• From Pyhä: approximately 40 km / 35 minutes
• From Sodankylä: approximately 35 km / 30 minutes
• From Rovaniemi: approximately 110 km / 90 minutes