Experience guided ski touring in Vindelfjällen from Ammarnäs: 3–4 hour day trips across protected slopes, with panoramic mountain views and expert local guides. Tailored for mixed abilities, these excursions emphasize technique, safety, and low-impact travel.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A high ridge opens above the trees and the world exhales: wide slopes of untracked snow, wind-sculpted cornices, and a clear line of peaks across the Vindelfjällen range. On a guided ski touring day from Ammarnäs you move deliberately—skins dragging, breath visible—through a protected landscape where the silence is broken only by skis and the distant cry of birds.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to ascend on skins for sustained periods with short breaks; suitable for beginners with basic skiing ability.
Wildlife
History
Vindelfjällen has been grazed and seasonally used by Sami people for centuries; the reserve protects both ecological and cultural practices.
Conservation
As a large protected reserve, rules prioritize low-impact use—stay on guided routes, avoid disturbing reindeer, and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Ski Touring in Ammarnäs today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Check avalanche forecast
Before you go, review local avalanche bulletins and follow your guide’s terrain choices; conditions change quickly in the mountains.
Dress in layers
Bring breathable base layers, an insulating mid-layer and a windproof shell to manage changing exertion and weather.
Protect your eyes and skin
High-reflectance snow increases UV exposure—wear sunglasses or goggles and apply sunscreen even on cloudy days.
Bring a small picnic
A short, scenic lunch break is part of the tour—carry compact, high-energy food and a thermos for a warm drink.
Alpine touring skis or touring-compatible skis with skins
Skis with skins provide traction for uphill travel and efficient grip on packed snow.
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Avalanche safety kit (transceiver, probe, shovel)
Essential if skiing beyond groomed guide corridors; guides will instruct on use.
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Insulating mid-layer and waterproof shell
Layering lets you manage changing temperatures and wind exposure during ascent and breaks.
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Sunglasses or snow goggles and sunscreen
Protects eyes and skin from intense alpine UV reflection and wind.
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