DAY 1 Connecting flights to Alta and transfer to Jotka Fjellstue. First night on the plateau.

Fly to Oslo and connecting flights to Tromso and from there to Alta. Transfer from here to Jotkajavri Fjellstue. We are straight out amongst it, doing a few kms and acclimatising to the cold clear air of Northern Norway. We select a spot in the snow to set up camp.

DAY 2 Crossing of lake Iesjavri.

Early start heading towards the large Iesjavri lake which we will cross. The lake is framed by a skyline of steep distant peaks to one side and gentle snowy hills with small trees to the other. We camp in the middle of the lake.

DAY 3-8 Crossing of the plateau, covering 15-20km per day and polar training along the way.

These days will be spent making our way across the plateau. Along the way, weather, group experience and snow conditions will determine our exact route. 6-10 hour days, depending on routes and conditions. The landscape and terrain is extremely varied with new views around each corner. The last days head up over a high mountain plateau with long views into the surrounding wooded valleys and Karasjok, our destination, far in the distance. The route drops down to reach a frozen lake and a hut where we stop to warm up and have hot drinks. The last miles lead through birch forests before dropping down steeply through the densely wooded valley sides to reach the road at Karasjok from where we get a transfer to our hotel. Try to spot some moose along the way! Karasjok is a small settlement with the Sami museum and Parliament as its main attractions. The Parliament is a stunning building – well worth a visit. We celebrate our successful crossing with traditional Norwegian food and drinks. At the end of your expedition, you will be experienced in managing yourself in remote multi-day winter conditions, winter camping, and moving in snowshoes/skis with a pulk.

DAY 9 Flight back to the UK.

Early morning transfer to Lakselv airport. Flight to Tromso and connecting flights onwards to Oslo and the UK.

Finnmarksvidda Crossing

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