Trips and prices
Guided trips on Kebnekaise.
Two summit days, a glacier and ice-axe course, and private guiding. Every trip starts at Kebnekaise mountain station. Dates and prices are examples for the 2027 season, in US dollars.
The two classic routes
Same summit, two ways up.
Both routes leave the mountain station together and split after 1.6 km. Every number here is worked out from the elevation data and the route lines behind our 3D view.
| Measure | Western | Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| One way to the south summit | 8.7 km | 6.9 km |
| Total climb, one way | 1,602 m | 1,424 m |
| Down on the way up | 190 m | 12 m |
| Average gradient | 16% | 21% |
| Steepest 500 m | +221 m | +252 m |
| There and back | 17.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Climb, there and back | 1,790 m | 1,440 m |
Start 672 m at the mountain station. South summit 2,084 m in the elevation data.
Summit day
Western route
The longer, steadier way to the top, and the one we suggest for a first big mountain day.
The first 3.5 km climb gently from the mountain station to 1,000 m. Then the route steepens, crosses the top of Vierranvárri at 1,708 m, drops 182 m to a saddle and climbs from 1,527 m to the summit ridge at 2,049 m. The last 200 m follow the ridge to the south summit.
- One way
- 8.7 km
- Climb
- 1,602 m
- Day
- 12 to 14 h
- Group
- Up to 8
$390per person
Book the Western routeSummit day
Eastern route
Shorter and steeper. Almost every metre gained is a metre kept.
After the shared start the Eastern route turns north and climbs without a break. It passes 1,000 m after 2.5 km and 1,500 m after 3.9 km, and its steepest 500 m gains 252 m. It joins the summit ridge at 2,049 m, 200 m from the south summit.
- One way
- 6.9 km
- Climb
- 1,424 m
- Day
- 10 to 12 h
- Group
- Up to 6
$450per person
Book the Eastern routeTwo days
Glacier and ice-axe course
Learn to move safely on snow and ice, then use it on the mountain.
Day one is footwork: walking in crampons, cutting steps and using the ice axe on slopes, and how to stop a slide. Day two is rope work: moving roped up, spotting and avoiding crevasses, and a simple rescue. No experience needed, just two good days of fitness.
- Length
- 2 days
- Level
- New
- Each day
- 7 to 8 h
- Group
- Up to 6
$640per person, both days
Book the courseYour own guide
Private guiding
A guide for your group alone, on the day you choose.
Pick either route, the course, or a mix over several days. We plan the pace around your group and keep the day flexible. Good for families with older children, friends with different fitness, and anyone who wants a quieter day.
- Days
- Any
- Route
- Either
- Group
- 1 to 4
- Season
- Jun to Sep
From $1,450per day, whole group
Ask for a dateGood to know
The small print, in plain words.
Not included
Travel to the mountain station, food and accommodation. We are happy to suggest what to book.
Weather
Your guide decides on the morning and on the mountain. If we cancel before the start, choose another date or a full refund.
Your own cancellation
Free up to 30 days before. After that we refund half, or move you to another date if there is room.
What to bring
Broken-in boots, warm layers, a shell jacket, gloves, a hat, food and two litres of water. The full list comes after you book.
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