The king's trail: hiking through Swedish Lapland

We meet at around 11am in Absiko, where your guide will welcome you and the rest of the group. After a briefing on the trip and the preparation of your equipment, we set off on our first day's walk.

The route follows the Abiskojokk river through a sparse birch forest, before arriving at the Abiskojaure hut, situated on the banks of the eponymous lake. A short day to acclimatise and discover the magic of Lapland. Evening at the refuge and first shared dinner, with the chance to enjoy the sauna at the end of the day.

We start the day by following the glacial valley, a natural corridor through which flow crystal-clear rivers and small lakes. The trail takes us through landscapes dominated by towering peaks and Arctic plateaux. Here, nature is raw and wild, and the feeling of solitude is total.

After several hours' walking in the heart of these untouched spaces, we reach the Unna Allakas hut, set in an imposing alpine landscape. If the skies are clear, we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.

Today is our biggest day of hiking. We begin the ascent, crossing the mountains to the Alesjaure lake, an expanse of turquoise water surrounded by sharp peaks.

After a pause to admire the immensity of the landscape, we descend to the glacial valley of Vistas, framed by the majestic peaks of the Kebnekaise. At the end of the day, we reach the Vistas hut, nestling on the edge of a fine sandy beach - a curiosity in these northern lands.

After the long stage of the previous day, this day is gentler. The trail follows the Vistas valley and gradually rejoins the Kungsleden, the legendary route linking Abisko to Hemavan. We walk through alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to the small Sami village of Sälka, where the traditions of reindeer herding are still very much alive.

The Sälka refuge welcomes us for the night, with the chance to relax in its traditional sauna - a must after a day's walking.

We rejoin the trail of the legendary Kungsleden, heading toward the small Sami village of Sälka. This section of the route is one of the most beautiful, offering panoramic views of the Lapland mountains and the open tundra plains.

Upon arrival at the Sälka hut, we enjoy a warm moment of camaraderie over a good meal, with the option to relax in a traditional Swedish wood-fired sauna.

Last day of walking, mainly downhill. We follow the Kalixälven river as it winds its way through landscapes of tundra and sparse forests. The mountains, which have accompanied us throughout our stay, gradually recede as we approach Nikkaluokta.

Once in the village, we take the time to share a final picnic and exchange memories of our Arctic adventure before taking a transfer back to Kiruna at the end of our stay.

We leave the Kebnekaise station for a final downhill walk, following a river that meanders through the boreal forests. The mountains, which have accompanied us throughout the trek, gradually disappear behind us, giving way to vast Arctic plains.

We reach Nikkaluokta, the final point of our adventure, where we share a final meal together before taking a transfer to Abisko, the starting point of our adventure.