Flarken Adventure

Such a magical spot :-)

Getting to see how mushers live was exactly the change of pace we wanted. The dogs are clearly well looked after, which means a lot to me as an animal osteopath. Everyone on staff was attentive, even with the smallest issues. Yasmine deserves a special mention for looking after us so well and being able to turn her hand to anything. The whole team was so friendly, thank you 🙏 And my lovely little Gina, sending you lots of cuddles! See you soon 👋

Fred "the musher" and Bruno "the handler" brought so much good humor and hard work to the week. The multi-activity trip itself was extraordinary, with everything organized and run perfectly. Thanks to them both!

I don't normally write travel reviews, but this week has me making an exception. We signed up for the 7-day multi-activity trip looking for a challenge, some camaraderie, and a good time, and got all of that. Each day built toward the raid, which we finished in -30°C. It was hard on the body and mind, but finishing felt amazing. The landscapes were beautiful, and working so closely with the dogs while pushing ourselves gave us a real sense of pride. After those days, the evenings were pure comfort: cabins, saunas, swimming, and soup by the fire. The meals were superb every time, too. There was plenty packed in, from Altai skiing and snowshoeing with dogs to a frozen lake, island cabins, a reindeer visit, lots of saunas, and dog sledding. We were occupied from morning to night, and enjoyed caring for the dogs and getting the little jobs done before earning a sauna and a good meal. The trip was impeccably organized and felt far removed from mass tourism. I'm sure I'm forgetting something from the program. Yasmine was a great teacher, rigorous and knowledgeable, and made delicious, restorative soups and hot meals. Bruno brought patience and good humor, and all the staff were very friendly. Our three daughters, 17, 18, and 20, loved the experience and learned so much. It was a wonderful life experience for them. Laura and Fabien, the owners, are lovely people who are clearly passionate about their work. You'd have to be, looking after 120 dogs seven days a week. They were attentive and helpful throughout, and even drove us 2.5 hours to the airport when our train was cancelled. What a change of scenery, and a real adventure. I've never found it so hard to get back to work 😂 Thanks again 😃 We already want to return 🥴, and best of luck for the rest of the season! Laurent, Karine, Plume, Maélie, and Zoé