Embark on an unforgettable adventure that blends the vibrant city life of Oslo with exhilarating mountain biking through Norway’s breathtaking terrain. From Alvdal to Ringebu, explore stunning landscapes, savor local cuisine, and enjoy unique overnight stays on mountain farms and historic hotels.
This thrilling journey takes place in the neighboring areas of Rondane, where trail cycling in Alvdal, Folldal, and Tynset promises a unique combination of high mountain and stretcher trails. The mountainous areas are perfectly suited for cycling, with just the right amount of steepness for fantastic downhill cycling and slackness for climbing to the peaks. Most paths used on the route are old roads that lead to the pastures in the mountains, and the area is renowned for its rich mining history, which has given rise to an extensive trail network in the mountainous regions.
This bike package is suitable for intermediate-level mountain bikers who can handle undulating terrain, feel confident on technical trails with rocks and roots, climb on single-track, and can control their brakes and shift gears appropriately. Accommodations are primarily in double rooms, but dormitories may be used on some nights when staying at farms and farm accommodations. For those who prefer a single room, an additional cost may apply. We recommend fully cushioned trail bikes, which can be rented for the trip. A packing list with suggested items will also be provided.
Please note that the minimum number is 4 people to book this bicycle tour.
Upon your arrival in Oslo, we will transport you to the stunning Lysebu Hotel. This luxurious hotel offers breathtaking views of the Oslo Fjord and the city, and in the evening, you will enjoy a delectable 4-course dinner from the seasonal menu.
Lysebu Hotel is a historical treasure that holds a special place in Norway's heart. During World War II, the Danish people collected funds to send food to Norway, and in gratitude for this generous act, Norway donated Lysebu to the Fund. The hotel was designed by the renowned architect Magnus Poulsson, who created an environment characterized by traditional Norwegian architecture found in the country's civil servants' farms in Eastern Norway and the royal estates in fairy tales.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, located near the iconic Holmenkollen. This attraction hosted the Winter Olympics in 1952 and continues to be one of Oslo's top destinations. From Holmenkollen, we'll explore the trail network that leads towards the city, making Oslo a world-renowned enduro capital. For the ascent, we'll alternate between cycling and taking the subway, enjoying stunning views and paths steeped in history. In the evening, you'll enjoy a delicious dinner back at the hotel.
Rise and shine to a new day of exciting cycling adventures. Starting from Holmenkollen, we'll embark on a thrilling descent towards the city before hopping on the subway to travel to Lillomarka, one of Oslo's most renowned trail bike areas.
After a full day of cycling, we'll return to the city for some leisure time and an "afterbike" experience at one of Oslo's unique brewery pubs. Once we've had our fill of food and fun, we'll load up the car and travel to our next destination, Alvdal. The drive to Alvdal takes approximately four hours, and upon arrival, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner and a cozy bed at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy breathtaking views from your accommodations at Urørt Lodge, a family-owned farm that serves as the hub for trail cycling in Alvdal. We'll be transported by car to Tronfjell, one of Norway's highest roads, and then embark on an exhilarating 800-meter descent down to the valley, taking in the best trails and the stunning mountain scenery along the way. Our thrilling ride concludes with a long descent from the mountains to the valley. In the evening, we'll be treated to a delicious dinner at the cozy lodge.
We start the day with transport up to Haustdalen, an eldorado for trail cycling in Alvdal Vestfjell. Here there will be long, beautiful descents, a summit tour, high mountain paths and saddle lanes before we get a descent of over 500 meters in height straight from the mountain and down to the valley.
There we will be picked up and given transport up to the mountain on the other side, and we will take a short trip to the top with us before there will be a fantastic descent straight into the seat yard at the end of the day. With a formidable view, we enjoy a three-course dinner in homely surroundings.
After breakfast we start the day with a bang and take with us a lovely descent from the mountain down to the valley as a warm-up. Our transport is waiting there to take us back to the mountain and the trip over to Savalen Fjellhotell & SPA, which offers a fabulous view along a ridge traverse that follows the lake Savalen, before we end the trip with the spectacular descent from the mountain Gråvola.
Once at the hotel, we end the day with a refreshing dip in the spa pool and a panoramic view of the Savalen. In the evening, a delicious dinner based on local produce is served.
On the last day, we start with a small car transport in the direction of Alvdal and a bicycle tour that offers pine needles, high mountains, beautiful descents, spectacular views from Brandvålsberget and not least the prize at the end - Sten.
Sten is truly one of the most beautiful cycling mountains in the region and what better way to crown the trip than this descent?! The cycle tour ends where we started, in the farm yard of the Urørt Lodge in Alvdal.
As our thrilling adventure comes to a close, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast and reflect on the fantastic experiences we've had on our bikes. The bicycle package concludes with comfortable transportation to either the train station or the airport in Oslo.
After making a reservation, you will receive an invoice for an advance payment equal to 30% of the total amount. This payment must be made within 3 days, or at least 2 days prior to departure. Please note that the reservation is not binding until this payment is received.
The remaining payment, which is the total fee minus the deposit, must be paid 60 days prior to the start of the activity, unless otherwise agreed.
If you need to cancel your booking, you can do so up to 60 days before the activity starts. Please note that there is a cancellation fee of NOK 1000.
If you cancel your booking between 59-30 days before the activity, you will be charged 50% of the total cost.
If you cancel less than 29 days before the activity, the full price of the activity will be charged.
To avoid losing money in case of a cancellation, we strongly recommend that you have valid travel insurance that covers cancellation issues.
