Norway Mountain Bike Week from Oslo
On this unique mountain biking tour, you will spend a full week exploring Norway's farms, protected nature areas, forests and urban environments with a certified guide to show you in the right direction.
Group
8 Days
Apr - Nov
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Discover amazing mountain bike routes in Norway.
* Explore summer farms, a national park, forests and more!
* Spend a full week mountain biking with like minded people in gorgeous nature and urban environments.
Description
Join a unique mountain biking week in Norway and discover some of the most emblematic spots in Scandinavia for this exciting sport!
Our tour begins and ends in Oslo where an airport pick-up and drop-off will frame an 8-day fun-packed adventure. Throughout the tour, we will explore both urban and natural areas in Norway, enjoying some of the best singletracks, trails, and descents, that will give you a full taste of what the country is all about. We will explore lovely forests, enjoy scenic mountain views, and also, discover old mines and railway lines, just to name a few of the highlights on the way. You can find a detailed day-by-day itinerary below.
In terms of difficulty, you will need to be physically fit and have some mountain bike experience, we will ride for around 30km each day, often uphill, and this will require some endurance on your side. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you every step of the way. Furthermore, we will take care of logistics such as transport, meals, and accommodation, which will be comfortable and welcoming.
This is a great chance to explore Norway's wide variety of mountain biking routes and trails. If you would like to join this tour, then all you have to do is contact us and we can begin planning this adventure together!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Mountain guide expenses
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will be transferred from the Oslo airport to the Lysebu hotel which boasts stunning views of the Oslo fjord and the Norwegian capital. Dinner will be a 4-course welcome meal made with local produce.
Day 2: The Olympic Capitol
The starting point of our tour will be, Holmenkollen, a ski arena that hosted the 1952 Olympics and is one of Oslo’s main attractions. We will set out on the spectacular network of trails from Holmenkollen, one of the most well-known enduro sites in the area. We will alternate between biking and taking the tram to go uphill, and throughout the day, we will enjoy amazing views, explore rugged trails, and visit historical spots.
Distance – 24 km
700 hm climb – 700 hm descent
Day 3: Urban Life
We will pick one of the thrilling descents towards the city from Holmenkollen before boarding the tram to another of Oslo's stunning mountain biking locations. There are many different trails in the spruce forest of Lillomarka. After taking in the scenery and trails, we will enjoy some urban life and an afterbike at one of Oslo's distinctive local brewpubs. Then, our driver will pick us up and we will enjoy a 4-hour ride to Alvdal.
Distance – 26 km
700 hm climb – 700 hm descent
Day 4: The views
In Alvdal, we will stay at Urørt Lodge, a family farm that serves as the mountain biking hotspot in the area. On our first day, we will go to Mt. Tron, where we will ride the country's second-highest mountain route up to a plateau. We will choose the nicest and finest routes as we descend from the plateau, which has 800 vertical meters of great singletrack.
Distance – 24 km
600 hm climb – 1000 hm descent
Day 5: The summer farms
After breakfast, we will set off along the ancient paths left by the area's former mines. We will pass some of Norway's most authentic summer farms along the way. Our tour finishes with a fun descent from the top of the historic cableway that connected the mines to the railway. We will end in our accommodation at the Kvebergsøya farm hotel, a really special spot in the Norwegian Alps.
Distance: 30 km
750 hm climb – 1000 hm descent
Day 6: The national park
The day's singletrack practically begins at our front door. As we go through it toward Rondane National Park, we will enjoy two stunning descents surrounded by the picturesque Rondane Mountains. After our last descent, we will be picked up and driven to our accommodation at Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane along the National Scenic Route Rondane. When we arrive, we can have a relaxing swim at Karlsvogna before we enjoy a dinner made with local ingredients.
Distance: 20 km
750 hm climb – 550 hm descent
Day 7: The Olympic downhill
On our final day of biking, we will enjoy the trails and descents that surround the Olympic downhill skiing venue in Lillehammer. After resting at Spidsbergseter Resort Rondane, we hop back on our bikes and head to a unique mountain biking location, that is particularly interesting because of the combination of singletracks above and below the treeline. We will end the day on a breathtaking track that descends to Ringebu's center. Finally, we will be picked up and taken back to Spidsbergseter Resort, where we will have a farewell dinner to conclude our adventure.
Distance: 30 km
600 hm climb – 1200 hm descent
Day 8: Departure
You will be transferred to the airport.
Equipment you will need to bring
We recommend full suspension bikes. We also provide the option of renting a suitable bike, tailored for the tour.
About the guide
Urørt
5.00
(1)
Mountain Bike Guide
I hold a passion for mountain adventures, especially for secret gems off the beaten path.
Through the companies Svaneti Backcountry and Urørt, I have been organizing guided ski tours to Svaneti since 2013. I have first-hand knowledge of the skiing, culture, and local partners in the area.
As a mountain bike guide, I am at the top of my game in my own backyard, which consists of the local mountains, Rondane National Park and the area surrounding Røros.
Wherever we go, I am ready to show you the best trails adjusted to your level and needs.
Languages
Norwegian | English
What people are saying about Urørt
Lorraine
5.00
Auden our guide was exceptional in every way. Our bike trip was the highlight of our Norway visit and we loved the scenery, type of riding and the local foods, local knowledge/history and guiding that Auden provided. We would highly recommend a trip with Auden. He is a very adept guide and he handles every aspect of the tour seamlessly.
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