With its huge network of trails, the area around Rondane National Park is a favorite for mountain biking. The variety of terrain and wonderful views here is surprising—you’ll go from super lush forests to barren landscapes, from pristine mountain lakes to rocky summits. And all that alongside an expert biking guide, who also happens to be an expert when it comes to this area. They’ll take you to the the best spots and hidden gems, allowing you to fully immerse yourself into the Norwegian wild. You’ll spend your nights at a family lodge, a farmhouse, and a hotel with a pool, and you’ll spend your days riding exciting mountain biking trails. All transportation, luggage transfers, local food, and accommodation is included, so you just focus on having the time of your life.
Make your way to Urørt Lodge, a small family farm in Alvdal, which will serve as your first stop of the tour. You will do a trip briefing, go through the itinerary day-by-day, and adjust your bikes, making sure you’re all set for a MTB adventure. Enjoy a welcome dinner made from fresh and local ingredients.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Urørt Lodge
After breakfast, shuttle up into the mountains. Today’s MTB tour will take you through alpine highlands, with dry singletracks in beautiful scenery, and lots of downhills. You’ll end your day with a thrilling descent down to the valley floor and the river Folla. A shuttle will come pick you up at the bottom and bring you to the other side of the valley, where you’ll reach your place for the night—a traditional summer farm with spectacular views.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack, and dinner
Cycling: 25 km / 15.5 miles
Elevation: +700 m / +2,300 ft | -1,000 m / -3,280 ft
Accommodation: Farm
Straight from the summer farm, you’ll make a small climb to your first summit, where you can enjoy views of mountains, lakes, and rivers. After taking in the views, go for a long and beautiful descent. Once at the bottom, head back up to the mountains—and then, a final spectacular descent will take you all the way down to your hotel for the night. The hotel features a wonderful spa pool, so make sure to relax your sore muscles and take a refreshing swim. In the evening, enjoy a delicious farewell-dinner made from local produce.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch pack, and dinner
Cycling: 20 km / 12.5 miles
Elevation: +600 m / +1,970 ft | -750 m / -2,460 ft
Accommodation: Hotel
Following a tasty breakfast, head back out onto the trails. The shuttle will transport you to the trailhead and you’ll begin your riding with a long and beautiful descent. The first part of the day will be spent on some beautiful trails in the forest, before moving onto a very scenic traverse that will bring you back up above the treeline. After reaching two summits, today’s riding ends with a fantastic trail straight from the summit and down into the valley floor. You’ll end your four day tour at Urørt Lodge. If you’d like to stay longer and explore the area, just ask your guides for some recommendations!
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Cycling: 20 km / 12.5 miles
Elevation: +650 m / +2,130 ft | -1,150 m / -3,770 ft
What you get on this adventure:
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, let us know upon booking.
What’s not included:
This mountain biking adventure near Norway’s Rondane National Park is perfect for people who can ride between 4 to 6 hours per day at a moderate pace with some short breaks. You’ll be riding for 4 days in a row and you have to be able to handle moderately steep climbs of up to 1,000 vertical meters (3,300 ft) per day.
This is a list of what’s recommended to bring for this MTB adventure in Norway. It’s important that you arrive as prepared as possible, both for your own safety and enjoyment. You’ll be in the mountains of Norway and sometimes above treeline, which means that you have to be prepared for all kinds of weather and all seasons, even in summer.
Personal items
MTB gear & clothing
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Group sizes and prices:
MTB adventures in Norway can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
To get to your MTB adventure in Norway, most people fly into Oslo Airport (OSL). You can then take a train to reach Alvdal, the starting point of your adventure. It’s 4 hours away by train or 3 hours away if you rent a car. You’ll meet your guide at Urørt Lodge, a small family farm in Alvdal on Day 1 of the tour.
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