The raw nature of Norway on a gravel bike

Discover the fjords, lakes, and forests of the Scandinavian mountains with Jeff Webb the founder of Fara Cycling. Be immersed in the beautiful gravel trails of this northern playground and the natural, simple and respectful way of life of the locals.

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Jeff Webb, founder of Fara and passionate ultra cyclist, will join the trip and share all his secrets.
Enjoy complimentary bike rental thanks to Fara Cycling of a F/Gravel of F/All road carbon bike worth €425. High end carbon bikes designed and assembled in Oslo, hence perfect for the Norwegian terrain.

Summer is the best time of the year to ride in Norway, with an average temperatures of 17 - 23 °C

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The journey

Embark on a vibrant journey from Oslo toHallingdal and Gudbrandsdalen, to the edge of Jotunheimen and the breathtaking Scandinavian mountains. Over 5 days riding Jeff Webb, founder of Fara cycling and your local guide, will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery that Norway has to offer.

Day 1 : Pick up at Oslo airport followed bywelcome drinks and bike fitting at Fara cycling centre. A 40 km warm up ride through Nordmarka - the famous wilderness outskirts of Oslo - will start off your journey and take us to our first stop over just north of Oslo. Guaranteed immediate immersion in nature.
Day 2 : We will begin by cycling through the charming town of Torpo before heading into the stunning mountains of Hemsedal. As we make our way through the mountains, we will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. A 90 km ride through hamlets with cottages typical of the area, wild mountains a-plenty, and following the slopes of the Milky road. Sumptuous forests will take us to Gomobu where we’ll spend the night.
Day 3 : Yoga stretching to start the day well followed by a 75 km day with the main climb of the trip to the Slettefjell viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Along the way, we might spot herds of sheep and other wildlife grazing the surrounding hills. You’ll feel the immensity of the Nordic landscape as the road winds from lake and mountain, before reaching the our home for the night: Grønolen Fjellgard.
Day 4 : You’ll follow the fjords inland to find lakes nestled in the Norwegian mountains over the 75km that today has in store. The ride begins with a climb of a few kms, but as we make our way towards the Jotunheimen National Park, the ride flattens out to roll through the countryside. One of the notable landmarks on this route is the Valdresflye mountain plateau, which is one of highest plateau roads in Northern Europe. We’ll ride east along Jotunheimvegen to reach Dalseter, where a traditional hot meal awaits us for a fun last night together!
Day 5 : Enjoy this last day of riding, 60 km past Fefor and Gålå to Fåvang, along the scenic Peer Gynt road, named after the impulsive, charming and arrogant title character of Henrik Ibsen’s play. A final lunch all together before returning to Oslo to enjoy the nature around you but also a philosophy of life where nature, sports, and well-being have a privileged place.

"A GravelUp trip isn’t a race, it's an adventure to be shared and savoured. The average speed is the one that allows everyone to enjoy the landscapes we travel through. We start together and we finish together. That’s the GravelUp spirit.”

This is included

At the camp

Return transfer from Oslo airport
All food for the stay
Accommodation 4 nights in a double room (single option at extra cost)
A great welcome pack
A mechanic who will share his secrets with you

On gravel

A Fara cycling gravel bike rental
A professional and local guide
Unique tracks designed by the GravelUp and Fara Cycling Team
Assistance and transportation van

Beyond gravel

Wellness activities - Yoga, meditation, relaxation
Visits to various historical and cultural sites
An evening of celebration
A community of enthusiasts

This is not included

Transportation from your home
Travel insurance for repatriation and civil liability
Personal drinks and other souvenir purchases
Anything not specified in "What's Included"

Preparation & equipment

Guide
We select local guides who are passionate about their region for you. With anecdotes, encounters, and sharing of experiences, our guide will ensure that you have an unforgettable stay and, above all, that you absorb as much as possible of this fabulous region.
Spoken languages: French, English
Certified for bike guiding, our guide will make sure you are safe and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride the Scandinavian trails.

Gravel bikes designed in Norway
You will be able to ride the **F/Gravel bike** made by the local brand **Fara Cycling**. This bike is a purpose built gravel bike designed to take you to the most incredible places. Extremely capable of tackling the toughest terrain, with wide tire clearance, low standover height and **Fara Cycling**’s own Integrated Bikepacking System.
Built of robust carbon materials making it ready to tackle anything nature can throw at it. As on all of their frames, Fara combine simple, user-friendly solutions and clean, Nordic design into the perfect package.

Physical preparation
To get the most out of this expedition, we recommend that you practice an endurance sport such as jogging, swimming or cycling several times a week. Having already done long bike rides of at least 4 hours will allow you to feel more comfortable and better enjoy the breathtaking landscapes you will cross. At least 2 days in a row of cycling experience is a plus.
Use of automatic pedals is mandatory, ability to maneuver the bike on all types of terrain and good braking technique.

Cycliste pédalant près d'un canal — How to get there ?
By plane : Oslo airport
By train : Oslo central train station
By car : Meet us directly at **Fara cycling experience center,** Hoffsveien 10A, Skøyen, 0275 Oslo.
As soon as you arrive, our teams will take care of you and drive you directly to **Fara cycling experience center in the heart of Oslo** where the experience will begin.
On your first day, we will meet you at 11am. For the last day, plan a departure after 5pm.

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I will be travelling again with GravelUp and highly recommend the experience. The program was a good balance of scripted and flexible, not too full, but with beautiful offerings.
Peter N - Sept 2022

A unique experience of traveling and discovering extraordinary landscapes. Nature, sports, gastronomy - a wonderfully balanced mix by the organisers at Gravel Up.
Guillaume. L - Feb 2023

We had a lovely time with the Gavel Up team. Really nice people, fun, strong....!!!! The riding was great, bikes too, food and wine was always top. Meeting like minded bike people was also superb and everyone thoroughly enjoyed, laughed, complained at the hills and always smiling each day. Highly recommended.
Alex B. - May 2022

I had a wonderful time with GravelUp! The organisation was perfect and the team very attentive. The cycling route was magnificent and several surprises made the stay very enjoyable (yoga session, visit of the forest with a specialist, visit of a sheepfold with cheese tasting...). In short, an unforgettable experience that I will repeat!
Thomas C. - May 2022

Climbing mountains makes you happy ! This second experience with gravel up was awesome. Another group, another destination, and I could find the same atmosphere that only the GravelUp team is able to foster within just a weekend and between people who don’t know each other beforehand !
Angèle P. - May 2022

One of the best adventures of all time... I participated in a GravelUp trip and it was AMAZING. Wonderful team, they really took care of us and made sure we had the best time. It was my first time in Nice and my first time doing gravel, and I really enjoyed it. Each day was a different and exciting experience with a good balance of physical effort, beautiful scenery and routes, and good company. Not to mention the delicious and healthy food from the region. I will definitely "gravel up" again for a new adventure.
Patricio S. - Feb. 2023

This was my first experience on gravel and it could not have been a better destination to try it. The Gravel Up team were very welcoming, highly organised and confidently handled riders of quite varying abilities and fitness.
It says a lot for an event, and those who lead it, when the time off the bike is almost as good as time on the trails. I would recommend Gravel Up to anybody wanting to test themselves a little (or a lot!) and to enjoy great company and excellent food in the best surroundings.
David F. - April 2022

I can highly recommend GravelUp, great organisation, nice accommodation, great team! Thanks for everything!
Johannes H. - June 2022

This GravelUp trip was awesome...! An incredible experience of riding under the blue sky and close to the mediterranean sea with passionate people! Clearly the perfect break to disconnect and recharge the batteries!
Mathieu C. - Feb 2023

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