From and back to Oslo, this five-day point to point itinerary will take you to the capital’s North-West. An adventure between fjords, lakes, forests, and unforgettable gravel tracks, this is the perfect experience of what Scandinavian gravel biking has to offer.
5 days / 4 nights - starting from 2490 €
Get ready for an exceptional adventure in Norway!
This five-day journey will take you through breathtaking panoramas: fjords, lakes, forests, and iconic gravel tracks await you! You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture by sharing unique moments with other gravel enthusiasts.
GravelUp highlights:
A local guide who will show you their territory like no one else. They will accompany you at each stage of this exploration to reveal the secrets of the Norwegian wilderness.
Carefully selected routes combining sport, pleasure, and discovery in a magical atmosphere.
Comfortable accommodations and gourmet cuisine.
Assistance van: luggage transport, technical support, refreshments.
The possibility to rent high-end gravel bikes: muscular or electric. -> See our bikes!
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By booking with us, you also do good for our planet!
Embark on a vibrant journey from Oslo to Hallingdal and Gudbrandsdalen, to the edge of Jotunheimen and the breathtaking Scandinavian mountains. During 5 days, 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.”
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
Our guide will make sure you are safe and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride the Scandinavian trails.
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.
Interested in an electric bike? Our electric-assist bikes from the French brand Origine are also available for rent and await you directly on-site!
This trip in Norway is suitable for regular cyclists.
This stay is for you if:
You engage in physical activity several times a week.
You are capable of undertaking bike rides of at least 4 hours.
Having experience in multi-day bike touring is a plus.
By plane: Oslo airport (shuttle at noon / return at 5pm)
By train: Oslo Central train station (shuttle at noon / return at 5pm)
By car: Meet us directly at Fara cycling experience center, Hoffsveien 10A, Skøyen, 0275 Oslo. (from 3pm)
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.
Your stay starts at 3pm and ends at around 3pm on Sunday.
Equipment
Yes, our trips will go on paths and small roads where neither road bikes nor mountain bikes will be suitable.
You can bring your own gravel bike or hire one from ours. Our well specced bikes with tubeless tires means a much lower risk of punctures and mechanical problems during your trip.
Practicalities
For Adventurer and Escape trips your luggage will remain at the base camp, where you will sleep each evening.
For Explorer trips your luggage will be transported by us between your accommodation each day.
Booking
You can change the date of your trip free of charge up to 30 days before departure. You can also cancel at any time before the start of the trip subject to payment of a cancellation fee. If the cancellation occurs:
More than 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 75% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 100%
Between 61 and 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 50% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
Between 31 and 60 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 25% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
30 days or less prior to Departure => No Refund OR Trip Credit of 50%
Please note that a Trip Credit cannot be converted to a refund at a later date.
To protect yourself against last minute cancellation, we advise you to subscribe to our cancellation insurance through our partner Chapka insurance, with a guarantee which also covers you in case of contracting the Covid-19. Please note that such insurance can only be subscribed within 48 hours following the order of your trip. Subscription link available here.
Important: the realisation of the trip is conditional on the registration of a minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure. We commit ourselves to confirm a trip at the latest 30 days before the departure date. In the event that the trip cannot take place because the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be reimbursed for any sums paid but will not be entitled to any compensation. You will be informed by email whether or not a trip is confirmed.
My friends offered me a 5-day gravel trip in Norway with GravelUp. It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend to all cycling enthusiasts looking for a change of scenery and a good atmosphere. Top-notch organization and super-friendly team. Thank you Thomas G.
I adore GravelUp, simply put. To date, I've had three trips with them, all fantastic client experiences and great places to ride. I will be back for more. Well-thought-out routes, caring and attentive managers and guides, great food, and all about the joy of the sport instead of just watts. Highly recommended!
Peter N.
An Unforgettable Cycling Adventure! I joined as a guide and had the pleasure of five days with great cyclists from US and France, getting to know them and riding the great roads of Norway with them. What Olivier and his team have created is so good, I love the atmosphere!
Lars K.
The photos on the website describing the 5-day adventure in Norway made us want to take part in this trip. The "real" landscapes are even more magical and majestic! Firstly, bravo to Gravel up for all the initial organization, and secondly for their ability to adapt!
Eric L.
Our team has designed three routes to satisfy all types of riders, from sporty riders to bikepacking enthusiasts.
Together we go for a 3 to 5 days adventure, to discover breathtaking landscapes of the Oslo region. During your adventure, GravelUp takes care of everything for an unforgettable gravel experience: comfortable accommodations, breakfasts, meals and snacks adapted to the effort of cycling.
But not only that: our guides will introduce you to some of the local figures for some authentic and picturesque gourmet breaks. All you have to do is choose your formula and prepare your gravel for this memorable expedition.
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