Welcome to a long weekend in Oslo, between fjord and forests. With just a few pedal strokes, we’ll take you to Normarka, Østmarka and Sognsvann, gorgeous woodlands and a gravel biking paradise.
Join a group of 8 to 12 people to live a unique experience. Bring your bike or rent ours (extra charge). Electric gravel bikes available too.
Don't have a gravel bike yet or don't want to travel with one? You can rent one directly from us for 255 euros (extra charge).
Possibility to privatise the group from 8 people - contact us for more information.
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We will start from our basecamp in the Norwegian capital, located between the Oslofjord and the forests of Oslomarka, for three adventure-filled day trips.
We will depart from our Norwegian partner Fara cycling’s base, where they make state of the art gravel bikes built for the trails of the Great North. Their passionate team will welcome you in their cycling center and kit you out for the next three days of adventure.
During these three days, you will ride through typical villages and their red houses and speed down the slopes of Normarka, Østmarka et Sognsvann, gorgeous forests that stretch around Oslo. Quite the change of scenery!
Our guide will introduce you to their culture and to this unique gravel; they will put you in perfect conditions to enjoy these fantastic tracks, while improving your riding. Our goal is for you to be as comfortable as possible and to enjoy the lakes and forests-filled landscapes.
Our passionate hosts will happily share their their love for their land with you. Relaxing moments will allow you to disconnect, with yoga, meditation, relaxation - and of course, the famous Scandinavian sauna. They will be key to helping you enjoy this unique experience to its fullest.
This is the ideal expedition for a taster of what adventure on bikes is in the great Scandinavian outdoors. You will discover a territory, and a lifestyle, where nature, sports and wellbeing hold a very special place.
We select for you local guides, passionate about their territory. Anecdotes, encounters and sharing of experiences, our guide will make sure that you have an unforgettable stay and above all that you soak up as much as possible of this fabulous territory.
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.
You will be able to ride on the F/Gravel 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 roughest 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.
The complete list will be sent to you a few weeks before your expedition. You will find here the few essential items that you may not have at home:
Cycling shorts with chamois to be more comfortable
Bike gloves to avoid blisters
Cycling shoes
The territories we cross offer an environment that can sometimes be demanding depending on the weather conditions. We evolve in a mountainous landscape where the cumulative difference in altitude can quickly be important.
To fully enjoy this expedition, we recommend that you practice an endurance sport such as jogging, swimming or cycling, at least once a week. Having already done at least 3 hours of cycling will allow you to feel more comfortable and to better enjoy the breathtaking landscapes you will cross.
The use of automatic pedals is recommended but not mandatory, we allow the use of flat pedals. It is important to be able to stand up on the pedals in order to negotiate certain descents and climbs.
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 6pm. For the last day, plan a departure after 5pm.
Equipment
Yes, our expeditions 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.
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You can take a look here.
And if you want even more information, don't hesitate to contact us directly by email at bonjour@gravelup.earth so that we can help you choose the type of expedition that will suit you best.
Logistic
You can 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.
I can highly recommend GravelUp, great organisation, nice accommodation, great team! Thanks for everything!
Johannes H. - June 2022
Wonderful experience: a magnificent itinerary, varied landscapes, total nature and great encounters. Thanks to the professionalism and commitment of the GravelUp team.
Matthieu B. - April 2022
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
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 introduction to what Scandinavian gravel biking has to offer.
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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