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Mjølkevegen Grand Tour

8 Days – Self-guided

If you’d like to get the most in-depth experience of Mjølkevegen, the Grand Tour is the perfect option for you. This 8-day self-guided bicycle tour cover all highlights of Mjølkevegen. Taking you from the wooded Lemonsjøen in the north, through Norway’s highest mountain range Jotunheimen, to the more inhabited and cultivated southern part.  The route covers approximately 260 km, depending on chosen route. Enjoy cycling from lodge to lodge while we take care of transporting your luggage.

 

Highlights

  • The scenic Jotunheimvegen
  • Boat ride with M/B Bitihorn 
  • Delicious local food  
  • Local summer farm culture 

Including 

  • Bus transport from/to Oslo 
  • Luggage transport 
  • Boat cruise with M/B Bitihorn
  • 7x Accommodation
  • 7x Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
  • JVB App with access to maps, tracks, vouchers and all necessary travel documents
  • Organizational support and backup from our team
  • CO2 compensation

Excluded
Bike transport, when bringing your own bike 

Season and Price 2026

June – September

Daily departures 

First arrival: 23.06.2026
Last Arrival: 10.09.2026

Price:
Per person in double room:
NOK 22.500
Single room suppl.:
NOK 6.500

Mjølkevegen – Norway’s Most Beautiful Cycling Tour

 

Mjølkevegen is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful cycling routes Norway has to offer, and The Grand Tour will give you one of the best possible experiences of this region in Valdres. On this exciting and adventure-filled trip, you’ll see some of the best highlights and hidden gems in and around Mjølkevegen – and it’s definitely a cycling holiday you’ll never forget.

 

Map

Day to Day

Day 1: Oslo - Lemonsjøen

Transport

Arriving by bus in Lemonsjøen

Accommodation: Lemonsjø Fjellstue

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Lemonsjøen - Ruten

Activity: Cycling Lemonsjøen – Ruten
Time: 3-6 hours, Distance: 59 km, ↑ 660 meters

On your first cycling day, you will travel on a gravel road through the wooded valley of Murudalen and along several mesmerizing rivers until you come to the village of Skåbu. From there it is not far to your next accommodation.

Accommodation: Ruten Fjellstue

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 3: Ruten - Bygdin

Cycling from Ruten to  Bygdin
Time: 4-5 hours, Distance: 60 km, ↑ 640 meters

Today you follow the beautiful “Jotunheimvegen”, cycling from wooded Espedalen towards the mountains above the treeline. You will pass many summer farms along the way and follow the big lake Vinstra. On the horizon you can see the mountains of Jotunheimen and the summit of Bithorn.

Accommodation: Bygdin Høifieldhotell

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 4: Bygdin - Tyinkrysset

Hiking suggestion: Synshorn
Time: 1-2 hours, Distance: 5 km, ↑ 450 meters

Synshorn is located at 1457 m.a.s.l. and offers a fantastic view over Jotunheimen National Parc. The trails are easy to walk and vary between some soft terrain and more rocky terrain near the top.

Transport:Boat cruise with M/B Bitihorn from Bygdin to Eidsbugarden (1,5 hours).

Activity: Cycling Eidsbugarden – Tyinkrysset
Time: 2-3 hours, Distance: 23 km, ↑ 120 meters

After you reaching Eidsbugarden by boat you follow the gravel road to Tyin along the big Tyin Lake. If you like, you can take a detour into Koldedalen from Tyinholmen crossroad, to come closer to the iconic mountains like Falketinden, Uranostinden and the impressive glaciers along the way. From Tyin you cycle down the paved road to Tyinkrysset, where you’ll find your accommodation, Filefjellstuene.

Accommodation: Filefjellstuene

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 5: Tyinkrysset - Syndinstøga

Activity: Cycling Tyinkrysset – Syndinstøga
Time: 4-6 hours, Distance: 53 km, ↑ 870 meters

From Filefjell, you follow the main road and partly the “Kingsroad” down to Lake Vangsmjøsa. From here you will follow this beautiful lake along steep hillsides until you need to climb again to reach Syndin plateau and Syndinstøga at approx.1000 m.a.s.l. This stretch might be the most challenging leg of the Mjølkevegen route, take the time that you need.

Accommodation: Syndinstøga

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 6: Syndinstøga - Vaset

Activity: Cycling Syndinstøga – Vaset
Time: 2-4 hours, Distance: 29 km, ↑ 270 meters

A shorter day awaits you today and a more lively region with many summer farms, cabins, and farm animals on or along the gravel roads. You will reach today the Vaset region which is a part of Valdres – a very popular cabin area amongst Norwegians.

Accommodation: Gomobu Mountain Lodge

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 7: Vaset - Kamben

Activity: Cycling Vaset – Kamben
Time: 2-3 hours, Distance: 26 km, ↑ 280 meters

Cycle from Gomobu over the treeless beautiful Stølsvidda to Golsfjellet gives you some beautiful views towards Jotunheimen and Hemsedalsfjellet. The route passes through active farming areas where farm animals graze freely.

Accommodation: Kamben Høyfjellshotell

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner

Day 8: Departure

Transport: Transfer to the bus station in Fagernes (approx. 30 minutes drive) where your journey continues by public bus to Oslo.

Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch

Practical Information

Below you will find practical information about this trip.
Can not find what you are looking for? See our frequently asked questions page, or send us an email – we will help you!

 

Bike Rental

When you rent a bike from us, you can pick it up at your first accommodation and leave it at the last one. The price includes a helmet, mud guard, lock, a rep kit and the bike transfer back to Lemonsjøen. All pedals are flat. On this trip, you can choose from an e-bike, a gravel bike or a mountain bike.

Electric Mountain Bike, NOK 5.400 (7 days)
Olympia Performer 900 (or similar)

Gravel Bike, NOK 3.100 (7 days)
Olympia Handy 20S (or similar)

Mountain Bike, NOK 3.100 (7 days)
Giant Talon 1 (or similar)

 

Important details

To fully enjoy your cycling adventure in the mountainous areas, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes for cycling, and bringing sunscreen and sunglasses.

Luggage Transport

We will send your luggage from lodge to lodge, so you only need to bring a daypack.

Add on

Travel to Bergen instead of Oslo: NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will take the bus from Fagernes in the opposite direction.

Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen: NOK 1.495
When ending your trip in Bergen, you can travel the last bit by boat from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours). This is a perfect way to also experience Norway’s beautiful and deep fjords.

Extra night in Oslo or Bergen: Prices on request
If you are interested in seeing the capital of Norway or/and the second largest city of the country, you can add nights before or after your cycling trip. We recommend it for more time to explore and a stress-free travel. 

Accommodations

Lemonsjø Fjellstue:
Lemonsjøen fjellstue offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. The air is crisp and clean, with the sounds of birds and wildlife providing a peaceful soundtrack. The cozy cabins and warm hospitality of the staff assure you a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Ruten Fjellstue:
Ruten has been welcoming tourists since 1939. Berit and Arthur, who own and run the lodge today, are the 3rd hosts generation. The kitchen is the heart of the lodge, which preferably serves local ingredients, based on recipes that have been used for generations, but with new twists.

Bygdin Høifieldshotel: 
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Even tho many rooms were renovated you will get a historical atmosphere. The food is for sure to be the highlight of your stay. Delicious dinners are made from local ingredients and served with love.

Filefjellstuene:
Here you will get a cozy cabin feeling. Food is served in the main building close by. Once a traditional mountain farm, now a modern mountain lodge with comfortable rooms in cabins with en suite bathrooms, and a great restaurant in the main lodge.

Syndinstøga:
Here there are 22 beds divided into 2 apartments with ensuite bathroom and 3 hunting lodges with shared sanitaries. They have a great restaurant and pub, with cozy atmosphere, home-made buns and beautiful views. Syndinstøga has as well a small shop selling some usefull products for people staying in cabins nearby or for travellers who might have forgotten something at home.

Gomobu Mountain Lodge:
Known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly hosts, Gomobu is a welcoming mountain lodge on the edge of Valdresfjellet. The lodge serves tasty, locally sourced food that reflects the region’s traditions and flavours. Guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options, including comfortable modern rooms in the main lodge and fully equipped cabins suitable for families and groups.

Kamben Høyfjellshotell:
Kamben Hotel, located on Golsfjellet, is a charming mountain hotel with a long tradition of hospitality and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The welcoming hosts make sure guests feel at home from the moment they arrive. The hotel is known for its excellent cuisine, offering delicious five-course dinners made from locally sourced ingredients that reflect the tastes of the region.

 

Meals

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring for the day. Use your beeswax food wrap which you recieve from us on arrival. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation on how to do this. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening

Route

Gravel/trail
Most of the trail follows well-maintained gravel roads, which may have occasional potholes but are generally in good condition. There are also some brief sections on asphalt or trails.

You will receive an access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.

Difficulty

Medium

Kilometers: 20-65 kilometres
Altitude: up to 1000 meters elevation
Terrain: fine gravel roads or asphalt, can be short sections with a path

Trips are mainly on good gravel or asphalt roads, but there may be shorter sections where you will have to wheel a bit in rough terrain. 1-2 daily stages can reach up to 60 kilometers and over 1000 altitude meters. There may be somewhat longer climbing stages. If the Easy level suits you with a pedal bike, you can perhaps manage the Medium level with an e-bike

Equipment list

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

Transport

Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses are public busses taking you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms.

Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along the express bus routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.

NB: Please contact us if you wish to travel with your own bike. Not all buses allow the transport of bikes, and it will cost extra. We will be happy checking it out for you and helping you with this..

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