Snowcoach - 2 days in Jotunheimen

Snowcoach – 2 winter days in Jotunheimen

On this 2-days winter adventure in the mountains of Norway, you have the chance to explore Jotunheimen on snowshoes and stay in a traditional Norwegian cabin with delicious local food.

Our snowcoaches will bring you into Jotunheimen – this snowcoach drive is an experience itself – these nostalgic vehicles are 60 years old and connecting the remote village with the civilization.

Highlights

Snowcoach
A winter night in Jotunheimen in a remote village

Included

Snowcoach tour from Tyin to Eidsbugarden, return
Accommodation incl. full board
Snowshoes

Season & Prices 2024

February – May

From 16.02. – 01.05. 2023

Prices:
Adult: NOK 3.550
Child 6-13y: 2.115
Singl room suppl. NOK 445

Day to day

Day 1

Snowcoach tour

Meeting point and time: Tyin (parking, parking fee applies) at 13:30

Our snowcoaches are running daily on a fixed schedule between Tyin (at road 53) and the remote village of Eidsbugarden. We will fix your luggage on top of the snowchoach. Passengers are sitting inside – there is space for up to 12 persons in each snowchoach. The ride to Eidsbugarden will take about 45 min and is an experience in itself – sitting in these historical vehicles and be driven into a winter-wonderland far away from civilization.

Lunch

After arrival in Eidsbugarden, you will check in at the traditionell accommodation Fondsbu DNT. Fondsbu DNT is one of the oldest cabins from the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) and widely known for its good atmosphere, hosts and great location.

Here we will serve you a lunch, before you will head out to explore the region on snowshoes.

Snowshoeing

Our guides will give you a pair of snowshoes and poles. Snowshoes are easy and fun to handle and everybody can use them after a short introduction. We will give you as well a map/description about possible snowshoe hikes in the closer surrounding of the village of Eidsbugarden.

Accomodation

The cosy accommodation Fondsbu DNT will be your base for tonight and serve you a delicous 3-course dinner in the evening.

Here you can find as well a bar, a library and a fireplace room where you can relaxe after a day outside. Enjoy your time at this remote place in Jotunheimen.

Day 2

Snowshoeing or peacefull winter

After a good night sleep and a rich breakfast, you can go on your second snowshoe hike or just enjoy the silence and peacefull winter athomsphere at Eidsbugarden.

When you go on another snowshoe tour, we will provide you with an tour description and map.

Snowcoach

At 11.45 our snowchoaches will drive you back to Tyin. Arrival time 12:30.

Bus back

Add-on:
When you booked through us the buss back to Oslo/Bergen, Voss or Flåm we will bring you to the closest bus stop.

We recommend

Bus from Oslo/Bergen/Voss/Flåm to Tyin

Our comfortable busses are connecting Jotunheimen with Bergen, Voss, Flåm and Oslo. It is easy to arrive by bus and to enjoy the scenic journey from the bustle of the cities and touristic hotspots to the countryside roads until you reach Norways highest mountain range, Jotunheimen.

All our coaches offer adjustable seats, free Wi-Fi, outlets with USB charging ports and toilet facilities on board.
Included pick up from bus station to the start of the snowcoach adventure.

Bus from Oslo: 08:30 every day, back in Oslo at 18:45

Bus from Bergen: 09:10 every day, back 18:00 (every day except Sundays: 21:50)

Bus from Voss: 10:50 every day, back 16:18 (every day, except Sunday: 20:08)

Bus from Flåm: 12:00 every day, back 15:02 (every day, except Sunday: 18:57)

Important details

We are running several snowchoaches during daytime and it is possible to choose another sheduled departure on request.

Are you travelling in a group with more than 6 people, it is possible to set up tailor made departures. Please contact us.

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Experience Jotunheimen with us!

Map

This is the route you will cycle!

Day to day

Day 1: Arrival Oslo

Arrival Oslo

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Oslo

Included meals: -

Optional: When you want to rent a bike, you will use the first day to pick up your rental bike from Fara Cycling in Oslo (before 6 pm, on Saturdays 4pm, Sundays not available).
We teamed up with the famous Norwegian brand Fara Cycling to give you the chance to ride one of the best gravel bikes.

Day 2: Train to Vinstra and cycling to Bygdin

Transport
Take the train (prebooked from us) from Oslo Central Station to Vinstra.

Cycling from Vinstra to Bygdin
Distance: 90 km, ↑ 2240 meters
On your first day, you will cycle on a gravel road from the valley of Gudbransdalen up to Jotunheimen. You will follow “Jotunheimvegen”, cycling from the woods 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, where you will find your accommodation at the lake Bygdin.

Accommodation: Bygdin Høyfjellshotell

Included meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 3: Cycling Bygdin - Syndinstøga

Cycling from Bygdin to Syndinstøga via Slettefjell

Distance: 58 km, ↑ 1670 meters

From Bygdin, you cycle down the road to Beitostølen village and continue towards the mountain pass Slettefjell along a gravel road. This is an active summer farm areaand you will get a lovely view over Valdres. Back in the valley, you have the chance to visit the stave church in Høre . From here you need to cycle up again to the last mountain pass on the trip. Reaching the top of the hill you will find your accommodation.

Accommodation: Syndinstøga

Included meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Day 4: Cycling Syndinstøga - Gol

Cycling from Syndinstøga to Gol

Distance: 74 km, ↑ 955 meters

The third day you cycle through a summer farm landscape where you will probably meet many animals grazing along the road, passing cabin villages, lakes and you have a chance to stop at one of the farm to eat a lunch and experience local farm live.

Transport
Take the train from Gol to Oslo (prebooked).

Accommodation: Thon Hotel, Oslo

Included meals: Dinner, packed lunch and dinner

Day 5: Departure

Optional: Deliver Rental bike

Deliver the rental bike to the shop of Fara Cycling at 10 am.

Included meals: Breakfast

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!

Accommodations

All the accommodations have double/twin beds with private bathrooms.

Hotel Thon, Oslo:
3-star hotel close to the train staion and Bike rental, including breakfast buffet.

Bygdin Høyfjellshotell:
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 sure to be the highlight of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and comes to taste great.

Syndinstøga:
Here there are 22 beds divided into 2 apartments and 3 hunting lodges. They have a great restaurant and pub, with good atmosphere and beautiful views. Syndinstøga is known for its good food. With a focus on local and sustainable ingredients, the kitchen composes today's dinner menu. It serves dishes based on moose and deer from local hunters. Lamb and mountain pig from the farms at Syndin and fish from local suppliers.

Bikes

Bring your own bike as this bike fits best to you and your demands. You can take the bike with you by bus/train from Oslo

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 to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening

Route

Gravel/trail

You receive from us the original Mjølkevegen map and gpx coordinates you can use on your GPS device.
The Mjølkevegen is a well-maintained gravel road, used as well by cars and other vehicles. Some parts will be paved roads.

Difficulty

Hard

Kilometres: 50 - 100 kilometres
Elevation: 800-2000 accent meters
Terrain: fine gravel roads or asphalt

Participation in this tour demands good physical preparation and familiarity with extended periods of gravelbike riding. Daily distances are between 58 – 90 km, involving 1000 – 2000 climbing meters. You can anticipate numerous challenging uphill segments during the day. Our itineraries are tailored for gravel bikes and would prove excessively lengthy for e-bikes without the opportunity for recharging en route.

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 with you.

Transport

This tour includes the train from Oslo to the starting point at Vinstra and back from Gol to Oslo. Travel green just not only feels good but is it as well comfortable and relaxing way to reach your bikepacking adventure.

Day 2: Oslo-Vinstra by train
08.02 am-11.09 am

Day 4: Gol- Oslo by Train
7.28 pm-10.22 pm