Summer farmer for a day
Live 24 hours as an original Norwegian summer farmer. This is a unique opportunity to live like a farmer in the summer like in the old days. There are still some active summer farms left in this part of Norway, and now you can take part in it. Try to milk a cow, and make cheese and butter from it straight away. There is no car coming and collecting the milk up at this off-grit summer farm, so you will have to make products from the milk straight away to conserve it.
Highpoint
- Live as a mountain farmer for 24 hours
- Local and self-made food
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- Participation in the mountain farm life
- Accommodation x 1 with
Dinner and Breakfast and lunch
Season & Prices 2024
July and August
Thursday to Friday
First arrival 04. July
Last Arrival 29. August
Prices:
Adult: NOK 3.990*
Children u 15 y. NOK 1.125
*Minimum and max 2 adults
Important details
Been in Norway for 48 hours.
Nonallergic to cow, horse, goat
Everyone is welcome to join this hiking adventure, regardless of experience.
Accommodation
Sparstad Summer Farm
At the farm, you will stay in an old barn, where everything is the old-fashioned way, with a toilet outside and water in the stream. There is no electricity or phone reception here. You will sleep in single beds.
Meals
You will make your meal together with your host with ingredients from the farm. Lunch when arriving, dinner in the evening and breakfast before you leave.
Location
Norway, Vang
The farm is located in a valley called Sanddalen close to the village Vang In Valdres. This is at the doorstep of Jotunheimen
Difficulty
Easy
No physical skills required.
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
Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses take you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way, you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms. The buses have free WiFi, power outlets with USB chargers, and toilets.
Departure at 8.30 am from Oslo Bus terminal, arriving at 12.31 pm
Departure at 2.30 pm from Øye in Vang, arriving at 6.35 pm in Oslo
Your host will pick you up by car at the bus station (30-minute drive)
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Map
This is the route you will cycle!
Day to day
Practical information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
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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