Tour de Dovre – 3 Days

3 Days – Self-Guided

Enjoy the full Tour de Dovre in just three days—a perfect cycling holiday in Norway for those short on time. This condensed adventure covers the same route through three national parks, offering stunning landscapes, cultural highlights, and local flavors like the original Tour de Dovre versions.

Highlights

Experience 3 national parks
Perfekt weekend cycling tour

Included

2 x Accommodation
2 x Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Luggage transport
Tour description

Season & Price 2025

June – September

Daily departures
First departure: 19.06.2025*
Last departure: 05.09.2025

*Can be changes due to reindeer in the area

Price:
Adult (double room):
NOK 5.950
Single room suppl.: NOK 1.250
Children (6-12 yrs): NOK 4.200

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Tour De Dovre – Cycling Holiday in Norway

Our “Weekend Tour de Dovre” offers the same unforgettable cycling journey as the original Tour de Dovre but in a condensed format. Covering the full scenic route, we’ve simply removed the first and last overnight stays, perfect for travelers short on time but eager to dive into new adventures.

This tour takes you through Norway’s diverse landscapes, with welcoming local communities, friendly farms, and unique encounters with Norwegian wildlife. Ride past three stunning national parks, each offering distinctive views and well-marked trails.

With luggage transported for you, you can fully enjoy the adventure. Two nights, relax in comfortable accommodations with hearty local cuisine that showcases the region’s flavors. Bike rentals, including mountain and e-bikes, are available to ensure everyone can join the ride.

Tour de Dovre is ready to offer you an unforgettable weekend cycling experience that captures the best of Norway. Join us to explore its wonders!

Day by Day

Day 1: Arrival and Cycling

Transport
Individual arrival at Dombås.
Head to Trolltun Guesthouse from where the tour starts.

Bike rental: If you booked a bike, you can pick it up at Trolltun Guesthouse.

Luggage transport: To make sure, that your luggage will be transported to Hjerkinn (your first overnight stay), you need to deliver your luggage until 12.00 pm.

Extra: If you want, we can book the train ticket to Dombås for you. Please contact us in advance.

Cycling: Trolltun – Hjerkinn Fjellstue

Time: 2-3 h, Distance: 33 km, ↑ 328 meters

You follow the old mountain road along Dovrefjell. On the right-hand side, you see the stunning Dovre National Park, and on the left, you can see Grytdalen and Snøhetta, the highest mountain in Dovrefjell. There are several beautiful spots along the route where you can stop to take photos and enjoy a break.

Accommodation: Hjerkinn Fjellstue
Meals: – / – / Dinner

Day 2: Cycling Hjerkinn - Grimsdalshytta

Time: 3-4 h, Distance: 54 km, ↑ 470 meters

The route between Hjerkinn and Grimsdalshytta follows first a forest trail to the beautiful Kvitvalley before you reach the road to Folldal. From Folldal you follow Rondane National Tourist Roads towards Grimsdalen. Here you cycle between the two national parks – Dovre National Park on one side and Rondane National Park on the other until you reach the accommodation for the night.

Accommodation: Grimsdalshytta DNT
Meals: Breakfast / packed lunch / dinner

Dag 3: Cycling Grimsdalshytta - Trolltun

Time: 2-5 h, Distance: 42 km, ↑ 764 meters

From the heart of Dovre National Park, you follow the gorgeous Grimsdalen further upstream along the river Grimse,. The route is relatively flat with the exception of the last steep climb up to the mountain pass. From there, a steep downhill will bring you into the Gudbrandsdalen that you will follow until you reach Dombås.

Add-on: If you like to stay a night more in Dombås, we can book a night at Trolltun Guesthouse for you.

Accommodation: –

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!

Add-on

Bike rental
When you rent a bike from us, you can pick it up at the Trolltun Guesthous ein Dombås. The bikes are equipped with rep kit, bottle holder, luggage rack and flat pedals.
Helmet and bike bag can be booked in addittion.

Train from/to Oslo
We always want to facilitate you to make green choices. You can choose to add train tickets from/to Oslo. The train station is about 2 km away from Trolltun Guesthouse and we recommend booking a taxi (we will supply you with the right contact/phone number).

Extra night at Dombås
If you would like to stay the last night again in Dombås, let us know, and we can add a night at Trolltun Guesthouse for you.

Musk Ox Safari and Horseback Riding
Discover two of the region’s most iconic activities: a musk ox safari and horseback riding. Witness these incredible animals in their natural habitat on a guided hike or explore the stunning landscape on horseback with Hjerkinn. To fully enjoy these experiences, consider adding an overnight stay in Hjerkinn. Please contact us for booking details.

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 cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack. To make this operation possible, you need to deliver your luggage the first day at Trolltun Guesthouse at noon 12.00 pm.

Accommodation

At Hjerkinn you will get a private bathroom with a toilet and shower. In the DNT lodge Grimsdalshytta, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are in the hall.

Hjerkinn Fjellstue:
Hjerkinn Fjellstue og Fjellridning in Dovrefjell National park has a long tradition of hosting travelers and has provided friendly, high-quality accommodation for hikers and visitors for 1200 years. 

Grimsdalshytta DNT-cabin:
Grimsdalshytta is situated in the picturesque Grimsdalen Valley, near the village of Dovre. The lodge is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with towering mountains, lush forests, and meandering rivers. Grimsdalshytta offers stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and provides you with an unforgettable experience in the heart of Norway’s wilderness.

Meals

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be a 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. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.

Route

Gravel/trail
You will receive GPX coordinates compatible with your mobile device or GPS. Most of the trail follows well-maintained gravel roads, which, while occasionally featuring some potholes, are generally in good condition. Certain sections of the trail are also paved with asphalt.

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. 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

This tour do not include transport.

Add train tickets
Travel green. We want to make it easy for you to choose an environmentally friendly trip. Let us know if you would like us to book your train tickets.