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Mjølkevegen: North Route, 3 days
3 days, self-guided
On this 3-days bike trip in Norway, you’ll explore stunning mountain landscapes, cycling through iconic routes like Kongevegen and Slettefjell. Surrounded by wild mountains, you’ll experience traditional farm life and savor delicious local food, traveling by both bike and boat.
Highlights
- Boat ride with M/B Bitihorn
- Delicious local food
- Local summer farm culture
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- Boat cruise
- Luggage transport
- 2 x Accommodation
- 2 x Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Detailed tour description
- Original Mjølkevegen map
Excluded
- Bike transport, when bringing your own
Season and Price 2025
Daily departures
First Arrival: 27.06.2025
Last Arrival: 30.08.2025
Additional arrivals in September:
04. – 06.09 and
11. – 13.09.2025
Price:
Person in double room:
NOK 8.500
Singleroom suppl.:
NOK 1.600
Mjølkevegen – a cycling adventure
The beautiful route Mjølkevegen has been named one of the best cycling routes in Norway. The full route stretches over 250 km, from Vinstra to Gol. We have picked out some highlights from the north route, that you can cycle during a weekend, for example.
This great cycle tour is perfect for cyclists with some experience who are in good shape, and who want a fantastic cycling experience in one of Norway’s most beautiful areas. The northern route offers great nature experiences and takes you through beautiful mountain landscapes such as Slettefjellvegen and part of the Kings road. This great week-end tour is perfect to experience the best of Valdres region in a few days.
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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Add on
Bike rental
When you rent a bike from us, you can pick it up and deliver it back close to your first accommodation. The price includes a lock and a rep kit. All pedals are flat.
Extra costs for helmet, luggage tray and bag.
E-Bike, NOK 2.100 (2 days)
Trek Powerfly
Mountain Bike, NOK 1.100 (2 days)
Trek Marlin
Helmet, NOK 350 (2 days)
Additional night at Radisson Blu Mountain Resort in Beitostølen
Maybe you wish to stay one day longer in Beitostølen. In this case you can add a night to your stay. Breakfast is included in these prices.
NOK 1.460 per pers. in a double room (single room suppl. NOK 440)
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.
Accomodation
All the accommodations have double/twin beds with private bathrooms.
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.
Beitostølen Radisson Hotel:
Radisson Blu Mountain Resort is centrally located in the middle of the small mountain village of Beitostølen, not far away from the bus stop, many shops and other services. A comfortable and nice place to enjoy your last day.
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 will be given a physical hiking map, as well as gpx coordinates you can use on your mobile or GPS. Most of the trail runs on nice gravel roads, they can have some holes but are generally of a good standard. Short parts are on 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. 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 an analog 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
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.
Bus departures
You can choose your arrival time on day 1.
But to make it back to Oslo on day 3 you will have to reach the last bus from Beitostølen in the late afternoon.
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