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The Mjølkevegen Gravel Collective
8 Days | Guided | Summer | Gravel Cycling | Mjølkevegen
Experience one of Norway’s most scenic gravel routes with fellow riders on this guided adventure, travelling from the extensive native forests around Lemonsjøen to the rural uplands of Valdres, passing beneath some of Norway’s highest peaks in Jotunheimen National Park. A unique adventure on some of Norway’s finest gravel roads.
Highlights
- Ride & chat with Mark Beaumont & Markus Stitz
- The scenic Jotunheimvegen
- Delicious local food & authentic accommodation
- Climbing 1,000 m on switchbacks above a stunning fjord
Included
- Transfer from Oslo centre to Lemonsjøen
- Transfer from Golsfjellet to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Luggage transport
- 7x Accommodation incl. breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 5x Packed lunch
- Boat cruise with M/B Bitihorn
- Private sauna at Filefjellstuene (1 hour)
- Tour leading by Markus Stitz, accompanied by Mark Beaumont
- English speaking JVB local guide
- Tour description
- CO2 compensation
Dates and Price
6 – 13 September 2026
Price:
Person in double room:
NOK 32.900
Single room suppl.:
NOK 4.000
Description
Ride the Mjølkevegen with two adventure cycling legends – Mark Beaumont, round-the-world record holder, and Markus Stitz, round-the-world singlespeed cyclist and gravel guidebook author.
Experience one of Norway’s most scenic gravel routes with fellow riders on this guided adventure, travelling from the extensive native forests around Lemonsjøen to the rural uplands of Valdres, passing beneath some of Norway’s highest peaks in Jotunheimen National Park.
This ride is designed for cyclists with advanced fitness; a unique adventure on some of Norway’s finest gravel roads.
About Mark Beaumont & Markus Stitz
Mark Beaumont is one of the world’s best-known endurance cyclists and a leading voice in adventure and exploration. Based in Edinburgh, he has spent the past two decades pushing the limits of human endurance on the bike, working in more than 100 countries and speaking at thousands of events. Among several Guinness World Records, he remains the fastest person to have cycled around the world. @mrmarkbeaumont
Markus Stitz is a route designer, filmmaker, photographer and guidebook author based in Edinburgh. He is best known for becoming the first person to cycle around the world on a singlespeed bike, covering 34,000 kilometres unsupported. Markus now creates gravel and bikepacking routes, films and guidebooks that inspire people to explore landscapes by bike and regularly guides rides in Scotland and beyond. @reizkultur
Map
Day to Day
Good to Know
Below you will find practical information about gravelbiking in Norway on Mjølkevegen and Rallarvegen.
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Add-On
Gravel bike rental, 7 days: NOK 3.500
Olympia Handy 20S (or similar)
Frame: Double-butted 6061 aluminium
Tires: Schwalbe G-One COMP 45-622
Groupset: Shimano GRX
Front and rear der: Shimano RX400
Cassette: 11×39
When you rent a bike from us, you can pick it up at your first accomodation and give it back at the last one. The price includes a helmet, a lock and a rep kit. Pedals are flat, but you can bring your own if you wish. Pedals are flat, but you can bring your own if you wish. Please let us know in advance if you do so.
Extra night in Oslo
Person in double room incl. breakfast: NOK 1.320
Single room suppl.: NOK 750
If you are interested in seeing the capital of Norway or cycling in the gravel eldorado of Nordmarka (only possible with your own bike), you can add a night in Oslo before your cycling trip.
Important Details
To fully enjoy your gravel adventure in the area, it’s important to dress appropriately according to the weather. The temperatures can vary a lot during the day, especially when you cycle from the mountains to the valley. We recommend waterproof and warm layers that you can add and remove easily in addition to gravel cycling shoes, suncream and cycling glasses. Helmets are mandatory.
Luggage Transport
We will send your luggage from hotel to hotel, so you only need to take with you a small saddle bag or fill the pockets of your jersey.
Accommodations
Lemonsjøen 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.
Bygdin Høifieldshotel
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Enjoy cosy rooms in and the 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
Enjoy a cozy cabin feeling in state-of-the art accommodation. Once a traditional mountain farm, this is now a modern mountain lodge with comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a great restaurant in the main lodge.
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. At breakfast you will make your own packed lunch to bring for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos flask, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Route
Gravel
Most of the tour follows well-maintained gravel roads. They may have occasional potholes but are generally in good condition. There are also some brief sections on asphalt or trails.
Difficulty
Medium
Distance per day: up to 100 kilometres
Ascent per day: up to approximately 1500 meters
Terrain: gravel roads or asphalt
Trips are mainly on good gravel or asphalt roads, but there might be short sections where you must cycle a bit in rough terrain. Stages can reach up to 100 km and have some challenging climbs. Suitable for experienced riders with good endurance, but who do not want to rush between each destination.
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.
Arrival / Departure
Arrival:
The transport from city centre of Oslo to Lemonsjøen is included in the package and the transport of a bike in a bikecase is included. The transfer from Oslo Gardermoen airport to the city centre is not included. An express train is connecting the airport to the central station in Oslo every 10 minutes (tickets to buy at the train station) and your hotel will be located a only short walking distance away from the station.
Departure:
A transfer for the group will be organized from Kamben to Oslo Gardermoen. Estimated arrival time at the airport around 12.30.