Shuttle to Tunnelvegen: Øvre Årdal – Sletterust (Passenger & Bike)
Want to cycle the Tunnelvegen and the 1000-meter route? Book a ticket for yourself and your bike on the Valdresekspressen bus from Øvre Årdal bus station to Sletterust – the starting point of the ride. Choose between two daily departures. Space for up to four bikes. A simple and sustainable start to an unforgettable cycling adventure in Jotunheimen.
Prices:
- Adult incl. 1 bicycle: NOK 250
- Children up to 17 years incl. 1 bicycle: NOK 200
Note: Maximum 4 guests (adults and children) per departure. The booking system will not work if you select more.
Daily bus departures from Øvre Årdal Bus Station:
- 09:20 with arrival at Sletterust at 09:39
- 16:55 with arrival at Sletterust at 17:14
Easy Transport to the Starting Point of Tunnelvegen and the 1000-Meter Route
Want to experience the spectacular cycling route through Tunnelvegen and the 1000-meter road? Now you can easily reach the starting point with combined passenger and bike transport from Øvre Årdal to Sletterust – the beginning of this popular and scenic ride.
Learn more about the route here.
Daily bus departures from Øvre Årdal bus station:
- 09:20 with arrival at Sletterust at 09:39 (every day)
- 16:55 with arrival at Sletterust at 17:14
(every day until August 22, then daily except Saturdays)
Departure point is Øvre Årdal bus station. You are responsible for loading and unloading your own bike on the bus. There is space for a maximum of 4 bikes per departure, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
This product is only valid for passenger transport with a bike on the route Øvre Årdal – Sletterust. If you wish to travel without a bike, you can purchase a regular bus ticket at www.nor-way.no.
Welcome to an easy, comfortable, and sustainable start to an unforgettable cycling adventure in Jotunheimen – we wish you a great trip!
Additional information:
- You are responsible for loading and unloading your own bike on the bus. Please arrive in good time to avoid delaying the departure.
- Departure time:
Øvre Årdal Bus Station
09:20 (every day)
16:55 (every day until 22 August 2025; thereafter daily except Saturdays)
Disclaimer:
This product is only valid for passenger transport with a bike on the route Øvre Årdal – Sletterust. If you wish to travel without a bike, you can purchase a regular bus ticket at www.nor-way.no.
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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!
Departures from Oslo
Monday-Wednesday
8.30 am – 1.05 pm
Thursdays
8.30 am – 1.05 pm
3.05 pm – 7.05 pm
5.00 pm – 9.05 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Friday
8.30 am - 1.05 pm
1.05 pm – 5.45 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Saturday
8.30 am - 1.05 pm
10.20 am – 1.35 pm
Sunday
10.20 am – 1.35 pm
12.20 pm – 4.50 pm
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.
Departures from Gjendesheim
Monday-Friday
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm
Saturday
10.00 am – 2.45 pm
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm
Sunday
10.00 am – 2.45 pm
10.00 am -2.21 pm (Directly to Oslo Airport)
4.00 pm – 8.20 pm
5.35 pm – 10.00 pm
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. Use your beewax food wrap. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Accomodation
Gjendesheim Turisthytte DNT:
Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878. The hut is run by DNT and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains, with Besseggen Ridge as a neighbor.
Gjendebu Turisthytte DNT:
At 990 masl at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local food – and is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871.
Memurubu Turisthytte:
Memurubu is a tourist hut at the end or start of the famous Besseggen hiking trail. Memurubu is originally an old mountain pasture dating back to 1872, but has had tourists for just as long. Cows are still grazing around the tourist hut, which lies at the mouth of the river Muru in the valley Memurudalen.
Trails and weather
The conditions in the autumn are wonderful, but it can also give some challenges. You need to be prepared to walk in the snow in case of snowfall. We have also described alternative routes for the steepest parts if the exposure or conditions makes it uncountable. In September, normal temperature is between 0-10 degrees.
All the paths are well-marked. The terrain varies from flat and easy to rocky and hilly. All the hikes as a short steep, exposed crux where you will have to use both legs and arms. Thou these sections can be avoided by walking an alternative route around.
Equipment list
We will send you equipment-list when ordering.
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