Tour de Dovre - Route #2 (5-days)
Follow the same Tour de Dovre route, but we replace Trolltun with Toftemo accommodation for a slightly different package. The 132km tour offers the same fantastic views and the same cycling route.
Tour de Dovre is one of the best cycling routes Mountain-Norway has to offer. This 126 km long round-trip route takes you through beautiful mountain terrains, valleys and scenic farmlands, and through three National Parks; Rondane, Dovre and Dovrefjell. There are multiple highlights along the route; from travelling through the U-valleys of Gudbrandsdalen and Grimsdalen, to going moose and Musk Ox Safari to seeing the world famous Viewpoint Snøhetta. This route is perfect for those in average physical shape, with some cycling experience, and who want to experience the real Norwegian mountains.
Meal plan:
- Hiking Board: Breakfast, Lunch to go & Dinner
Luggage transportation:
- From Hjerkinn Fjellstue to Grimsdalshytta DNT
- From Grimsdalshytta DNT to Toftemo Turiststasjon
- From Toftemo Turiststasjon to Hjerkinn Fjellstue
Accommodation:
- Day: 1 - Hjerkinn Fjellstue
- Day: 2 - Grimsdalshytta DNT
- Day: 3 - Toftemo Turiststasjon
- Day: 4 - Hjerkinn Fjellstue
Itinerary
Agenda day 1:
Accommodation: Hjerkinn Fjellstue
Hjerkinn Fjellstue og Fjellridning have long traditions hosting travellers, with a history of providing friendly, high-quality accommodation for hikers and visitors for 1200 years.
One or several nights in fresh, crisp mountain air is good for you! Hjerkinn offers hotel rooms, apartments, a pilegrim hut and camping facilities. You can eat at the restaurant or cater for yourself, whatever you prefer.
Agenda day 2:
Cycling: Hjerkinn → Grimsdalshytta
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 3-4 hour(s)
Distance: 54 kilometers
Ascent height: 470 meters
Descent height: 490 metersThe first part of the route is relatively easy and on asphalt which will entail some road traffic. Follow the river Folla down into the valley. You will eventually arrive at Folldal an get on the Rondane National Tourist Road, heading West. You are now entering Grimsdalen which is one of the most stunning mountain valleys in Norway. Cycle between two of Norways finest national parks, Dovre national park on your right, and Rondane National Park on your left. Arrive at Grimsdalshytta which lies in the heart of Dovre National Park.
Cycling: Hjerkinn → Grimsdalshytta (Via Kvitdalen)
Difficulty: Challenging
Time: 4-6 hour(s)
Distance: 61 kilometers
Ascent height: 990 metersAlternative route to Grimsdalshytta
Accommodation: Grimsdalshytta DNT
This accommodation consists of beautiful cultural buildings and gives a scenic panoramic view over Rondane mountains. Access to many easy hikes.
Agenda day 3:
Cycling: Grimsdalshytta ↔ Toftemo
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 2-4 hour(s)
Distance: 29 kilometers
Ascent height: 360 meters
Descent height: 820 metersTravel through Grimsdalen, along the rivers Grimse, Grimsdalsmyerene and Veslegrimsi. The trail here is quite flat, but it will eventually reach a steep ascent as you climb up to a plateu. Descend 620 meters within 12 kilometers into Dovre. You are now in one of the most famous valleys in Norway Gudbrandsdalen. Follow the road North up to Toftemo.
Accommodation: Toftemo Turiststasjon
Toftemo Turiststasjon offers everything from hotelrooms, cabins, camping and glamping! In addition to good food and unique accommodation the area also offer great hiking and biking trails.
Agenda day 4:
Cycling: Toftemo ↔ Hjerkinn
Difficulty: Challenging
Time: 3-4 hour(s)
Distance: 43 kilometers
Ascent height: 328 meters
Descent height: 112 metersThis biking trail takes you from Dovre through Dombås where the mountain road across Dovrefjell offers a scenic view of Dovre National park on the one side, with Grydalen and Snøhetta on the other.
Accommodation: Hjerkinn Fjellstue
Hjerkinn Fjellstue og Fjellridning have long traditions hosting travellers, with a history of providing friendly, high-quality accommodation for hikers and visitors for 1200 years.
One or several nights in fresh, crisp mountain air is good for you! Hjerkinn offers hotel rooms, apartments, a pilegrim hut and camping facilities. You can eat at the restaurant or cater for yourself, whatever you prefer.
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