Mountains and fjords – Narvik/Lofoten + Sogndal
An exclusive mtb tour in the Norwegian mountains and fjords





About
This tour combines the best riding in the north and south of Norway with fjords, mountains and glaciers. From the iconic 4 km slab in Narvik to the most scenic trails with fjordviews in Sogndal, we combine the best of both worlds – mountains and fjords!
- Duration
8 days - Price
TBD EUR
- Itinerary
- The area
- Practical info
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Narvik. Get installed at the yacht and get ready for the adventures ahead
Day 2
We have two days of riding near Narvik, and our main goal is to ride the epic slickrock, which is one of the largest in Europe. We will try to ride it in prime conditions, and choose the day when the weather and conditions are the best. The day we are not riding the slab we will be riding one of the epic trails in Narvik or in the borderlands to Sweden.
Day 3
Same as day 2, and travel to Svolvær in Lofoten in the afternoon
Day 4
We wake up in Svolvær, the charming capitol of the Lofoten archipelago, and as we head out to one of the iconic trails in Lofoten, we send the yacht south for us to meet it in southern Norway. Which trail will depend on the weather and conditions, since there can be quite a bit of variation of weather and conditions in the different parts of the island. Accommodation somewhere in Lofoten
Day 5
Lofoten adventure off the bike. We could for example do one of the very scenic hikes in Trollfjord or somewhere else, join a traditional fishing boat on a fishing expedition, go for a rib-tour, sauna by the fjord, or some of the other alternatives in Lofoten. There are plenty of options.
Day 6
In the morning we fly to Sandane, where we will be picked up at the airport and transported up to the superscenic trail at Haugsvarden. One of the most iconic mountain trails in western Norway, which also takes us all the way down to the fjord from the mountain of Haugsvarden. We ride down and meet the yacht which transport us to Sogndal
Day 7
The yacht transports us to Kaupanger which is the main riding centre in Sogndal. Sogndal is the regional capital of the Sognefjord, and the mountain bike capital on the fjords. For the next two days we will enjoy the loamy trails around Sogndal and Kaupanger which offer a magnificent combination of beautiful trails and fjord view. The yacht picks us up in Kaupanger after we finish our ride.
Day 8
Following breakfast we get a transport up to the mountains and the goal of the day is the mountain of Vorfjellet. The ascent to Vorfjellet follows a magnificent trail, which rewards us with an amazing view at the top, and a thrilling descent which we link up with a trail that takes us all the way down to the fjord where we can go directly to the yacht. Flight home or one more night at the yacht and additional activities the next day.
Additional activities:
Sogndal:
– Kayaking on one of the most iconic fjords in Norway, either on the UNESCO fjord of Næræyfjorden or Fjærlandsfjorden
– Sauna on the fjord in Fjærlandsfjord. Can be combined with kayaking and/or glacier hike
– Hike up to Jostedalsbreen, the biggest glacier in Norway. You can hike up to and on the glacier with beautiful views of Fjærlandsfjorden.
– Take the iconic Flåm railway up to the mountains, and one of the longest ziplines in Europe back down to the valley floor.
– Hike in Hurrungane, the most alpine part of the Norwegian mountains. Or we can also arrange climbing one of the iconic summits with guides if that is interesting.
The area
Mountain biking in Sogndal
Sogndal is the mountainbike capital on the fjords. Due to its unique location, geograpy and topography, Sogndal offers supreme mountain biking. And to top it off, it probably offers some of the most scenic trails in Norway, with fjordviews, glaciers and alpine peaks. The riding is everything from loamy flow trails to ridgeline trails up in the alpine. If you want to combine fjords and mountain biking – Sogndal is the place to go!
Mountain biking in Alvdal, Tynset and Folldal
Most of our tours are hosted in the beautiful mountain landscape neighbouring Rondane national park. The mountain biking in Alvdal, Folldal and Tynset is known for it´s unique combination of trails above and below the tree line. The mountains in the area are almost hand tailored for mountain biking, with summits that are steep enough for fantastic descents, but also mellow enough so you don´t have to push your bike too often. It is one of the driest areas in Norway, well protected from western low pressures by the mountain regions of Rondane and Jotunheimen. This means mostly dry trails throughout the season!
In Alvdal you find Mt. Tron, with Norway’s highest mountain road all the way to the summit. This provides a unique starting point to a magnificent network of trails. The area is also famous for the mountains farms, spread all around in the mountains of the region. Most of the trails we use for biking are either used as trails to the mountain farms, or to the old mines, which you also find scattered around in the area. Both result in a unique network of trails in the mountains.
Practical info
Equipment
Our rental fleet is provided by Rocky Mountain and our rental bikes are Rocky Mountain Instinct both E-MTB and analog bikes.
Your guides
CEO at Urørt and NMIG certified MTB guide
Audun holds a passion for mountain-adventures, and especially secret gems off the beaten path. Through Svaneti Backcountry and Urørt, he has been working a a professional ski- and mountainbike guide since 2013, and he has first-hand knowledge of the trails, culture, and local partners of the area.
As a mtb guide he loves to explore both in his own backyard in Norway or at exotic destinations like Georgia. Wherever the tour goes he is ready to show you the best trails adjusted to your level and needs.