Mountains and spa
An exclusive mtb tour in the Norwegian mountains
About
- With Rondane National Park as our backdrop we will experience some of the best mountain biking and mountain culture that Norway has to offer.
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 the area. Both result in a unique network of trails in the mountains.
Fixed dates 2024: 27. – 30. June 2024, 4. – 8. July and 22. – 25. August 2024.
This tour is offered both with fixed dates and as a private tour. On the fixed dates you can sign up for the tour even if you are not meeting the minimum requirements for group size. Once you have signed up we will confirm the tour when we have enough guests to meet the minimum requirement.
As a private tour outside of the fixed dates you would have to meet the minimum requirement of 4 people to book this trip.
- Difficulty
Intermediate - Group size
2-10 persons - Duration
4 days - Price
890 EUR
- Price includes:
- Urørt-guide for 3 days
- 3 nights of accommodation at mountain farms and hotels
- Entrance at the spa pool
- Breakfast, dinner and lunch packs
- Shuttlecar for bikedays
- Luggage transport
- Itinerary
- The area
- Practical info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival at Urørt Lodge, a small family-farm in Alvdal which will serve as our first stop on this tour. We will go through the different day-plans, adjust our bikes and enjoy our supper made from local produce.
Day 2 – The summer farms
After breakfast we get a shuttle up to the mountains. The tour of the day will take us through the alpine highlands, with dry singletracks in beautiful scenery, and lots of downhill. We will finish with a thrillingly fun descent down to the valley floor and the river Folla. Our shuttle picks us up at the bottom, and brings us to the other side of the valley where we will sleep at a traditional summer farm with amazing views.
Distance: 25 km
700 hm climb – 1000 hm descent
Day 3 – The spa
Straight from the summer farm we make a small climb to our first summit where we enjoy views of mountains, lakes and rivers and a long and beautiful descent. At the bottom we head back up to the mountains and the last and spectacular descent taking us all the way down to our hotel for the night. Arriving at the hotel you can enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim in the spa pool. In the evening we enjoy a delicious farewell-dinner made from local produce.
Distance: 20 km
600 hm climb – 750 hm descent
Day 4 – The traverse
Following a slow and tasty breakfast we head back out on the trails. Our shuttle will transport us to the trailhead of the day and we begin with a long and beautiful descent. The first part of the day will be spent on some beautiful trails in the forest, before we commence on a very scenic traverse bringing us back up above the treeline, two summits and the trail ends with a fantastic trail straight from the summit and down to the valley floor and the end of the tour at Urørt Lodge.
Distance: 20 km
650 hm climb – 1150 hm descent
The area
Mountain biking in Alvdal, Folldal, and Tynset
Most of our tours are hosted in the beautiful mountain landscape neighboring Rondane National Park. The mountain biking in Alvdal, Folldal and Tynset is known for its 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 Norways 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 mountain farms, spread all over the mountains in 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 the area. Both result in a unique network of trails in the mountains.
In 2019 we had the biggest Norwegian MTB-magazine on a visit, and spent a spectacular day in the mountains. See the full video here.
Practical info
How to get there
Our tours are centrally located in southeastern Norway, only 3,5 hours from Oslo international airport, and can also be easily reached by both train and car.
Accommodation
On our tours double-rooom is the standard for almost all accommodation. On some mountain farms, huts or the like family rooms or rooms that sleep more than two might occur. If you want a single-room there might be some additional costs.
Equipment
We recommend full-suspension bikes for all our tours. If you don’t want to bring your own bike we provide rental bikes from our base in Alvdal. We will also issue use a recommended packing list as reference to get the most out of your tour!
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 organizing guided ski-tours to Svaneti since 2013, and he has first-hand knowledge of the skiing, culture, and local partners of the area.
As a bike guide he is at the top of his game in this own backyard, in the neigbouring mountains to Rondane National Park, 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.
Weather
Even though most of our tours are hosted in some of the driest areas of Norway, we will still be in the mountains and above the tree line for a longer period of time on most of our tours. We encourage all our guests to be prepared for all kinds of weather, and all seasons, even during mid-summer. At all times follow the instructions of your guide, and use the issued packing lists as reference to get the most out of your tour!
Terms of payment
When the order is placed you pay a deposit equaling 30 % of the total price. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. The agreement between the parties is not binding until the deposit is paid in full. To read our full terms and conditions click here.