Mountains, fjords and Olympic sites
An exclusive mtb tour in the Norwegian mountains
About
This tour combines the best mountainbiking in Norway, brings you from the urban citylife in Oslo to some of the most remote mountain areas in southern Norway, and visits Olympic sites along the way!
Dates 2025: 30th June to July 6th
This is a tour with fixed dates and 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.
- Difficulty
Intermediate - Group size
4 - 10 persons - Duration
7 days - Price
2150 EUR
- Price includes:
- EO-MTBing certified-guide for 6 days
- 7 nights of accommodation
- Entrance at the spa pool
- Breakfast, dinner and lunch packs
- Shuttlecar for bikedays
- Airport transfer
- Luggage transport
- Itinerary
- The area
- Practical info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival in Oslo and airport transfer our accommodation near the Olympic site of Holmenkollen, with a magnificent view of the Oslo-fjord and the Norwegian capitol. Welcome-dinner and run through of the programme in the evening.
Day 2 – The Olympic capitol
Right next to our accommodation is one of Oslo’s main attractions, the ski arena Holmenkollen, which was the host of the 1952 winter Olympics and serve as the starting point for our tour. We embark on the magnificent network of trails from Holmenkollen, which serves as one of the most popular enduro-sites in Oslo. For the uphill we alternate between biking and taking the tram, and we will enjoy magnificent views, trails and historical sites throughout a day packed with adventure.
Distance – 24 km
700 hm climb – 700 hm descent
Day 3 – The urban life
From Holmenkollen we choose one of the thrilling descents towards the city, before we jump on the tram and head over to another of Oslo’s beautiful mtb-spots. In the area called Lillomarka there is a wide variety of trails in the spruce forest which is famous for this area. After enjoying the views and trails we will indulge ourselves with some urban life and an afterbike at one of the unique local brewpubs in Oslo. After the afterbike we will be picked up by our driver who will transport us to our next destination, Alvdal. Drivetime approx 4 hours.
Distance – 26 km
700 hm climb – 700 hm descent
Day 4 – The views
In Alvdal we will be lodged at Urørt lodge, a family farm which serves as the hub for mountain biking in Alvdal. On our first day in Alvdal we will be transported to Mt. Tron, where we will be shuttled up to a mountain plateau on Norway’s second highest lying mountain road. From the plateau we have 800 vertical meters of fantastic singletrack straight down to the valley, and we will choose the best and finest trails on our way down.
Distance – 24 km
600 hm climb – 1000 hm descent
Day 5 – 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 6 – 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 7 – 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
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer to the airport
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.
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 on all of our tours. We also provide rental bikes, specially tailored for our tours.
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 mtb 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!