Cycling in Valdres

Explore the friendly cycling paths of Valdres

An open mountain landscape, grand views, cute sheep, friendly hosts and home-cooked meals are a few reasons to give Valdres a chance on your next cycling holiday.

Imagine cycling on quiet mountain gravel roads. There is no noise, no pollution and no traffic. The only road blocks from time to time are a few curious goats, cute sheep or lazy cows that are just grazing around and generally enjoying summer.

Sounds perfect for a cycling holiday, doesn’t it? And yet Valdres does not get overcrowded with tourists – there is plenty of space for everyone.

Valdres is a certified Cyclist Welcome destination with hundreds of kilometres of marked cycling routes. The varied landscape makes sure even the most experienced cycling enthusiasts don’t get bored.

The terrain is dominated by large lakes and impressive mountains, however many routes are surprisingly easy and suitable for the whole family. You can get lots of tips in the Valdres Bicycle guide, which contains 20 route suggestions developed by the local tourist office.

It is easy to combine your cycling holiday with activities like hiking, fishing, and visits to summer mountain farms and cultural sites. Choose traditional accommodation along the way and you will also have every chance to experience the best of the region’s local delicacies.

Try one of Norway's most popular cycling routes

Cycling offers near Mjølkevegen

Mjølkevegen from start to finish (250 kilometres)

Get the ultimate cycling experience by challenging yourself along 250 kilometres of beautiful mountain roads. The route takes 4-6 days depending on your level and preferences – there are plenty of things to see and do on the way!

The route includes some challenging sections and it is not recommended that beginners or young children attempt the full route.

Many cyclists start or end the trip at Storefjell Resort Hotel in Gol or at Ruten Fjellstue in Espedalen/Vinstra. For a personal itinerary, please contact Valdres Tourist Office (tel. 0047 61 35 94 10), and they will be happy to help.

Mjølkevegen family route (35 kilometres)

The family route is an easy route to the mountain resorts of Vaset and Storefjell. It is a great alternative for families with children, less experienced cyclists, or simply those who prefer to take it easy.

Enjoy the silence, admire the views, breathe the fresh air, and pay a visit to some of the summer mountain farms with grazing animals.

Price from NOK 955 per person per night including accommodation, breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. Children from 6-15 years go half price, and 0-5 year-olds can join for free. Bike rental and baggage transportation are available on request.

Mjølkevegen scenic route (160 kilometres)

This section of Mjølkevegen is both challenging and easy, but one thing is for sure – it will give you an experience of a lifetime. The boat ride with the over 100 year old M/B Bitihorn across the Bygdin Lake makes this a truly unique tour.

Some parts require a decent level of fitness, but it is worth the effort: You are rewarded with astonishing views and an easy downhill ride on the other side.

Price from NOK 999 per person per night including accommodation, breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. Bike rental and luggage transportation are available on request.

Video: Ride the Mjølkevegen road

Other cycling offers in Valdres

The cycling El Dorado around Storefjell Resort Hotel

Make Storefjell Resort Hotel (1,001 metres above sea level) your base for a cycling holiday at Golsfjellet and the surrounding mountain areas. With easy access to numerous trails in the woods, over mountain plains and through rural landscapes, this is no doubt one of the best areas for cycling in the Norwegian mountains. Storefjell is also the starting and finishing point for the Mjølkevegen route.

Price from NOK 675 per night including breakfast, maps and route suggestions. Storefjell’s facilities include a mini water-park, a spa, bike rental, transport to and from the train and bus station, restaurants and horseback riding.

Family cycling tour from Gomobu

Take the whole family on an easy, 35-kilometre long cycling trip lined with grand views. Cycle at your own pace through farm pastures and by lakes in the idyllic area of Jaslangen. The highest point on the trip is Panoramavegen, where you have a 360 degree view and can see all the way to the Jotunheimen National Park.

Price from NOK 955 per night in a double room including breakfast, packed lunch and dinner. Children from 0 to 5 years can join for free, and those from 6 to 15 years get a 50% discount.

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Cycling in Valdres

Mjølkevegen cycling route (250 km)

The Mjølkevegen cycling route stretches between Vinstra in Gudbrandsdalen and Gol in Hallingdal, passing through the northern and western… Read more

Mjølkevegen cycling route (250 km)

Cycling “El Dorado” around Storefjell Resort Hotel; 1001 meters above sea level

Cycling “El Dorado” around Storefjell Resort Hotel; 1001 meters above sea level With an extensive network of great mountain roads and… Read more

Cycling “El Dorado” around Storefjell Resort Hotel; 1001 meters above sea level

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Getting here and around

By plane

The nearest international airport is Oslo Airport, located 175 kilometre south from the regional center of Fagernes and 215 kilometre from Beitostølen. Rental cars available at the airport.
By bus

From Oslo Central Station/Oslo Airport, there are express bus services available to Fagernes and Beitostølen. There are also bus services from Bergen, Lillehammer, Gjøvik and Gol.
By train

If your starting point is Gol or Vinstra, we recommend taking the train from Oslo Airport/Oslo Central Station. At the station, you can book a pick-up service to your hotel/lodge.

Safety on two wheels

Tips to keep you on the straight and narrow

When cycling on the roads in Norway, the same traffic regulations and road signs apply to you as to cars and other vehicles: Keep to the right, give way to those coming from your right, and don’t drink and bike.

You may cycle on the pavement, but adapt your speed. You may not cycle on motorways and dual carriageways. Always wear a helmet when cycling. A high visibility vest is a good idea, especially on busy roads. Only children under the age of 10 may be carried as passengers.

Your bike must have

In darkness and poor visibility make sure your bike is equipped with a white or yellow light in the front, and a red light in the back. You also need a red reflector in the rear and white or yellow reflectors on the pedals.

Make sure your bike has two brakes that work independently of each other and a bicycle bell.

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