Join legendary endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont and filmmaker/adventure rider Markus Stitz for a fully supported multi-day gravel expedition across one of Norway’s most iconic routes.
This is more than a ride. It’s a guided journey through high mountain plateaus, traditional dairy farms, and remote gravel roads, shaped by two of the world’s most experienced adventure riders. The ride is the perfect opportunity if you would like to try multi-day riding, with added comfort and guidance.
If you have any questions about the ride – please email Markus Stitz at markus@dirtdash.cc – We are very happy to share more information and discuss if the ride is for you.
Why This Ride is Unique
- Expert Guidance – Learn from Mark and Markus, who bring decades of endurance riding, route creation, and storytelling.
- Insider Knowledge – Gain local insight on route conditions, terrain, and mountain culture.
- A Personal Adventure – Small group sizes mean you ride with like-minded people.
- Curated Experience – Handpicked accommodation, luggage transfers, and support make this a worry-free expedition.
This is not a race, not a sportive, but a fully supported, immersive gravel experience.
The Ride
Over several days, you’ll traverse:
- High mountain plateaus with panoramic views
- Traditional summer farms still in operation (seter/støls culture)
- Remote valleys, forests, and lakesides
- Long, flowing gravel sections for rhythm and immersion
Each day blends riding with local food, culture, and storytelling from Mark and Markus.
Fully Supported
- Pre-planned route with GPX and daily briefings
- Luggage transfer between accommodations
- Logistical support
- Accommodation and food pre-arranged for the group
- Insights on pacing, gear choice, and endurance from your guides
Ride Level
- Intermediate gravel or mountain bike riders – the routes are not technical, so ideal if you want to transition into off-road riding
- Multi-day consecutive riding (3–7 hrs/day)
- Comfortable with mixed terrain and moderate climbs
- Ready to experience alpine weather variability
Group Size & Atmosphere
- Small, intimate group for personal interaction with the guides
- A focus on camaraderie and immersive adventure
- Places are strictly limited to maintain quality and authenticity
Why Mjølkevegen?
- Ride alongside legends on a route rarely offered as a guided experience
- Experience Norway’s stunning landscapes and cultural heritage
- Enjoy adventure without uncertainty, supported by expert knowledge
Secure Your Place
- Multi-day ride, limited spaces
- A rare opportunity to ride Mjølkevegen with Mark Beaumont & Markus Stitz
Basics
- 6 – 13 September 2026
- Price per person in double/twin room: NOK 32,900 (appr. £2,550)
- Single room supplement: NOK 4,000 (appr. £310)
Highlights
- Ride & chat with Mark Beaumont & Markus Stitz
- The scenic Jotunheimvegen
- Delicious local food & authentic accommodation
- Climbing 1,000 m on switchbacks above a stunning fjord
Included
- Transfer from Oslo city centre to Lemonsjøen
- Transfer from Golsfjellet to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Luggage transport
- 7 nights accommodation incl. breakfast
- 6 dinners
- 5 packed lunches
- Boat cruise with M/B Bitihorn
- Private sauna at Filefjellstuene (1 hour)
- Local guide
- Tour description
- CO2 compensation
Not Included
- Flights/transport to and from Oslo
- Drinks for lunch & dinner
Add-ons
- Gravel bike rental (7 days, including bike transfer back to the starting point): NOK 3,500
- Extra night in Oslo, person in double room incl. breakfast: NOK 1,320 (single room suppl.: NOK 750)
- Oslo Highlights guided bike tour including city bike rental and helmet, per person: NOK 595
About Mark Beaumont & Markus Stitz
Mark Beaumont is one of the world’s best-known endurance cyclists and a leading voice in adventure and exploration. Based in Edinburgh, he has spent the past two decades pushing the limits of human endurance on the bike, working in more than 100 countries and speaking at thousands of events. Among several Guinness World Records, he remains the fastest person to have cycled around the world. @mrmarkbeaumont
Markus Stitz is a route designer, filmmaker, photographer and guidebook author based in Edinburgh. He is best known for becoming the first person to cycle around the world on a singlespeed bike, covering 34,000 kilometres unsupported. Markus now creates gravel and bikepacking routes, films and guidebooks that inspire people to explore landscapes by bike and regularly guides rides in Scotland and beyond. @reizkultur
Short Programme
| Day | Activity | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | Arrival in Oslo and Meet & Greet by JVB Guide | Thon Terminus (or similar), Oslo |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Lemonsjøen and cycling warm-up | Lemonsjøen Fjellstue |
| Day 3 | Cycling Jotunheimvegen | Bygdin Høifieldshotel |
| Day 4 | Hike Synshorn, boat cruise on Bygdin lake and short ride to Filefjell | Filefjellstuene |
| Day 5 | Cycling 1000-metern or off-day | Filefjellstuene |
| Day 6 | Cycling to Vaset | Gomobu Fjellstue |
| Day 7 | Cycling to Golsfjellet | Kamben Høyfjellshotell |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Oslo Airport Gardermoen |
Accommodation
Lemonsjøen Fjellstue
Lemonsjøen Fjellstue offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. The air is crisp and clean, with the sounds of birds and wildlife providing a peaceful soundtrack. The cozy cabins and warm hospitality of the staff assure you a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Bygdin Høifieldshotel
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Enjoy cosy rooms in and the historical atmosphere. The food here is a highlight of your stay. Delicious dinners are made from local ingredients and served with love.
Filefjellstuene
Enjoy a cozy cabin feeling in state-of-the art accommodation. Once a traditional mountain farm, this is now a modern mountain lodge with comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a great restaurant in the main lodge.
Gomobu Mountain Lodge
Known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly hosts, Gomobu is a welcoming mountain lodge on the edge of Valdresfjellet. The lodge serves tasty, locally sourced food that reflects the region’s traditions and flavours.
Kamben Høyfjellshotell
Located on Golsfjellet, this is a charming mountain hotel with a long tradition of hospitality and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The welcoming hosts make sure guests feel at home from the moment they arrive. The hotel is known for its excellent cuisine, offering delicious five-course dinners made from locally sourced ingredients that reflect the tastes of the region.
Meals
All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. At breakfast you will make your own packed lunch to bring for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos flask, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Route
Most of the tour follows well-maintained gravel roads. Occasionally, the roads might have potholes, but are generally in good condition. Furthermore, there are also some brief sections on asphalt or narrow trails.
Addtionally you will receive access to our tour app before travelling, which contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance per day: up to 100 kilometres
Ascent per day: up to approximately 1500 metres
Terrain: gravel roads or asphalt
The route for the trip was devised by Markus Stitz & Jotunheimen Travel. The trip follows mainly on good gravel or asphalt roads, but there might be short sections where you cycle short sections in rougher terrain. Stages can reach up to 100 km and have some challenging climbs. The trip is suitable for intermediate riders with good endurance, but who do not want to rush between each destination.
How to get there
By airplane: Oslo Airport — alternatively referred to as Oslo Gardermoen Airport or simply Gardermoen — is an international airport serving Oslo, the capital and most populous city of Norway. The airport is the second largest in Scandinavia and the Nordics. There are frequent trains from the airport to Oslo Central Station.
By train: Oslo Central Station is the main railway station in Oslo, and the largest railway station within the entire Norwegian railway system. It connects with Jernbanetorget station, which is served by trams and the Oslo Metro.
By ferry: There are two main ferry connections to Oslo. From Kiel (Germany) with Color Line with 7 sailings weekly. From Copenhagen (Denmark) with DFDS Seaways) daily.
