Join Dirt Dash founder, book author and photographer Markus Stitz for a fully supported multi-day gravel expedition across one of Norway’s most iconic routes – the Mjolkevegen.
This is more than a ride. It’s a guided journey through high mountain plateaus, traditional dairy farms, and remote gravel roads. The ride is the perfect opportunity if you would like to try multi-day riding, with added comfort and guidance.
Read more about the Mjølkevegen in THE GUARDIAN
Why This Ride is Unique
- Expert Guidance – Learn from Markus, an experienced endurance rider, route creator, and storyteller.
- 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 six 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 and culture.
Fully Supported
- Pre-planned route with GPX and daily briefings
- Luggage transfer between accommodation
- Logistical support
- Accommodation and food pre-arranged for the group
- Insights on pacing, gear choice, and endurance from your guide
Ride Level
- Intermediate road, 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 experienced riders 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
Basics
- 21 – 28 Aug 2027
- Price per person in double/twin room: NOK 34,900 (appr. £2,700 // USD 3,750 // EUR 3,200)
- Single room supplement: NOK 4,000
Highlights
- Ride & chat with 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 Ruten
- Transfer from Golsfjellet to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Luggage transport
- 7 nights accommodation incl. breakfast
- 7 dinners
- 6 packed lunches
- Boat cruise with M/B Bitihorn
- Private sauna at Filefjellstuene and Oset
- English speaking 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 3,700
- Extra night in Oslo, person in double room incl. breakfast: NOK 1,300 (single room suppl.: NOK 650)
About Markus Stitz
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 & Dinner | Thon Terminus (or similar), Oslo |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Ruten and cycling warm-up | Ruten Fjellstue |
| Day 3 | Cycling Jotunheimvegen | Beito Resort, Beitostølen |
| Day 4 | Cycling to & boat cruise on Bygdin lake, cycling to Filefjell | Filefjellstuene |
| Day 5 | Cycling 1000-metern or off-day | Filefjellstuene |
| Day 6 | Cycling to Vaset | Gomobu Fjellstue |
| Day 7 | Cycling to Golsfjellet | Oset Fjellhotell |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Oslo Airport Gardermoen |
Accommodation
Ruten Fjellstue
Ruten has been welcoming tourists since 1939. Berit and Arthur, who own and run the lodge today, are the third host generation. Their kitchen is the heart of the lodge, which serves local ingredients, based on recipes that have been used forgenerations, but with new twists. After a hearty meal you can enjoy stunning sunsets over the mountains.
Beito Resort
This hotel is in the heart of the mountain village of Beitostølen, offering beautiful views towards Slettefjell and the surrounding peaks. After a day on the bike, you can relax using the hotel’s wellness facilities, enjoy a good meal in the restaurant or a nice drink in front of an open fireplace.
Filefjellstuene
Enjoy a cosy 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 cosy 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.
Oset Høyfjellshotell
Nestled in the scenic Golsfjellet, this is the perfect destination for seeking adventure and comfort. This family-run mountain hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, and direct access to cycling trails and hiking paths, with an open and welcoming design, which creates a relaxing atmosphere. Add to that delicious, locally sourced food, and you have a the perfect combination of traditional charm with modern amenities for an unforgettable stay.
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 1,500 metres
Terrain: gravel roads or asphalt
The route for the trip was devised by Jotunheimen Travel & Markus Stitz. 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.