Road cycling in Gudbrandsdalen

Flat valley sections, challenging climbs, and Tour of Norway routes.

Gudbrandsdalen is one of Norway’s best regions for road cycling. The Tour of Norway has passed through Lillehammer and Øyer on several occasions, and the roads in the valley combine flat stretches along the river Lågen with challenging climbs up towards the mountain farms.

From Nermo Hotel, you can cycle leisurely along the valley floor towards Lillehammer, or add elevation up towards Hafjell, Ilsetra, and further on to Pellestova at almost 1,000 metres above sea level. Gravel bikes are well suited to the area, and from 2025 Favn Bike Rental offers gravel bike rentals.

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Other types of biking

Guided cycling tours in Hafjell

Hafjell offers guided tours for both beginners and experienced riders, led by skilled instructors. You can choose between an introduction to downhill technique, guided mountain trail rides, or electric bike tours along gravel roads in the Øyer mountains.

Trail biking in the Øyer mountains

From Mosetertoppen, an extensive network of trails stretches east and north into the Øyer mountains, connecting with the trail system towards Sjusjøen and Lillehammer in the south. The area offers everything from wide gravel roads to narrow and technical singletrack between trees and roots.

Downhill cycling in Hafjell

The gondola takes you and your bike 568 vertical metres up to Mosetertoppen in just ten minutes. From there, 19 downhill trails begin, with a total of 25 kilometres of riding. The trails range from wide, machine-built rollercoaster-style tracks to tight and technical singletrack through the forest.