Cycling the Fjords of Norway

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Arrival into Ålesund

   After arriving into Ålesund airport, we’ll transfer as a group to our first hotel.
   
   On the first evening you’ll meet your guides for a presentation of the week and be fitted to your rental bikes (if renting), so you‘re fully prepared for your first ride out into this enchanting part of Norway in the morning.
   
   

   • Ålesund Hotel
   • Dinner

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     The Start and End of the Tour – Ålesund

     Norway’s most beautiful city showcasing its impressive Art Nouveau architecture

2. Day 2Sykkylven to Stranda

   After a delicious breakfast in Ålesund, you’ll start your journey with a quick 30 minute transfer to Magerholm, from where you’ll jump on the ferry over the fjord to Sykkylven where you will start your ride.
   
   The first stage will take you through old farms, mountain lakes and passes with spectacular sights towards the Alps of Sunnmøre. Down to the fjord and the village of Stranda, you’ll jump on a boat for a transfer to the wonderful village of Valldal, where you’ll be staying for the next 2 nights.
   
   The hotel is beautifully located right by the fjord, with stunning views of Norddalsfjorden and the Sunnmørsfjella mountains.
   

   • 27.3 miles
   • 2,444.2 ft
     2,444.2 ft
   • Valldal Hotel
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3. Day 3Trollstigen Loop

   Today’s highlight is a view over Norway’s most spectacular mountain road, the Trollstigen Pass. Whilst the iconic hairpin bends is the view you’re searching for, you won’t need to take on the entire Tollstigen Road to reach the top and instead take a more manageable route to the viewpoint from Valldal. Whilst today’s route will be one of your toughest climbs of the week, it is an achievable challenge on the e-bikes and rewarded with incredible views of Norway’s most picturesque road. You’ll be climbing from Valldal up to the viewpoint and back again. There’s minimal traffic and you’ll take some time to admire the phenomenal view from the top. You’ll then enjoy the descent on the way back down to the lovely hotel in Valldal. Of course, you’ll also be battery-powered which will give you a much-needed boost up the climb.
   
   On the way to the viewpoint you’ll experience a plethora of highlights and as you ride through lush valleys, past charming strawberry fields, alongside steep mountains with breathtaking viewpoints dotted along the way that will leave you in awe. After completing the climb, you can look forward to a long downhill leg, back to the village of Valldal.
   

   • 44.1 miles
   • 3,641.7 ft
     3,641.7 ft
   • Valldal Hotel
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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     Trollstigen Pass (The Troll’s Ladder)

     Take on Norway’s most spectacular mountain road

4. Day 4Morning Kayaking - Afternoon Ride Eidsdal to Geiranger

   You’ll start today with a relaxing kayaking experience. With Valldal as the starting point, you’ll experience peace and quiet on Norddalsfjorden and in the UNESCO World Heritage fjord Tafjorden. Both are shielded from cruise traffic and large boats, so an ideal spot for kayaking. You’ll take in the unique nature, with waterfalls thundering into the fjord, idyllic mountain pastures, and last, but not least a relatively undiscovered fjord (our little secret). You’ll be using tandem kayaks, and you don’t need any prior experience to join in.
   
   Back on dry land, in the afternoon you’ll leave behind the enchanting Valldal and take a ferry across to Eidsdal. From here you'll be riding on a mountain road all the way to Geiranger. On your way down the hairpin bends of the mountain, you’ll be sure to stop at the Ørnesvingen viewpoint to get that perfect photo of the UNESCO World Heritage fjord landscape.
   
   Tonight, you will be staying just outside the town of Geiranger at a quiet and tranquil hotel (located very close to the World Heritage Geiranger fjord). You can use one of the private shuttles from the hotel to get to and from town if you’d like to explore.
   
   If you‘re still raring to go after arriving in Geiranger, you'll have an additional loop for those looking for a bit more riding today, an additional 10 Miles / 15 Kms (400 metres) up to an incredible viewpoint over the fjords. And of course, what goes up, gets the fun of coming down, enjoy the descent!
   

   • 18.6 miles
   • 2,198.2 ft
     2,198.2 ft
   • Geiranger Hotel
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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     Spend Time on the Water

     Kayak this morning on a beautiful fjord

5. Day 5Hellesylt to Urke

   After breakfast, you’ll begin the day by sailing through the gorgeous Geirangerfjord on the ferry. Relax and reflect as you witness some of the most breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes that Norway has to offer. You’ll see old farm hamlets – clinging onto little patches of green, high up in the mountains around us, and waterfalls that cascade down into the deep fjord.
   
   Once the ferry reaches Hellesylt, you will disembark and jump on the bikes to continue the ride through Norangsdalen, known locally as “The Queen’s Route.”  You will end today’s adventure in Sæbø, where you will stay for the night, looking out at spectacular views and enjoying a delicious meal.
   

   • 21.1 miles
   • 1,345.1 ft
     1,345.1 ft
   • Sæbø Hotel
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
6. Day 6Sæbø to Festøya

   After another amazing breakfast, you will set off on your last ride of the journey back to Ålesund.
   
   You’ll be cycling through Hjørundfjord, a site which has never truly been tamed by man, where several of the small communities that rest by the banks of the fjord are still only reachable by ferry. The jagged peaks of the Sunmøre Alps and the narrow valleys make this a retreat for adventure seekers and leisure travellers alike.
   
   Once you reach the end of the Hjørundfjord, you will take the ferry from Festøya; before getting picked up for a 20-minute vehicle transfer to the centre of Ålesund. This is where you will meet for the last evening meal together and your final night of the tour.
   

   • 32.9 miles
   • 2,509.8 ft
     2,509.8 ft
   • Ålesund Hotel
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
7. Day 7Depart Ålesund

   After having a restful night and breakfast, you will leave behind Ålesund and go your separate ways to return home.
   
   

   • Breakfast

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     The Start and End of the Tour – Ålesund

     Norway’s most beautiful city showcasing its impressive Art Nouveau architecture