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title: "Cycling at Beitostølen — Bike Rental, Trail Arena and All Routes"
description: "Everything about cycling at Beitostølen: bike rental, Beitostølen Trail Arena, cycling maps, MTB and gravel trails, e-bike and practical info. 13 routes from beginner to expert."
date: "2026-03-08"
type: "guide"
area: "beitostolen"
tags: ["beitostølen", "bike-rental", "trail-arena", "mtb", "gravel", "e-bike", "area"]
relatedPlaces: ["beitostolen", "fagernes"]
---
<AnswerBox
question="Is Beitostølen a good place to cycle?"
answer="Yes — Beitostølen is Valdres' premier cycling destination with 13 marked routes for all levels. Here you'll find Beitostølen Trail Arena for MTB, the starting point for Mjølkevegen, bike rental (including e-bikes), and spectacular mountain crossings. The season runs June–September."
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Beitostølen (approx. 900 m above sea level) is Valdres' most complete cycling destination. Some of Norway's best-known mountain routes start here, the Trail Arena offers organised MTB for all levels, and the mountain surroundings provide backcountry gravel riding at a high international standard.
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## Bike Rental at Beitostølen
Need a bike? It's easy to sort out.
**Fjellkjeden / Intersport Beitostølen** is the largest rental outlet and offers mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes in all sizes — including children's bikes and bikes with child seats. They also offer luggage transfer between accommodation stops if you're riding stages of Mjølkevegen.
**Beitostølen Helsesportsenter** and several local tourism businesses offer bike rental during the summer season (June–September).
**The tourist information office** is located in the town centre at the square by SPAR/Lodge 900 and can help with current rental options, maps and trail guidance.
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## Beitostølen Trail Arena — Bike Park and MTB Trails
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Beitostølen Trail Arena is the region's organised MTB facility with 10 marked trails from green (beginner) to black (expert). Black and red trails are technical with bermed corners and drops — experience is required. Green and blue trails are family-friendly and well suited for children from age 7–8.
**For e-bikes (eMTB):** Beitostølen Trail Arena is ideal for eMTB. You can ride the technical red and black trails repeatedly without draining the battery, and all trails allow e-bikes.
Trail Arena routes available on our site:
- [Beitostølen Trail Arena](/ruter/beitostolen-trail-arena) — 20 km, intermediate, all levels
- [Beitostølen Trail Arena — Expert Trails](/ruter/beitostolen-trail-arena-ekspert) — 22 km, challenging, for experienced riders
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## Cycling Routes from Beitostølen
We have 13 routes based at Beitostølen. Here is the overview:
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### Gravel
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | E-bike |
|-------|----------|-----------|------------|--------|
| [Beitostølen Gravel Loop](/ruter/beitostolen-gravel-loop) | 35 km | +520 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [Syndin Rundt](/ruter/syndin-rundt) | 42 km | +650 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [Beitostølen–Haugseter](/ruter/beitostolen-haugseter) | 52 km | +580 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [Beitostølen–Slettefjellet–Vaset](/ruter/beitostolen-slettefjell-vaset) | 70 km | +1200 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
| [Mjølkevegen Beitostølen Round Trip](/ruter/mjolkevegen-beitostolen-rundtur) | 95 km | +1450 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
| [Øyangrunden](/ruter/oyangrunden) | 32.5 km | +420 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [Store Øystre Slidre Loop](/ruter/store-oystre-slidre-runden) | 78 km | +1350 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
### Road
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | E-bike |
|-------|----------|-----------|------------|--------|
| [Over Valdresflya](/ruter/valdresflya) | 72 km | +1250 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
| [Slettefjellrunden](/ruter/slettefjellrunden) | 65 km | +850 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [The Challenge](/ruter/the-challenge) | 90 km | +2000 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
| [Jotunheimen Edge](/ruter/jotunheimen-kanten-dagstur) | 80 km | +1400 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
### MTB
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | E-bike |
|-------|----------|-----------|------------|--------|
| [Bitihorn MTB](/ruter/bitihorn-mtb) | 28 km | +890 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
| [Beitostølen Trail Arena](/ruter/beitostolen-trail-arena) | 20 km | +500 hm | Intermediate | Easy |
| [Beitostølen Trail Arena — Expert Trails](/ruter/beitostolen-trail-arena-ekspert) | 22 km | +750 hm | Challenging | Moderate |
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## E-bike at Beitostølen
<AnswerBox
question="Can you rent an e-bike at Beitostølen?"
answer="Yes. Fjellkjeden/Intersport and Beitostølen Helsesportsenter offer e-bike rental during the season (June–September). There are charging stations at the hotels and in the town centre. With an e-bike, routes like Syndin Rundt and the Beitostølen Gravel Loop are manageable for most riders."
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With an e-bike, Beitostølen opens up considerably. Routes that normally require good fitness are achievable for beginners and families on an e-bike:
- **Syndin Rundt** (42 km, +650 hm) — e-bike difficulty: easy
- **Beitostølen Gravel Loop** (35 km, +520 hm) — e-bike difficulty: easy
- **Beitostølen–Haugseter** (52 km, +580 hm) — e-bike difficulty: easy
The battery easily covers these rides. For Valdresflya (72 km, +1250 hm) the e-bike difficulty is moderate — bring a spare charger.
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## Cycling Maps and GPS
Cycling routes at Beitostølen are well marked in the terrain. For digital maps, we recommend:
- **Komoot** — all 13 routes available, including GPX tracks
- **Strava** — popular for road and gravel
- **Ut.no** — great for marked trails and MTB
The tourist information office in Beitostølen town centre distributes printed maps of the Trail Arena and the main cycling roads in the area.
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## Cycling Roads and Paths around Beitostølen
Beitostølen does not have dedicated cycle lanes like Fagernes, but there are good alternatives:
- **Rv51 towards Valdresflya** — paved, steep, even surface, used by many cyclists
- **Mountain gravel roads** — network of gravel roads to mountain farms and the high plateau, ideal for gravel bikes
- **Beitostølen Trail Arena** — organised trail facility with 10 marked routes
For families with children, the Trail Arena green trails or short rides on the gravel roads around Beitostølen are recommended.
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## Getting to Beitostølen
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{ label: "Bus departures", value: "07:30 / 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00", sub: "From Oslo — check current times at valdresbilruter.no" },
{ label: "From Fagernes", value: "47 km by bike", sub: "Classic day trip along Rv51 — or take the bus to the start" },
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You can easily bring your bike on the Valdresekspressen from Oslo to Beitostølen. Bikes are transported in the bus luggage compartment — book a spot in advance during high demand.
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## Accommodation
Beitostølen has a wide range of accommodation for cyclists:
- **Beitostølen Resort** — classic mountain hotel, indoor bike storage, bike workshop on request
- **Scandic Beitostølen** — modern, bike-friendly with indoor parking and e-bike charging station
- **Beitostølen Resort / cabin complex** — self-catering, popular with groups and families
- **Camping** — basic options near the town centre for bikepacking cyclists
Book early for July and August — capacity is limited during peak season.
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## Food and Dining
<AnswerBox
question="Which restaurants are best at Beitostølen for cyclists?"
answer="Beitostølen Resort is open to non-guests and serves traditional food. Scandic Beitostølen has a breakfast buffet and lunch. SPAR in the town centre is convenient for quick supplies before a ride. Syndin Kro and Ruten Fjellstue on Valdresflya are classic stops along the way."
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- **Beitostølen Resort** — open to non-guests, traditional food and historic atmosphere
- **Scandic Beitostølen** — breakfast buffet and lunch at reasonable prices
- **SPAR Beitostølen** — central grocery store, stock up on energy and supplies
- **Syndin Kro** — classic stop by Syndinvatnet along the way
- **Ruten Fjellstue** on Valdresflya — coffee and food with a view, open in summer
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## The Cycling Season at Beitostølen
<AnswerBox
question="When does the cycling season open at Beitostølen?"
answer="The cycling season at Beitostølen normally starts in June and lasts until September/October. Rv51 over Valdresflya typically opens in May–June depending on snow conditions. Beitostølen Trail Arena opens early June. Check current road status at vegvesen.no."
/>
- **May–June:** The lowlands and Rv51 open — Beitostølen town centre accessible. Trail Arena opens early June.
- **July–August:** Peak season. All routes accessible, best weather. Book accommodation early.
- **September:** Fantastic autumn colours and few crowds. Trail Arena stays open until mid-September.
- **October:** End of season. Cold on the mountain, but pleasant in the lowlands around Fagernes.
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## Related Guides and Routes
- [Cycling in Fagernes](/omrader/fagernes) — starting point for Mjølkevegen, 47 km from Beitostølen
- [Mjølkevegen complete guide](/guider/mjolkevegen-komplett-guide) — everything about Norway's best gravel route
- [E-bike in Valdres](/guider/elsykkel-valdres-guide) — practical guide for e-bike riders
- [Find your route](/finn-rute) — quiz that finds the right route for your level and bike type