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title: "Cycling in Beitostølen — routes, trails and practical info"
description: "Complete guide to cycling in Beitostølen. Trail Arena, road cycling, gravel and MTB routes. Everything about the season, accommodation and facilities for cyclists."
type: guide
category: omrade
tags: [beitostolen, mtb, trail-arena, landevei, gravel]
date: "2026-03-06"
area: beitostolen
relatedRoutes: [fagernes-beitostolen-landevei, valdresflya]
relatedPlaces: [beitostolen, fagernes]
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Beitostølen sits at 936 m above sea level at the heart of Valdres and is the natural destination for cyclists who want to combine road cycling, gravel and MTB in a single visit. Here is everything you need to know.

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## Trail Arena — for MTB cyclists

Beitostølen Trail Arena is the most important MTB facility in Valdres, with over 100 km of marked trails built specifically for mountain biking.

**Trail standards:**
- **Green** (easy): Wide, well-maintained trails with no technical challenges. Suitable for beginners and children.
- **Blue** (intermediate): Somewhat narrower, with roots and simple technical sections. Requires basic MTB skills.
- **Red** (demanding): Steeper, narrower, with drops and jumps. For experienced cyclists.
- **Black** (expert): Advanced lines, large drops, exposed sections.

**Access and maps:**
The trail map is available for free at beitostolen.no and in the Trail Arena app. Parking at Beitostølen Helsesportsenter. Bike rental and guided tours are offered by local operators — book in advance during peak season.

**Season:** Trails typically open in June and stay open until the snow arrives in October. Check trail status at beitostolen.no.

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## Road cycling from Beitostølen

### Valdresflya (recommended)
From Beitostølen centre it is 7 km and 450 hm up to the top of Valdresflya (1389 m above sea level). The road is paved and usually opens in June. The gradient reaches 6–8% on the steepest sections. The views towards Jotunheimen are extraordinary.

**Key figures:** 7 km, 450 hm, approx. 45–75 min up.

### Beitostølen–Fagernes (classic)
The classic route down to Fagernes is 47 km with 680 hm of climbing (from Fagernes). From Beitostølen it is mostly downhill — 47 km with little elevation gain and fine views over Strandefjorden. Perfect as an afternoon ride with the bus back.

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## Gravel around Beitostølen

The area around Beitostølen offers several excellent gravel routes on forest roads and mountain farm tracks:

- **Syndin loop** — 35 km around Syndinfjell, flat to moderate, spectacular views
- **Bitihorn circuit** — 28 km with an optional summit to 1607 m above sea level
- **Tyin edge** — 45 km towards Tyin, more demanding, for experienced riders

All gravel routes around Beitostølen have GPS tracks available on [Komoot](https://www.komoot.com) and in Garmin Connect.

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## Facilities for cyclists

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## Accommodation for cyclists

**Beitostølen Resort** — historic hotel with indoor bike room, drying room and full service. Expensive but hassle-free for cyclists.

**Scandic Beitostølen** — modern, good cycling infrastructure, breakfast included. Offers cycling packages in season.

**Beitostølen Hyttegrend** — cabins for groups and families. Bike parking available. More affordable than hotels.

**Camping:** Tyin Camping (16 km from Beitostølen) is the nearest official campsite.

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## Practical information

**Getting to Beitostølen:**
Valdresekspressen from Oslo Bus Terminal to Beitostølen: approx. 3.5 hours. Bike ticket available. By car: Rv51 from Fagernes (47 km, 45 min).

**Food and cafés:**
- Café de la Rue in the centre — good breakfast, open from 08:00 in season
- Fjellstuen at Trail Arena — food and drinks after your ride
- Rimi and Spar in Beitostølen centre for groceries

**Weather:**
Beitostølen is exposed to wind. Check yr.no specifically for Beitostølen — it can be 10°C colder than Fagernes. Always bring an extra layer.

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*Last updated: March 2026. Data from Beitostølen Destinasjon and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.*