Bike trip just north of Lillehammer

Individual arrival in Lillehammer

Bike ride from Lillehammer to Skei (42km↑648m ↓52m)

The trip goes across Lake Mjøsa and continue on the west side of the river, Gudbrandsdalslågen. 
In Jørstadmoen, you turn north and cycle along a local road with less traffic through Gausdal. 
Some uphill sections throughout the day.

Bike ride from Skei to Gålå (29km↑421m ↓260m)

Easy day trip on gravel roads. You must expect some traffic along the Peer Gynt Road, as it is a popular tourist route during the summer. The trip offers beautiful mountain sceneries with a view towards Rondane- and Jotunheimen National Parks. Some ascent up from Skei before you enter the 'roller coaster' to Fagerhøi. From Fagerhøi to Gålå is easy cycling on nice mountain roads.

Bike ride from Gålå to Espedalen (29km↑524m ↓593m)

Continue the Peer Gynt Road down from Gålå, past Fefor Hotel and on to Espedalen. This trip is also kind of a ‘roller coaster' with winding roads and rolling hills. Some steep uphill on parts of the stage, but you are rewarded with lovely views of the peaks in Rondane and Jotunheimen National Parks. 
Espedalen is described as ‘the friendly wilderness’ with forests, high mountains and lakes. The area has also been given the name 'Elgland' (Elg is the Norwegian word for moose). A lot of moose passes through the valley throughout the year.
 
Ruten Fjellstue is located high above the Espedalen valley. The hotel is part of the Food Trail Gudbrandsdalen. Here, local ingredients and products are used in both hot and cold dishes and the mountain lodge has its own small brewery.

Bike ride from Espedalen to Hundorp (50km↑384m ↓1028m)

From Espedalen, the Peer Gynt Road descends into a narrow river gorge before a tough uphill to the small community of Skåbu. We recommend a coffee stop at Skåbu Fjellhotell, which is part of the Food Trail Gudbrandsdalen.
Lots of downhill from Skåbu to Vinstra in the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Follow the local road south from Vinstra. Slightly hilly from Vinstra to Hundorp. Between Vinstra and Hundorp you can take a short detour to see the sculpture(s) FLOKK by Gitte Dæhlin. FLOKK consists of 21 long, narrow figures in bronze, with glass eyes.

Dale-Gudbrands Farm has a rich cultural history from when Christianity came to Norway a thousand years ago.

Bike ride from Hundorp to Lillehammer (77-80km ↑1057m ↓1070m)

Today's stage is a bit hilly with some chalenging sections. Most of the day you bike on domestic roads on both sides of the river, Gudbrandsdalslågen. The toughest sections are between Ringebu and Fåvang.
Train from Ringebu to Lillehammer may be an alternative (limited space for bicycles). 

The bike ride from Hafjell to Lillehammer goes on the west side of the river Lågen via the dam at Hunderfossen. Continue through Jørstadmoen and on to the same route as you started on Day 2.

Individual departure from Lillehammer