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Beitostølen - Vaset (approx. 70 km; 1760 m elevation gain)

This is the hardest, but also most spectacular, part of the Mjølkevegen cycling tour, containing two long and tough climbs.

From Beitostølen town centre, turn right down towards Beito, and then follow the signposts towards Slettefjellvegen. There is a good climb up to the top of Slettefjellet at 1315 m.a.s.l, which is the highest point of the entire route. Shortly before Mugnestølen you will find a Mjølkevegen rest shelter. At the top of the clomb there is a picnic area where you get an amazingly beautiful view over large parts of Jotunheimen. The road now descends steeply towards Vang - another breathtaking view! Drive carefully down here and make a few stops to take in the view!

At the barrier you find Slettefjellkiosken that sells snacks and offers charging for e-bikes against a small fee. Turn left and follow Høresvegen past Høre Stave Church and continue downhill to Ryfoss where you find a gas station, grocery store and café. Turn left onto Ryfossvegen and after 200 m right onto the pathway under the E16. After the bridge over the Begna River, turn left onto Kvednavegen, then, after 550 m, right onto Nordabergsvegen and after 1 km left onto Strøsvegen. Now you face another tough climb of approx. 10 km length and 655 m elevation gain unto the next mountain plateau and Syndinstøga.

From Syndinstøga, Mjølkevegen continues to Vaset in a friendly and open, undulating mountain terrain. Make sure not to miss the right fork at the southern end of Lake Søre Syndin. You are now entering a 2 km trail section which can have wet parts and where it might be necessary to push the bike in some places. From Nørre Trollhovd, the route continues on a firm gravel road to Murkelie and all the way to Vaset, with lake Vasetvatnet on your left-hand side.

If you like to stay at Vaset for the night, Vasetstølen offers accommodation in cosy cabins close to Lake Vasetvatnet.

Tips: To avoid two heavy climbs in one day, you can break up the tour and stay for an overnight in a cabin at Rogn Camping in the valley. To get there, after having finished the Slettefjellet mountain pass, from the Slettefjellet/Dalsbru intersection follow the signs to Åsvang and descend along Tørpegardsvegen to Rogn Camping (order a breakfast package to be placed in your fridge). On the nest day you need to cycle for approx. 4 km along the E16 - take great care! - until Kvismo, where you tun right onto Nordabergsvegen and follow it until you reach Mjølkevegen again at the exit onto Strøsvegen (right turn).

Have a great cycling tour!

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Transportation back to Beitostølen
For regional buses from Fagernes to Beitostølen, see www.innlandstrafikk.no, route 137 (no reservation possible)
For expresses bus from Fagernes to Beitostølen, see www.nor-way.no (people and bicycles should be booked in advance)

To get to Fagernes, cycle on Panoramavegen to Ulnes and turn right onto Lovegen. Follow Lovegen along the southern bank of Lake Strandefjorden to Leira (approx. 1 km is on road 51) and cycle on the pedestrian and cycling path along the Lake to Fagernes.
 

Bicycle rental
For a rental bike, book your bike at Fjellkjeden.