Swedish Cycling
Bohuslän/westcoast (ind.) Munkfors (ind/hotel)
Siljan
8 day tour along hotels.
Foto: www.siljan.se
Cycle during the day through the picturesque Dalarna and arrive in the evening at various surprising accommodations. The perfect way to explore Dalarna is on your bike. There are numerous enjoyable places where there is always something to do, admire the stunning Siljan lake and cycle over smooth sealed roads. Every now and again you will have to climb steadily so good bike fitness is desirable. You will receive a detailed cycling tour description with information on the region, the accommodation and enjoyable eating locations. Your baggage will be waiting for you as you arrive at each destination where you can relax and recuperate after your days ride. At every destination there are plenty of things to do within cycling distance.
The Siljan lake in the Dalarna province is one of the most beautiful lakes in Sweden. During this tour you will see various aspects of the lake. In Orsa you will find the biggest bear park in Europe where you will see, amongst others, the Big Kamtjatka bear. In Vinäs you can watch how the famous wooded Dalarna horses are made. Due to the numerous remarkable locations, the Siljan area is appealling to all tourists.
Highlights: Siljan lake, Mora, Zorn museum, Orsa bear park, handmade wooden Dalarna horses, Furudals Bruk, Rättvik, Tällberg.
Program:
Day 1: Arrival at Mora in the afternoon. You will be given your leased bikes in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay: Mora (Mora Parken)
Day 2: Stage 1: Mora – Orsa
A short and light stage along the Orsa lake. You ride through the center of Orsa. The hotel lies a few kilometers outside of Orsa (approx. 2-3km)>br> Overnight stay: Orsa (Kungshaga Hotel)
Day 3: Visit the “Grönklitt Björnparken”, the biggest bear park in Europe. You will find bears from around the world including the powerful Russian bear who can grow to be greater than 3m high. After breakfast you ride to the center of Orsa. From here you will take the bus (approx. 25min) to the higher lying region of Grönklitt (bus and entrance fees are included in the tour price).
Overnight stay: Orsa (Kungshaga Hotel)
Day 4: Stage 2: Orsa – Furudal.
The stage begins with a picturesque ride to Furudal with a stunning view over the Orsasjön. In Furudal you will stay at a Hergard. These are usually traditional old houses with lots of room. There are a number of museums to visit or you can relax in the garden.
Overnight stay: Furudal (Furudals Bruk)
Day 5: Stage 3: Furudal - Rättvik.
Today we ride from Furudal to Rättvik. Similar to the previous stages you will pass a number of swimming holes. Rättvik is a relatively large place where there are many things to do. You may choose to walk along the Siljan lake, go swimming, visit the museum, or simply enjoy a coffee and cake at the local bakery.
Overnight stay: Rättvik (Hotel Lerdalshöjden)
Day 6: Stage 4: Today’s ride is in and around the Rättvik region. In Tällberg you will see, once again, an amazing view over the Siljan lake. In this remarkable place you will find a number of souvenier shops as well as places to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
Overnight stay: Rättvik (Hotel Lerdalshöjden)
Day 7: Stage 5: Rättvik – Mora
Today a large part of the ride will be close to the edge of the Siljan lake. We ride from Rättvik to Mora. On the way you will pass Nusnäs. This is where the world famous wooden Dalarna horses are made. You can watch how this is done from a number of different shops in the town.
Overnight stay: Mora (Mora Parken)
Day 8: After breakfast the last of the hired gear is returned and it’s time to say goodbye. Have a safe trip home and we hope you enjoyed your trip.
Travel code: DAMO08Hi
Begin date:
Daily on request
(no tours can start on the 2nd half of wk 30 and the 1st half of wk 31)
Cost in 2008: SEK 6750 :-
Min. 2 people per booking. On a family room basis: 2-4 people per room
Surcharge single room SEK 3200:-
Train: Stockholm – Mora (Adult) SEK 1250:-
Included:
All accommodation, breakfast, 6x packed lunch, baggage transfers, a clear English route description, bus trip (Orsa centrum – Orsa Grönklitt) and bear park entrance tickets, as well as extra information on the region, restaurants, diners etc.
Not included: Trip to and from Sweden, meals other than breakfast, bike hire, museum visits or day trips, parking.
Group size and composition
This bike tour is suitable for everyone with cycling experience..
Level:
This is a cycle tour with various climbs. There are numerous hilly stages as well as a number of flatter sections. People with basic bike fitness will be well suited for the rolling landscape however keep in mind there are several solid climbs. The average cycling distance is purposely kept short and is between 35km and 50km. The route is mostly along the Siljan lake and over the open road where cars may also drive. The organisation has tried to avoid any busy traffic areas however in Sweden the roads are mostly quiet.
Tour guides:
An English speaking tour guide will be available to you for the entire trip.
Accommodation:
During this cycle tour you will stay in 3-4 star hotels. You will always have your own bathroom.
Meals:
You will be provided with a daily breakfast. No warm meals are included in this trip. You will however, receive daily packed lunches (6x).
There are restaurants in all accommodations. A bed and breakfast arrangements is possible for a slightly higher price (SEK 2050:-)
Bike Hire: For more information on bike hire click here.
Foto: www.siljan.se
Foto: www.siljan.se
Foto: www.siljan.se
Foto: Ton Hazewinkel
Foto: www.siljan.se
telephone: +46 (0)563 516 00 Mobile: +46 (0)73 052 70 27 info@swedishcycling.se