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Cycling holidays in Sweden
MTB Tour Värmland
8 days, along hotels and b&b’s
The MTB tour in Värmland is a unique combination of effort and enjoying nature. The Värmland provence in the middle of Sweden has a rich nature with many forests and lakes. This makes it the perfect area for an MTB tour. Using maps and GPS you will find your way over the hills and along narrow roads in the woods. Of course there is plenty of time to catch your breath at one of the many lakes. It’s not just the bicycle tour that makes this trip so attractive. There are also plenty of sights, like the predator centre, with an exhibition on “The Big Four” in Värmland or the old factory area in Munkfors “Gamla Bruket” with several museums. Many festivals are held in Ransäter, such as the midsummerfest. This trip is suitable for both the beginning and the more experienced MTB cyclist (in good condition).
Highlights: Beautiful tracks, Outdoor, Challenge, nature, hills, forests, lakes, Sunne, Gamla Bruket.
Program
Day 1
Arrival at Uddeholm.
The hotel is situated right next to the “Rådasjön” lake. If you want you can take a dive in it.
Overnight stay in: Uddeholm
Day 2
Uddeholm – Råda approx. 45 km.
The day starts with an explanation on how to use GPS by the tourist guides. The intense route of today is mainly along narrow tracks, for which it is important to steer well.
Overnight stay in: Råda
Day 3
Råda – Olsäter approx. 45 km.
Before you will get on your bicycle for the next beautiful stage, you might want to visit predator centre “The Big Four”. Today the route is also through the forests, but also along rivers and lakes. Eventually you will reach your destination: Olsäter.
Overnight stay in: Olsäter
Day 4
Free day
Today you can spend your day as you please. You can rest at the bed & breakfast. But you can also choose to go horseback riding, walking or go kayaking for example. Or would you prefer to take a trip on the MTB...?
Overnight stay in: Olsäter
Day 5
Olsäter – Sunne approx. 41 km.
On the way to the “Fryksdalen” you will pass a.o. a number of great spots for swimming. It is also possible to leave the route shortly and pay a visit to the house of Nobel prize winner Selma Lagerlöf. Eventually you will reach tourist town Sunne.
Overnight stay in: Sunne
Day 6
Sunne – Munkfors approx. 38 km.
Via a beautiful route that can be called hilly, you return to the valley of the Klarälven (Klarälvsvalleys). Once arrived in Munkfors you could visit the waterfall and the old factory area with its museums.
Overnight stay in: Munkfors
Day 7
Munkfors – Uddeholm approx. 40 km.
The final route leads you in the direction of Sunnemo first and then to Uddeholm. Along the way you will pass a number of beautiful lakes, among which the “Lidsjön”. Here you will also find a great spot for swimming (swimming area) where you can go for a swim.
Overnight stay in: Uddeholm
Day 8
After breakfast and returning the materials the trip ends.
Price and programme may be subject to changes.
Level:
This is a bicycle trip with some differences in height and mainly on unpaved
roads and sometimes narrow tracks in the woods. Only a small part of the route is
over asphalt.
The minimum age for particiaption is 12. You do not have to be an experienced MTB cyclist, but you do need to have a good (cycling)condition or perseverance.
Price in 2012:
Adults/Children SEK 6200:-
Surcharge Single room 1525:-
Surcharge single traveller 2025:- (incl. Single room)
Included:
- 7x overnight stay
- 7x breakfast
- Luggage transport
- English route descriptions
- Maps
- Rental bicycle (Giant MTB)
- Use of GPS
- Explanation on use GPS
- Information package
- 24h help service by phone
Not included: trip to and from destination; meals not mentioned; bicycle rental; visits to museums or other visits; parking fares.
Departure dates:
May - September
Daily upon request
Accommodations:
The accomodations in this trip are varied and range from simple to
luxurious. In Olsäter you will stay at a unique b&b situated in the country for two
days. However, here you will not have access to a separate bathroom. You will have
access to a separate bathroom at the other accomodations.
Options:
- Extra night Uddeholm 450:- pp in double room
- Extra night Uddeholm 650:- (single room)
Travel code: VAUD08Hi
Mountain Bike
Included
