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A Mountain biking weekend at Norrøna Canvas Telemark

Our own unique lodge in the wilderness

A Mountain biking weekend at Norrøna Canvas Telemark

Our own unique lodge in the wilderness

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Staying at Canvas Telemark is, for many, the ideal way to experience world-class trail biking right from the doorstep of a unique and isolated safari-style camp. With 120 kilometers of varied paths over ice-polished smooth rocks, rocky cliffs, and hilly terrain as far as the eye can see, this is a fantastic biking adventure that simply must be experienced.

Highlights

  • Explore 120 km of paths with countless bridges
  • Start biking right from your yurt, eliminating the stress of transport
  • Smooth rocks for all skill levels
  • Wood-fired saunas and cold pond dips
  • Stay in traditional Kyrgyz yurt-style tents with meals cooked over wood-fired stoves

Together, we'll explore the unique landscape of Nissedal on world-class trails by bike before we retreat to a relaxed lounge and bonfire area. After a full day on the trail, it's an amazing feeling to soak in a warm outdoor bathtub or indulge in a hot wilderness shower before we gather for dinner in the restaurant. 

Please take into consideration that the itinerary only is an example itinerary. This means that the day-to-day program is flexible, and that it can be adjusted to you and your travel partners preferences.

For bookings and availability, please use this link: Norrøna Canvas Telemark - Booking and availability.

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Sat : 10-18
Sun : 13-21
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Day by day

An aerial view of small domed structures and a larger red-roofed building on a narrow strip of land surrounded by a dark lake and green forest.

Day 1:Arrival day

We’ll meet you at the parking lot a couple of kilometers from the hotel. The luggage is driven up to the hotel with separate transport. We try to arrange for everyone to take a short trip by bike or on foot upon arrival. You can also just enjoy something good in a glass in the lounge, in front of one of our fireplaces or in one of the saunas. Dinner is served between 19:00 and 20:00.

We’ll meet you at the parking lot a couple of kilometers from the hotel. The luggage is driven up to the hotel with separate transport. We try to arrange for everyone to take a short trip by bike or on foot upon arrival. You can also just enjoy something good in a glass in the lounge, in front of one of our fireplaces or in one of the saunas. Dinner is served between 19:00 and 20:00.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

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Two mountain bikers cycling along a scenic forest trail with mountains in the background.

Day 2:Mountain biking

You will be woken up with fresh coffee delivered to your yurt, then a hearty breakfast will be served in our restaurant or outdoors. We plan the day based on the weather, guest wishes and biking conditions, so that it is optimal for everyone. Our guides also divide you according to level so that everyone can find a group on a similar experience level. We return for lunch and have a quiet time in the yurt, or with another activity. Those who want to take an afternoon trip can do so, or you can choose to enjoy the silence of our camp while the others are on their trip. After a day of lots of exercise and fresh air, it feels extra nice with a refreshing bath in the pond, followed by a trip to the sauna with something good in the glass. In the lounge, you can buy some snacks or refreshments before we enjoy a wonderful 3-course meal between seven and eight o'clock.

You will be woken up with fresh coffee delivered to your yurt, then a hearty breakfast will be served in our restaurant or outdoors. We plan the day based on the weather, guest wishes and biking conditions, so that it is optimal for everyone. Our guides also divide you according to level so that everyone can find a group on a similar experience level. We return for lunch and have a quiet time in the yurt, or with another activity. Those who want to take an afternoon trip can do so, or you can choose to enjoy the silence of our camp while the others are on their trip. After a day of lots of exercise and fresh air, it feels extra nice with a refreshing bath in the pond, followed by a trip to the sauna with something good in the glass. In the lounge, you can buy some snacks or refreshments before we enjoy a wonderful 3-course meal between seven and eight o'clock.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

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3-4 hours

Two cyclists riding electric bikes on a trail by a lake in a lush green landscape with trees.

Day 3:Departure day

You will be woken up with coffee in the yurt, then a hearty breakfast. We take a ride on the bike before lunch and check out at 12 pm.

You will be woken up with coffee in the yurt, then a hearty breakfast. We take a ride on the bike before lunch and check out at 12 pm.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

B,L,-

1-2 hours

We’ll meet you at the parking lot a couple of kilometers from the hotel. The luggage is driven up to the hotel with separate transport. We try to arrange for everyone to take a short trip by bike or on foot upon arrival. You can also just enjoy something good in a glass in the lounge, in front of one of our fireplaces or in one of the saunas. Dinner is served between 19:00 and 20:00.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

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You will be woken up with fresh coffee delivered to your yurt, then a hearty breakfast will be served in our restaurant or outdoors. We plan the day based on the weather, guest wishes and biking conditions, so that it is optimal for everyone. Our guides also divide you according to level so that everyone can find a group on a similar experience level. We return for lunch and have a quiet time in the yurt, or with another activity. Those who want to take an afternoon trip can do so, or you can choose to enjoy the silence of our camp while the others are on their trip. After a day of lots of exercise and fresh air, it feels extra nice with a refreshing bath in the pond, followed by a trip to the sauna with something good in the glass. In the lounge, you can buy some snacks or refreshments before we enjoy a wonderful 3-course meal between seven and eight o'clock.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

B,L,D

3-4 hours

You will be woken up with coffee in the yurt, then a hearty breakfast. We take a ride on the bike before lunch and check out at 12 pm.

Norrøna Canvas Telemark

B,L,-

1-2 hours

What's included in the price

Included

At Norrøna Canvas Telemark.

Meals as specified in the program.

Capture your adventure in high definition! Through our partnership with GoPro, during the trip you will be able to borrow a GoPro camera, mount and memory card. You create the moments, GoPro helps to capture them.

Pro Tip: Bring your own microSD card to avoid the hassle of file transfers.

Not included

Drinks and snacks.

Terms and Conditions 

We reserve the right to change prices. The day by day program is indicative and changes may occur. We also refer to our general travel conditions.

Travel Insurance

On all our trips, we advise you to have full travel and accident insurance, which must also cover potential medical repatriation. Read more about travel insurance.

Highlights

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Two mountain bikers riding on a rocky trail with a lake and forest in the background.
A cyclist on a mountain bike overlooking a vast, layered landscape at sunset.
A wooden pier extends over a calm lake towards a seating area, with a yurt-like building on the left bank.
A mountain biker descending a steep, smooth rock slope towards a lake and forest landscape.
Interior of a cozy yurt with wooden lattice walls, two beds with patterned coverlets, and a hanging lantern.
A collection of yurts and wooden buildings situated on a lake with a person on a bicycle on a wooden path.
A mountain biker standing above a small waterfall flowing into a dark, calm pool surrounded by mossy rocks in a rugged, mountainous landscape.
Two cyclists riding electric bikes on a trail by a lake in a lush green landscape with trees.
Three people paddle boarding on a calm lake near a forest shore with small cabins.
A cyclist on a mountain bike riding on a dirt path through a pine forest.
A man relaxing in a metal tub beside a lake while another man dives into the water.
A cyclist riding across a suspension bridge outdoors on a sunny day.

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Safety & Grading

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On our trips, it is important to understand that we often will be traveling far off the beaten track. We will, of course, do everything we can to assist if anything should happen, but a potential rescue operation can be demanding. It is therefore extremely important that all participants arrive well-prepared and ready to handle unforeseen situations.

Physical level

3/6 Physical

Some segments of the journey may prove challenging. It's essential to possess a solid level of fitness prior to departure. Persistence will be required in reaching the trip's goal.

Comfort level

4/6 Comfort

Simple to good quality inns, such as small family hotels, B&Bs and agrotourism (farmhouses), usually with private bathrooms.

Risk level

3/6 Risk

Activities/trips with some risk. Certain incidents may occur, and they may be of such a nature that they may require professional help.

Training and Preparations

For this trip, prior experience with trail biking is highly recommended. Some of the stages can be quite challenging, necessitating a solid foundation in training and robust health before embarking on this adventure. If you have any inquiries regarding your training regimen or your skill level, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Accommodation 

At Canvas Hotel, you’ll stay in luxury yurts that set a high bar for glamping standards. A yurt is the traditional nomadic home of Mongolia and surrounding regions, and has been widely used for thousands of years. Enjoy a high quality sleep in Hästens beds on an island in the middle of Telemark's wilderness.

Each yurt is equipped with a wood burning stove and a private toilet with your bike, the restaurant and the spa/showers only a few meters away.

Additional Information

Canvas Telemark is located in the highlands, in an isolated area 7 km from the nearest village. The hotel can not be accessed via vehicle, but you can park where the road ends and cycle or walk in. A host from Canvas Hotel will meet you when you park to help with your luggage so you can freely walk the path that takes about half an hour's walk (about 2 km) to the camp.

"The idea is that you should put aside the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the car park, and have plenty of time to get in touch with nature before you check in," - Thomas, Norrøna Canvas Telemark Site Manager

Transportation

We want to encourage travels to choose eco-friendly transport. Please contact us for recommendations! Groups are encouraged to rent a bus or take the train to Gjerstad and a bus from there. Options we can help you arrange:

  • For large groups rent a bus
  • Public transport (train + taxi)
  • Mini busses and cars
  • Rental car
Distance by car
  1. Oslo city centre: 3,5 hours, 255 km
  2. Oslo airport Gardermoen: 4 hours, 300 km
  3. Torp airport: 2 hours, 145 km
  4. Kristiansand airport: 2 hours, 120 km
One night stay in Oslo?

Would you like to add an overnight stay in Oslo before or after your trip to Canvas? Contact us, and we’ll help you arrange it.

IMPORTANT: Please check our website to confirm that the departure is guaranteed before booking your own trnasportation. For each trip, we require a minimum number of confirmed participants before the departure can be guaranteed.

Equipment list

This list is intended as a guideline, so that we have what we need regardless of the weather we get on the trip. Remember that you can also get used outdoor equipment that works perfectly. Get in touch if you have any questions. TIP: We recommend that you have the most important equipment in your hand luggage, for example hiking boots and gore-tex jacket/trousers.

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Clothing

Wool or synthetic. Avoid cotton. 

Fleece or wool. 

Waterproof jacket and pants.

Thin, ultra light.

We recommend thin wool or synthetic.

Footwear

Solid shoes, sole with good grip and traction.

Equipment

Avoid bringing a suitcase, they are more difficult to transport between hotels.

Personal medicines and, for example, band-aids, blister plaster, sports tape, throat lozenges, nasal drops, Paracetamol/Ibuprofen, stomach regulators, etc.
We need to know about all medicines you are taking, in case something happens. 

Tooth brush, tooth paste, small towel, ear plugs, wet wipes, biodegradable soap, etc.

Make sure to bring a water bottle that fits a standard bike bottle cage.

Full suspension bike for mountain biking on trails.

Day pack for biking. Space for neccesary servicekit/spare parts, extra clothing, water, snack etc.

Recommended

Clothing

With padding.

For evenings and leasure days.

Hat or headband

Full-finger gloves, for protection.

Pants/shorts, long/short sleeved shirt (wool or synthetic), thin and light windbreaker. Padded bike shorts if preferred. Dress according to the weather and temperature.

Footwear

Shoes for mountain biking, flat sole or SPD is ok - bring what fits your pedals, and that you are used to/comfortable with.

Equipment

Remember new/extra batteries.

Toilet paper, antibac, and waste bags for the paper. Remember leave no trace.

Nuts, chocolate, energy bars, etc.

And possibly other types of preferred protection gear.

Packing Tips

We ask you to bring a large piece of luggage (we recommend a duffel bag, as this is easier to handle in the terrain we travel) for clothes and other necessary things, you need for the trip. We also ask you to bring a small daypack that you can use when we are biking.