02.10.2025
A mountain bike is the perfect tool to discover the world. With a bike you can explore every little backroad and trail, let the scenery and culture soak in, and get the adrenaline going in between. At Norrøna Adventure we organize many bucket list trips throughout the year – read on and get our top tips for your next MTB adventure!
There is no better way to wake up than in a place you have never been before, knowing you are going to spend the next day riding your bike and exploring what this new place has to offer. When exploring new trails, having a local guide is always a good idea. Not needing to stop and check the map, allows you to have continuous flow - and all mountain bike guides have some hidden gems up their sleeve that you would never find without them.
– Mountain biking is always more fun with friends! Also, when travelling with Norrøna Adventure you get to spend lots of time on the trail, and less time organizing. You´ll get time to stop for culture, local cuisine, and in general just enjoy the country you are travelling to, Mike Holley at Norrøna Adventure says. Mike organises adventures all over the world, and is an avid mountain bike enthusiast.
– When riding a bike, you experience the environment in a totally different way. You´ll get culture, new landscapes and a state of flow, Mike adds.
So are you ready to travel to a unique mountain bike destination? Here are Norrøna Adventure`s top tips!
The Atlas mountains in Morocco
Africa may not be the most obvious destination to go mountain biking, but that doesn`t make it less interesting. The Atlas Mountains, located south of the pulsating city of Marrakech, is a paradise for mountain biking, with its spectacular landscapes and flowy trails. There are many places to go mountain biking in the Atlas mountains, and the best riding is mostly at a high altitude. Some favourites are the area around the town of Amizmiz, the Oukaimeden ski area and the Tikla valley.
In Morocco the locals are friendly, the food is great, the scenery is fantastic and the riding unique. What are you waiting for?
Read more: Moroccan Mountain Bike Adventure - Singletracks in the Land of Berbers
Norrøna Canvas - Simple luxury in the heart of Telemark, Norway
Norrøna Canvas is a camp in the wilderness of Telemark in the Southern part of Norway - actually you have to ride trails to get to the camp, as there are no roads. The camp is located in a mountain bike mekka. The trails are super flowy and the surface you ride on is mostly smooth rock formations.
But forget everything you associate with traditional camping: After the riding, you´ll get spoiled with delicious food made from local ingredients, relax in the wood fired sauna, and go for a swim in the lake. Round up the day around the campfire before you go to bed in a luxurious Mongol-inspired yurt.
Sounds like a dream vacation? Book a stay at Norrøna Canvas
The Dreamy Dolomites
Go mountain biking between high peaks and in deep valleys. Riding in the Alps is spectacular, and the views will take your breath away. As a mountain biker you would need to enjoy big climbs and big descents. If you need to save energy, you could jump on the gondola or get shuttled by car before you dive down to the valley on twisty trails.
With a high activity level, you need a high intake of carbs. No problem. You are in Italy. Italian cuisine is perfect for cyclists that need to fill up with delicious local specialities like pasta, pizza and gelato in various forms.
Ready to explore the Dolomites on a mountain bike? Join Norrøna Adventure on the big Dolomites Enduro Mountain Biking Aventure.
Hallingdal mountain bike paradise
Hallingdal is only 1,5 hours from Oslo and houses several great mountain bike spots; Geilo, Ål, Gol, Hemsedal, Høgevarde and Nesbyen. In the valley, there have been many trailbuilding projects in recent years to make mountain biking more accessible and fun for anyone from beginners to experts. When in Hallingdal, it is almost mandatory to try out the 17 kilometer flow trail, “Hallingspranget”. We dare to say it is probably the most flowy trail you will ever ride. And the view is beautiful all the way.
In Hallingdal there is a railway, so you can easily go exploring without having to use a car.
Do you want the ultimate Norwegian mountain bike experience? See how you can combine riding in Hallingdal and Norrøna Canvas in one, epic trip!
Croatia - more than just mountain biking
It is always special to explore a country with a mountain bike. Croatia is a country with nice trails, great local cuisine and friendly people. And the climate is good and perfect for long days on the bike. In Croatia you can explore idyllic medieval villages and go for a swim in the Adriatic sea when you are done with a long day of riding.
Want to focus on the riding, while someone else handles the logistics? Join us for 9-day trip from the medieval mountains to the Adriatic sea.
Off the beaten track in Northern Vietnam
Let the mountain bike take you to places you don`t get to see if you travel by car. Northern Vietnam is famous for its mountain ranges and breathtaking landscapes.
Discover what Vietnam has to offer outside the tourist path, meet with local tribes, experience the culturally rich surroundings while covering distance, climbs and descents on adventurous backroads and paths between the villages.
Read to learn more about what mountain biking in Northern Vietnam along the Ha Giang mountains is like.