Giants of Norway Rally
A self-supported gravel adventure over some of Norway’s highest mountain roads - where choices shape the journey.
- Next edition
- 20 August 2027
- Start
- Alvdal, 08:00
- Finish
- Vinstra station
- Tracking
- Live GPS tracking via phone
- Registration
- Open until 31 May 2027or until we’re full
- The field
- 50 riderson the start line
- Entry
- €100 minimum donationPaid directly to World Bicycle Relief. The organizers receive no income.
- Distance and climbing
- 450 km7,000 m of climbingMandatory checkpoints only 550 km12,000 m of climbingWith all four Giants
- Surface
- About half asphalt, half gravel
The checkpoints are fixed. The route is yours.
Between checkpoints you can ride any road you like. Most of the decisions come down to one of these three.
Ride the fastest line
The quickest way to the next checkpoint. You keep your hours down but skip the bonus points.
Climb a Giant
A detour to one of four summit checkpoints for 3 to 7 extra points. Worth it only if the climb doesn’t cost you too many hours.
Take the ferry
A crossing can save you a long ride around the lake, but the clock keeps running while you wait for the boat.
Checkpoints
Start at CP0 in Alvdal at 08:00 and finish at CP6, Vinstra station. Reach all seven mandatory checkpoints in order to count as a finisher. The four Giants are optional and give bonus points.
Map key
- StartAlvdal, 08:00
- CheckpointMandatory, in order
- GiantOptional, bonus points
- FinishVinstra station
| Giants of Norway Rally | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Code | Checkpoint | Elevation | Points | Coordinates |
| CP0 | AlvdalStart, 08:00 | 0 | |||
| CP1 | Reinslia | 1030 m | 3 | 62.117442, 10.273882 | |
| CP2 | Grimsdalen | 1171 m | 3 | 62.027590, 9.418132 | |
| CP3 | Sognefjellshytta | 1434 m | 8 | 61.565135, 7.998187 | |
| CP4 | 1000-meteren | 1054 m | 6 | 61.299223, 7.850055 | |
| CP5 | Bygdin Hotell | 1062 m | 5 | 61.328143, 8.799426 | |
| CP6 | Vinstra stationFinish | 4 | 61.595478, 9.747147 | ||
| Giants are optional. Tackle them for additional adventure points. | |||||
| G1 | Tronfjell | 1666 m | 6 | 62.174001, 10.695873 | |
| G2 | Blåhøe | 1617 m | 6 | 61.897763, 9.283257 | |
| G3 | Juvasshytta | 1841 m | 7 | 61.672986, 8.370533 | |
| G4 | Slettefjell | 1298 m | 3 | 61.203268, 8.749833 | |
| All mandatory checkpoints: 29 points | Including all four Giants: 51 points | ||||
Make your route count
Score equals points divided by hours, times 100
Each checkpoint is worth points, and the clock runs from the start in Alvdal until you reach Vinstra, sleep and stops included. There’s no single right strategy. How far you ride, where you go, when you rest and which checkpoints you choose are all part of the challenge. Try it:
Which Giants will you climb?
Your score
106
36 points in 34 hours
That would put you 4th in the Hall of Fame.
- Mandatory checkpoints
- All seven, in order. Miss one and you don’t count as a finisher.
- Giants
- Four optional summits, conquer them for 3 to 7 extra points each.
- Ride with others
- Group riding and drafting are allowed, but each rider remains responsible for their own logistics and decisions.
- The clock
- Never stops between Alvdal and Vinstra. Sleep, ferry and breaks count.
- Results
- No official timing and no prizes. Verified scores go into the Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame
Those who have ridden the Giants.
| Rider | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Erlend Lausund | 22.08.2026 | 113 |
| Giovanni Battista Picotti | 22.08.2026 | 111 |
| Ketil Wendelbo Aanensen | 22.08.2026 | 109 |
| Harrison Cleary | 22.08.2026 | 77 |
| Håvard Wallin | 23.08.2026 | 67 |
| Wolf Becvar | 23.08.2026 | 60 |
| Even Skår | 23.08.2026 | 60 |
| Grzegorz Walkowski | 23.08.2026 | 60 |
One bike per rider
We raise money for World Bicycle Relief. They provide sturdy bikes to students, health workers and small business owners in rural areas, where long distances keep people from school, clinics and work.
The organizers receive no income from the rally. Every rider is asked to donate a minimum of €100 directly to World Bicycle Relief as part of their registration. Our goal is simple: to raise enough for at least one bike for every rider.
Not riding? You can still be part of it. Follow along and, if you can, contribute to the fundraiser.
Give to the fundraiserWhy World Bicycle Relief
We ride long distances because we want to. For many people in rural areas, distance is a daily obstacle between them and school, health care or work. A good bike makes that distance manageable, and that felt like the right cause for a rally like this one.
Disclaimer
The Giants of Norway Rally is a non-commercial, self-supported, and unofficial cycling event. It is not a race, and no official timing, rankings, or prizes are provided. The organizers receive no income from the event. Participants take part entirely at their own risk. The organizer assumes no responsibility for personal injury, accidents, health issues, loss or damage to equipment, route conditions, weather, ferry operations, navigation errors, or interactions with traffic.
By joining, participants accept full personal responsibility for their own safety and decisions throughout the event.
- Follow Norwegian traffic law and respect other road users.
- Carry suitable insurance: health, accident and liability.
- Bring what you need for food, water, repairs and emergencies.
- Ride within your ability and adjust to the conditions.