Giants of Norway Rally
A self-supported gravel adventure across Norway’s highest peaks — where choices shape the journey.
The concept
There’s no single fixed route — only checkpoints. Riders choose their own line through mountains, valleys, and ferry crossings, balancing time and ambition.
- Take the fastest line.
- Tackle the optional giant climbs for bonus points.
- Hop on a ferry across the lake to gamble for time.
Self-supported. No official timing. No prizes. Just the ride.
At a glance
Route & scoring
Route basics
- Reach all mandatory checkpoints in order — that’s your backbone.
- Optional “Giant” checkpoints add adventure and extra points.
- Ferry crossings are allowed; waiting counts toward your time.
Scoring
Score = (Total points ÷ total elapsed time in hours) × 100
- Every checkpoint (mandatory + optional) gives points.
- Elapsed time runs continuously from Tynset to Vinstra — sleeps and stops included.
- No official race timing or prizes; results feed the Hall of Fame.
Ride your own ride: take the direct line, chase Giants — or mix both. Your story is in the choices you make along the way.
The Open Challenge
- After the first edition, the route remains open year-round as a self-supported challenge.
- Register to access the same tracking system used during the event.
- Verified attempts are added to the Giants of Norway Hall of Fame.
Checkpoints
The rally starts from CP0 on 21 August 2026 at 08:00. The rally finishes at CP6 and there is no cut-off time.
There is no fixed route between checkpoints. Riders choose their own way to the 7 mandatory checkpoints, which must be achieved in order and are required to qualify as finishers.
In addition, riders may choose to visit the optional GPM checkpoints (Gran Premio della Montagna, the mountain classification) to collect bonus points.
| Checkpoint | Location | Coordinates | Elevation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP0 | Alvdal | 0 | ||
| CP1 | Reinslia | 62.117442, 10.273882 | 1030 m | 3 |
| CP2 | Grimsdalen | 62.027590, 9.418132 | 1171 m | 3 |
| CP3 | Sognefjellshytta | 61.565135, 7.998187 | 1434 m | 8 |
| CP4 | 1000-meteren | 61.299223, 7.850055 | 1054 m | 6 |
| CP5 | Bygdin Hotell | 61.328143, 8.799426 | 1062 m | 5 |
| CP6 | Vinstra station | 61.595478, 9.747147 | 4 | |
| GPM1 | Tronfjell | 62.174001, 10.695873 | 1666 m | 6 |
| GPM2 | Blåhøe | 61.897763, 9.283257 | 1617 m | 6 |
| GPM3 | Juvasshytta | 61.672986, 8.370533 | 1841 m | 7 |
| GPM4 | Slettefjell | 61.203268, 8.749833 | 1298 m | 3 |
Disclaimer
The Giants of Norway Rally is a free, self-supported, and unofficial cycling event. It is not a race, and no entry fee, official timing, rankings, or prizes are provided. 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.
- Follow all Norwegian traffic laws and respect other road users.
- Carry suitable insurance (health, accident, liability).
- Be self-sufficient with food, water, repairs, and emergency gear.
- Exercise judgment appropriate to your ability and conditions.
By joining, participants accept full personal responsibility for their own safety and decisions throughout the event.
Application
The initial event is limited to 50 participants.
Registrations are open until 8 March. Selected riders will be notified within two weeks thereafter.
Before applying, please read the rally manual:
When you're ready, submit your application:
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