– Any transport within Sweden
– Airport transfers
– Transport from Gothenburg to Fengersfors
– Accommodation + overnight stays
– 2 person room
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft drinks and water
– CYCLOsportive cycling shirt (worth €75)
– Luggage transport and cycling guide
– Trailer
– Pre-departure briefing (online)
– Route book (digital) + gpx files
- Technical Support

– Alcoholic beverages, snacks
– Bicycle rental (can be booked)
– Return flight Amsterdam/Gothenburg
– Tips and donations
– Souvenirs

In the program we have listed the accommodations where we will stay.

* Accommodations are subject to change.

Day 1 — Travel day to Sweden
Travel
* flight to Gothenburg or
* train/car via Denmark
Transfer to northern Dalsland (~2.5 hours).

First residence
Nordic Refuge
Nordic Refuge Web Address: Hensbyvägen 15, 662 95 Fengersfors, Sweden Phone: +32473716295
One of the most beautiful gravel facilities in Dalsland:
* design B&B in the middle of nature
fantastic food
* perfect gravel hub
* lots of rest
* ideal for the first evening

Perfect place to:
to build bicycles
* to experience the first Swedish dinner
to do route briefing

Day 2 — Fengersfors → Bengtsfors
Distance
75–85 km
Profile
* fast gravel
forests
rolling terrain

Highlights
deserted forest paths
mirror-smooth lakes
* wooden bridges
* Swedish fika break

Along the way, you immediately feel:
* how quiet Dalsland is
how endless the gravel network seems

Overnight stay
Dalsland Stubborn
Dalsland Stugbaat Web Address: Strandvägen 25B, 666 32 Bengtsfors, Sweden Phone: +46738331383

Unique overnight stay:
* floating cabins on the water
* sauna
right on the canal
* authentic Scandinavian experience

Day 3 — Bengtsfors → Gustavsfors → Dals Långed
Distance
80–90 km
Profile
More hilly:
* compact gravel
forest climbing
beautiful descents

Highlight
Route along the Dalsland Canal.
The area around Gustavsfors and Lelångenleden is considered one of the most beautiful gravel corridors in Dalsland. (Sweden by Bike)
Lunch stop at small local bakery/fika in Gustavsfors

Overnight stay
Baldersnäs Herrgård
Baldersnäs Herrgård Web Address: Baldersnäs 22, 666 94 Dals Långed, Sweden Phone: +4653141213
Highly recommended.

Historic manor house:
stately rooms
old estate
* forests & water all around
fantastic dinner
* classic Swedish atmosphere
This is not a hotel night, but an experience.

Day 4 — Dals Långed → Håverud
Distance
70–85 km
Perhaps the most beautiful day
Today you are driving:
* along small canals
over gravel along lakes
through dense pine forests

Highlight
Håverud Aqueduct
An iconic Swedish structure:
* canal bridge
locks
railway line
spectacular industrial heritage

Overnight stay
Håveruds Hotell
Håveruds Hotell Web Address: Upperudsvägen 12, 464 72 Håverud, Sweden Phone: +4653030700

Right on the water:
beautiful view
* sauna
amazing dinner
* ideal recovery after a gravel ride

Day 5 — Håverud → Kroppefjäll plateau
Distance
80–90 km
Most adventurous stage
Today:
rougher gravel
more elevation gain
deep forests
hardly any buildings

This area feels truly wilderness-like. According to many gravel riders, this northern part of Dalsland in particular is the absolute dream for long gravel rides. (Camp Dalsland)

Overnight stay
Skålleruds Gård
Skålleruds Gård Web Address: Skållerud 10 Kyrkansgård, 464 40 Åsensbruk, Sweden Phone: +46769002765
Small-scale countryside hotel:
* local food
* quiet location
* ideal for groups
* personal atmosphere

Day 6 — Kroppefjäll → Åsensbruk / Upperud
Distance
75–85 km
Final stage
A beautiful mix of:
gravel
small asphalt roads
lakes
open landscape

Afternoon
Long lunch by the water.
Optional:
* swimming
* sauna
* kayak

Final overnight stay
Upperud 9:9
Upperud 9:9 Web Address: Upperud 9, 464 40 Åsensbruk, Sweden Phone: +46707498779

Maybe the coolest place of the trip:
design hotel
art & architecture
right on the water
* fantastic kitchen
* premium Scandinavian atmosphere
Perfect end to the trip.

Day 7 — Return travel day
Morning
Quiet breakfast by the lake.
Transfer back to:
Gothenburg

This is not a “classic” cycling trip.
It is:
* bikepacking without luggage
Scandinavian silence
swimming in lakes
saunas
gravel through forests
* sleeping in unique places

During the day:
* hours of gravel riding without traffic

’in the evening:
* wood fire
* local food
sunset at 22:30

01. What is the average distance per day?
The average distance varies between 40 and 80 km per day, depending on the trip. This is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable to good condition.

02. Do I have to bring my own bicycle?
Yes, generally. On some trips you can also rent a bike. On trips that involve flying, a bike can generally be rented. This is stated during the booking process.

03. Is there a follow-up vehicle available?
Yes, usually there is a follow-up vehicle for luggage and for support in emergencies. Or to refill the water bottle on the way.

04. Can I determine the route myself?
With group travel the route is predetermined, but sometimes there are options for extra routes or breaks. We are always happy to think along about alternative routes.

05. Is the trip suitable for beginners?
Group trips are often suitable for different levels. Check the level of the trip in advance. The level is indicated with a number of stars for each trip.

06. What happens if I can no longer cycle?
There is often a follow-up vehicle or support team to pick you up if you can't go any further.

07. What is included in the price?
Usually accommodation, breakfast and dinner, sports drinks, technical support, 1x sports massage, starting certificates and guidance are included. Costs for flight tickets, bike rental or personal expenses (lunch and drinks) are often additional costs.

08. Are the routes difficult?
The difficulty level varies. For the trips with a Granfondo we offer routes that ensure that you are fit at the start on the day of the Granfondo. You cycle less than on a tour where longer and heavier rides are offered. For the tours, the participants have a choice almost every day between a longer/heavier or shorter/easier route.

09. Do I need to take out insurance?
Yes, travel and cancellation insurance is always recommended, as well as insurance for damage to the bike or medical emergencies.

10. What type of accommodation is used?
After a day of cycling you want to be able to relax. That is why we at CYCLOsportive generally stay in 4-star hotels. Occasionally we stay in a 3-star hotel, but then we think it deserves 4 stars! We know how important it is to be able to rest in a good bed and to be able to eat well in the evening and enjoy a good breakfast in the morning!

11. Can I keep up a little? Or are they all semi-pros who are coming along?
Yes, you can come along. No, there will be no half-pros. There will always be a difference in level. At CYCLOsportive we always go out with relatively small groups and can split the group during cycling so that everyone can enjoy themselves at their own level.

12. Can I also participate as a woman?
Yes! Fortunately, we see more and more women on bikes and also on our trips. It creates a nice dynamic in the group. So come along!

13. Do we have to do everything together or can I sometimes do my own thing?
A group trip has a program and we offer that every day. In the evening we brief you about the program of the next day. If you want to make your own plan, that is perfectly fine. Going out alone is not something we advise. We are happy to think with you about alternative routes if the group program does not suit you completely.

14. How do I get my bike to its destination?
On most trips you have to arrange your own transportation. Only at GF Strade Bianche we transport your bike and luggage. And we book the flight for you. We plan a drop-off and pick-up day. You fly to the destination with only hand luggage and arrange transfers from the airport to the hotel.

15. How can I best prepare for the trip in terms of training?
Keep in mind that you will be cycling for four or five days in a row. If you are not used to this, practice this at home. In addition, it is advisable to use a training schedule (at least 3 months) to be well trained.

16. Are there also introductory rides?
We plan at least 1x an online meeting in which we give the participants the opportunity to get to know each other a little better and where questions about the trip can be asked. A few times a year we organize social rides for which participants can register.

17. A trip has an odd number of participants. Will there be a charge for a single room?
If you choose a single room, we will charge for that. If it is not the choice of a participant, but it happens to be that way, we will not charge any costs.

18. Is a medical certificate required on this trip?
To be allowed to participate in this trip, participants do not need to be in possession of a medical certificate. It is wise to check well before the trip (6 months) by means of an effort test whether you are in good health. Such an effort test also provides insight into the training work that must be delivered in order to start the trip in good condition.

Participants have the option to be guided for 3 months through an exercise test and training schedule. The training guidance is optional. Inquire about the possibilities: gv@cyclosportive.nl.

19. How will you be informed about the trip?
We will organize an information session about the program and will inform the participants about the trip by means of a number of participant mailings (4).