Grimsdalsvegen is a famous, scenic mountain gravel road running through Grimsdalen, often called “the world’s most beautiful mountain farming valley”. This 40km gravel road connects Dovre (from the west) to Folldal (at Fallet in the east). Driving from east to west provides exceptional panoramic views of both Rondane and Dovrefjell national parks. Even the highest peaks of Norway, in Jotunheimen National Park can be seen from a distance. The road is managed privately and automated camera tolls are operated via the YouPark system. The pass is closed during winter. It normally opens on June 5th and closes around December 1st. The connected side-road, Haverdalsvegen, opens slightly later on June 15th.

Active traditional summer mountain farming (seterdrift) dates back to the 1600s here. You will pass active livestock pastures and idyllic old wooden farms like Tollevshaugen. The road is a core segment of the famous Tour de Dovre bicycle route, a popular loop for gravel cycling and bikepacking. About half way you will pass Grimsdalshytta, a serviced mountain hut operated by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT). It’s a nice place to stop for a drink and local food such as traditional sour cream waffles (rømmevafler).