Routes Unveiled for L’Étape Trondheim
We’re opening the map and unveiling this year’s routes. Shaped by the fjord, the climbs, and the historic roads to cycle in and around Trondheim.
Two different challenges, one shared cycling celebration in true Tour de France spirit. Here is everything you need to know about the 75 km and 130 km distances, including this year’s updates: the Nypan Sprint, gravel sectors and a neutral start out of Trondheim city centre.
> Download gpx file 130 km here
> Download gpx file 75 km here
Scroll to the bottom of the article to download other course map files for 75 km and 130 km
> Read about the 75 km
> Read about the 75 km - Social ride (without timekeeping, all bike types)
> Read about the 130 km
Distances at a Glance
130 km
This distance is for those who dream of the world’s greatest cycling race, the Tour de France. With three categorised climbs, two new gravel sectors, extra loops through Skaun and Klæbu, and plenty of time to really feel it in the legs, this is the perfect opportunity to ride like a pro.
- Approx. 130 km, with an exact measurement of 128 km.
- 3 categorised climbs: Côte de Grøset (K3), Côte de Venn (K4), Côte de Ståggån (K4).
- 2 gravel sectors, both new.
- Nypan Sprint: a 300-metre Sprint Challenge after approximately 40 km, heading into Leirstrand.
- 3 feed stations: Spongdal, Melhus and Klæbu.
- KOM Challenge with timing on all major climbs.
- Perfect for experienced riders, clubs and anyone looking to set their first major cycling goal in true Tour de France style.
75 km
The 75 km distance is designed to be accessible, but still a proper challenge. It is ideal both for those taking on their first long-distance ride and for experienced recreational riders looking for a more compact day on the bike. A phenomenal start and finish at Torvet, in the heart of Trondheim city centre.
- Same spectacular opening as the 130 km route, including Côte de Grøset (K3) with KOM Challenge.
- 2 gravel sectors, including one new sector.
- Nypan Sprint: a 300-metre Sprint Challenge after approximately 40 km, heading into Leirstrand.
- 2 feed stations: Spongdal and Klæbu.
- Ideal as a first long-distance event, for groups of friends, company teams and recreational riders of all levels.
> New! The 75 km distance is now open for registration without timing. Read more here.
Ready to Choose Your Course?
Whether you go for 130 km or 75 km:
- You get a safe race experience on closed roads.
- You ride through some of the best scenery Norway has to offer, from fjords and forests to rural landscapes.
- The winners of both races win the iconic Tour de France yellow jersey.
- The Nypan Sprint will decide who wins the iconic Tour de France sprint jersey.
- KOM Challenge for the polka dot jersey.
- The 75 km route includes two gravel sectors, including one new sector.
- The 130 km route includes two gravel sectors, both new.
- Medal for all participants.
- You become part of Norway’s new major cycling celebration.
- True Tour de France atmosphere all weekend, with Torvet in Trondheim as the event hub for race number pick-up, bike parking, sponsor village and more.
- All of this in addition to a lively Trondheim with side activities throughout the weekend, including the Day Zero Kick Off (free entrance) and After Bike Party. Tickets are sold separately.
Sign up today and secure your spot on the start line when the Tour de France experience comes to Trondheim.
A Closer Look at the Courses
Start at Torvet (75 km and 130 km)
All distances start and finish at Torvet, in the middle of Trondheim city centre. From Torvet, the peloton moves out through the city streets via Sandgata and Kongens gate in a neutral start, before heading towards the fjord and the beautiful surroundings that make Trondheim unique.
Just like in a professional bike race, the peloton will roll together behind an official car at a controlled pace until Kilometre Zero. Attacks and overtaking are not allowed until the race is released after 2.2 km.
Toward the Fjord and Côte de Grøset (75 km and 130 km)
Leaving the city centre, the route heads west towards Ilsvika, Trolla and Flakk. Here you meet the first major test of the day: Côte de Grøset, a category 3 climb with its own KOM Challenge and timed section. At the top, you are rewarded with views across the Trondheimsfjord and a high-pulse atmosphere for the climbing specialists.
Gaulosen and the Nypan Sprint (75 km and 130 km)
After Grøset, the peloton rolls through the undulating terrain of Byneset. At Spongdal, you reach the first feed station of the day — the perfect place to refill bottles and energy stores before the route continues with beautiful views towards Gaulosen.
After approximately 40 km, heading into Leirstrand, the Nypan Sprint awaits: a 300-metre Sprint Challenge where the fastest time on the segment wins the iconic Tour de France sprint jersey. In the Tour de France, an intermediate sprint is a designated point along the stage where riders fight for points towards the prestigious green jersey.
The route continues to Leinstrand. Here, the 75 km riders take a more direct route back towards Trondheim, while the 130 km riders continue towards Skaun and Klæbu.
Leinstrand (75 km)
The 75 km route includes one gravel sector. The gravel sectors have been added as a sporting adjustment inspired by the Tour de France, giving riders a more varied and authentic race experience before the route continues through Tanem, where the 75 km and 130 km fields merge again.
Côte de Venn (130 km)
While the 75 km route eventually turns towards Tanem and back to Trondheim, the 130 km riders continue west via Buvika and Børsa towards Skaun. Along the 130 km route, riders will face one gravel sector, added as a sporting adjustment inspired by the Tour de France. Here you also meet Côte de Venn, a category 4 climb and KOM Challenge with timing. The reward is a view towards Malmsjøen and a beautiful ride towards Vassbygda.
Melhus and Feed Zone (130 km)
From Vassbygda, the route heads north towards Melhus, where the next feed station is ready.
The ride from Melhus takes you to Tanem, where the 130 km route and the 75 km route merge again.
Klæbu (75 km and 130 km)
After Tanem, the terrain rises towards Klæbu, where you find the race’s third feed station.
The 130 km riders get one final bonus loop south towards Brøttemsmoen and the third categorised climb of the day: Côte de Ståggån, a category 4 climb with a new KOM Challenge and timed section. This is the climb for those who want to empty the tank before heading back towards the city.
The 75 km riders take a shorter route and cross the Nidelva via Sveanvegen and into Klæbu.
Finish (75 km and 130 km)
From Klæbu, the route heads north along the valley and the Nidelva before turning towards Sluppen and completing the final kilometres back to Torvet — and a true Tour de France finish with cheering crowds, music and a cycling celebration in Trondheim.
