L’Etape Denmark by Tour de France is back to challenge your inner Viking in June 2025
Get a taste of one of the best cycling routes in the world through Jutland at the Viking Gran Fondo. Ride or race and celebrate VIP style with the world class Tour de France series.
Last year, altogether, over 7,000 cyclists worldwide from over 25 countries took part in the road, gravel, MTB and family rides celebrating in VIP Tour de France style afterwards.
The 3rd edition of the L'Etape Denmark is also a great opportunity to experience the number 1 cycling country! Being far away from the busy cities and streets of Copenhagen, Jutland and the rolling hills of the ancient road offers the best riding in the world.
What makes this event so special compared to others is, that it's a point to point race, which follows an ancient road Hærvejen, a route traveled by Vikings and pilgrims for centuries that travels through Denmark.
The road follows the natural ridge that was formed through Jutland during the last ice age, simply because it was the highest point. Now, it’s your turn!
At the center of all of this is Denmark's former capital city, Viborg, which is one of Denmark's oldest and most historic cities over 1,000 years old. It makes it the perfect finishing destination of all of the L'Etape Denmark routes.
Along the ancient roads, you’ll pass by several historic spots. The most interesting is probably the Jelling Monuments, which is the home of the two most famous Viking Kings Harald Bluetooth and Gorm the Old. Their home is today marked by a set of old runestones. You’ll literally pass right by while riding on a red carpet.To further enhance the experience, a local group of Vikings are out to cheer the riders on and add to the atmosphere.
With the red carpet welcoming riders to the finish line, you can celebrate in the finishing area in the in the city of Viborg “Tour Village”, which will be clad in yellow with Live Music, food, drink and the podium presentations of the Yellow, Green and Polka Dot jerseys to the best amateur cyclists.
The finish line in the city of Viborg was be clad in yellow and built just like a “Tour Village with the red carpet welcoming riders to the finish line.
This is not just a race to finish first – it’s a personal challenge, a chance to push your limits, feel your body work, and share the experience with like-minded cyclists.
VIDEO: So what’s it like?
Watch the promo of L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France 2025, which is part of Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo.
SAVE 25% before January 1st!
L'Étape Denmark by Tour de France is being held on June 28th 2025. Registration is open, and you save 25 %, if you register before January 1st!
Participate in Denmark's biggest cycling event with more than 7.000 other cyclists! The registration for L'Etape Denmark 2025 has been open for a couple of weeks, and more than 3,500 participants have already signed up!
For more information, please visit: https://denmark.letapebytourdefrance.com or click the button below to register.
5 road routes for all abilities
One of the main attractions is the plethora of distances on offer to cater for cyclists of all abilities. So if you haven’t registered, it’s time to find your “Inner Viking” and challenge yourself on of one five road courses of 50, 75, 125, 160 and 300km.
The 300 km route from Flensburg to Viborg is our most challenging and most iconic and requires a good deal of fitness and endurance training to conquer with over 2,500m of climbing.
The 160 km route is typical of that of any Gran Fondo. You need to bring out your inner Viking to overcome its many climbs of up to 10%.
The 125 km route is typical of any Medio Fondo, the route from Aalborg to Viborg is the only one of our road routes heading from north to south.
The 75 km route from Nr. Snede to Viborg is for those who want an incredible cycling experience on the ancient highway Hærvejen with family, friends, colleges or their team. Everyone can participate at this Piccolo Fondo.
HÆRVEJSLØBET – The Viking Gran Fondo is an unforgettable ride back through history, and the 50 km route from Funder to Viborg everyone can take part in!
Prefer MTB or gravel? Then we recommend you have a look at The Viking Gran Fondo's MTB and gravel routes. There are 5 gravel routes and 5 MTB routes too!
Pull on an Official Tour de France Jersey
For the more competitive riders, there’s the chance to win an official Tour de France jersey just like professionals. As well over timing for the Yellow jersey, there are timed sections on each of the five routes.
On each of the 5 routes, the male and female winners of the yellow, polka dot and green jersey will be celebrated on the podium and awarded a leader's jersey in the finishing area. There are no age groups or prize money.
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In L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France, the rider with the fastest time on all routes (male and female) will be awarded the most coveted jerseys of all in the cycling world: the Yellow Jersey! |
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In L’Etape Denmark by Tour de France, several flat sections of the courses (few hundred meters) will be timed. The rider (male and female) with the fastest accumulated time across the timed flat sections will be awarded the Green Jersey! |
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In L’Etape Denmark by Tour de France, major climbs on the courses will be timed. The rider (male and female) with the fastest accumulated time across the timed climbing sections will be awarded the Polka Dot jersey. |
What’s included?
- A unique event organized by local clubs and associations with more than 1,000 volunteers
- Multiple feed stations with incredible selection and atmosphere
- Beautiful routes packed with highlights and historic sights
- Great signage
- MC-marshalls
- Live-tracking and timing with chip
- Finisher-photo and medal
- Safe bicycle parking in the finishing area
- The experience in the finishing area will be extraordinary with a so far unseen yellow celebration and the addition of a smaller Village known from the Tour de France finishing cities.
- The routes contain short timed segments that are completely closed for traffic. Here it's possible to fight for the official Tour de France leaders' jerseys.
- The winners of the different jerseys will be celebrated at an official podium ceremony in the finishing area.
- L’Etape Denmark participants said they have the best feeding stations, they have ever experienced, famous not only for their great food but also for their even better atmosphere.
Ride the L’Étape du Tour de France
By joining L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France you will be part of an exclusive community of riders, offering you a privileged access to L'Etape du Tour de France. To do so, two programs exist:
- L'Etape Championship - by finishing in the top 3 overall (male/female) of the 300 km route, you will qualify for and get free registration for the main event, L'Etape du Tour in France.
- L'Etape Reward program - by participating in one of L'Etape by Tour de France events all arround the word, you will be granted an exclusive registration period for L'Etape du Tour in France.
About L’Etape Denmark by Tour de France
L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France is held as part of Denmark's biggest recurring cycling event, Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo. The event is organized by Danish sports organization DGI in cooperation with local clubs and associations along the route. There are about 1,000 volunteers from various organizations involved in organizing the event.
They arrange starts, signs, food and drink stations and a lot more along the way and in the finish area. For their work before, during and after Haervejsloebet they receive association’s fee for their efforts.
Every year, more than 1 million Danish kroner goes to the voluntary associations from L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France to support their work to promote exercise participation in Denmark. In 2025 Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo is arranged for the 13th time and for the 3rd time as an official L'Etape by Tour de France event.
SAVE 25% before January 1st!
L'Étape Denmark by Tour de France is being held on June 28th 2025. Registration is open, and you save 25 %, if you register before January 1st!
Participate in Denmark's biggest cycling event with more than 7.000 other cyclists! The registration for L'Etape Denmark 2025 has been open for a couple of weeks, and more than 3,500 participants have already signed up!
For more information, please visit: https://denmark.letapebytourdefrance.com or click the button below to register.
