PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Any cyclist can participate in L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France. Children under 15 years must ride together with an adult.

L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France will take you to Viborg in Central Jutland, the Danish mainland. As the old capital of Jutland, Viborg has a rich history and is one of the oldest and most charming cities in Denmark. Depending on your route, you will start your ride in either Flensburg, Vejen, Aalborg, Nørre Snede or Funder.

Starting locations:

• 300 km: Schiffbrücke 17, 24939 Flensburg, Germany
• 160 km: Vejen Idrætscenter, Petersmindevej 1, 6600 Vejen, Denmark
• 125 km: Godthåb Hammerværk, Zincksvej 2B, 9230 Svenstrup J
  You can park or be dropped off near the start location, for example at Godthaab Church at Volstrupvej or on the following streets: Sportvaenget, Birkagervaenget, Kildevej, Lille Volstrupvej and Lunden. It is not possible to park right at the start or to enter Zincksvej.
• 75 km: Nørre Snede Hallen, Skolegade 16B, 8766 Nørre Snede, Denmark
• 50 km: Funder Hallen, Skolevej 3, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark

Feed station locations:

• 300 km:

  • Rødekro, Hesselbjergvej 3, 6230 Rødekro
  • Vojens, SE Arena, Stadionparken 7, 6500 Vojens
  • Vejen, Vejen Idrætscenter, Petersmindevej 1, 6600 Vejen
  • Ødsted, Ribevej 38, 7100 Vejle
  • Nørre Snede, Nørre Snede Hallen, Skolegade 16B, 8766 Nørre Snede
  • Funder, Funder Skolevej 3, 8600 Silkeborg
  • Vattrupgaard, Østerbro 1, 8620 Kjellerup
  • Finish: Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads, 8800 Viborg
• 160 km:
  • Ødsted, Ribevej 38, 7100 Vejle
  • Nørre Snede, Nørre Snede Hallen, Skolegade 16B, 8766 Nørre Snede
  • Funder, Funder Skolevej 3, 8600 Silkeborg
  • Vattrupgaard, Østerbro 1, 8620 Kjellerup
  • Finish: Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads, 8800 Viborg
• 125 km:
  • Rebildporten, Rebildvej 25a, 9520 Skørping
  • Vebbestrup Ice Cream, Sdr. Truevej 1, 9500 Hobro
  • Hobro, Alt på hjul, Døstrupvej 23, 9500 Hobro
  • Finish: Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads, 8800 Viborg
• 75 km:
  • Funder, Funder Skolevej 3, 8600 Silkeborg
  • Vattrupgaard, Østerbro 1, 8620 Kjellerup
  • Finish: Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads, 8800 Viborg
• 50 km:
  • Vattrupgaard, Østerbro 1, 8620 Kjellerup
  • Finish: Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads, 8800 Viborg

The 4th edition of L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France will take place on Saturday, 27. June 2026.

Start times

• 300 KM - Flensburg-Viborg: 6:30-7:30
• 160 KM - Vejen-Viborg: 9:30-11:00
• 125 KM - Aalborg-Viborg: 10:00-11:00
• 75 KM - Nørre Snede-Viborg: 11:30
• 50 KM - Funder-Viborg: 11:30

How does the start waves work?

On the 300, 160 and 125 km routes, the start is in waves of approximately 50 riders with a few minutes in between. In general, the fastest riders start first in order to minimize overtakings and dangerous situations.

When you register, you rate your own level and choose an expected average speed. This will determine your start time.

Specific for the 300 km: Here, there is a "slow" group starting 30 minutes ahead of the rest of the field in order to give the less strong riders a chance to reach the finish in time. This group contains only the riders with the slowest expected average speed.

You will receive your personal start time on mail approximately 1 week before the race.

How to make sure you start with your team

When you register, you can sign up as part of a team. You can either create your own team or join an existing one.

All participants on the same team are automatically placed in the same start wave, making it the easiest way to ensure that you start together with the people you want to ride with.

The person who creates the team chooses an expected average speed, which will determine the start time for the entire team.

Once a team has been created, everyone else can see it and join it. It’s also possible to set a password if you wish to keep the team closed or private.

Bib numbers can be collected at the starting area from 1 hour before your start time.

In Flensburg, bib numbers can also be collected on Friday evening from 18:00-20:00 at SdU, Norderstraße 76, 24939 Flensburg.

L'Etape Denmark is an A to B-race. This means that all routes start in different locations and finish at the same place in Viborg.

We want to make your life easy when participating in L'Etape Denmark. Therefore, we organize bus transport from the finish to the different starting points. Click here to read more.

It's also possible to have a small bag (max size 55x40x20cm) transported from the start to the finish area. This can be added during the registration process.

L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France is characterized by the incredible feed stations highlighted by our participants.

The feeding starts already in the starting villages that serve a light breakfast with coffee and bread. The feed stations along the courses serve a varied and delicious selection of real and hot foods, snacks, sweets, cakes and fruits. There will also be soda, coffee and energy drink.

Feed stations organized by local volunteers

Unlike certain gran fondos, our feed stations are organized by local volunteers serving local delicacies and lots of real foods rather than energy products, so there won't be any energy bars og gels available at the feed stations.

However, we can guarantee you that you won't be hungry or thirsty during L'Etape Denmark.

On the longest 300 km route there are a total of 7 feed stations, while the other 4 routes visit between 1 and 4 feed stations.

Click on each route to see the exact number and location of the feed stations:

• Flensburg 300 km
• Vejen 160 km
• Aalborg 125 km
• Nørre Snede 75 km
• Funder 50 km

By participating in L'Etape Denmark you support the local volunteers and their sports clubs, as they receive an economic contribution for their efforts.

You can expect a challenging and unique cycling experience riding on a beautiful route filled with challenging climbs, amazing landscapes and historical sights for every pedal stroke. You can also expect great support and selections in our feeding stations as well as a unique ending to your ride in the finishing city of Viborg.

These are the headlines of Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo, which L'Etape Denmark is now a part of. In addition to this, you can now also expect great Village atmosphere and a proper Tour de France feel competing for the famous leaders jerseys.

As we want L'Etape Denmark to be accessible to every amateur cyclist, 5 formats will be proposed to participants:

• 300 KM - Flensburg-Viborg, 2.500m elevation, 7 feed stations
• 160 KM - Vejen-Viborg, 1.600m elevation, 4 feed stations
• 125 KM - Aalborg-Viborg, 1.100m elevation, 3 feed stations
• 75 KM - Nørre Snede-Viborg, 700m elevation, 2 feed stations
• 50 KM - Funder-Viborg, 400m elevation, 1 feed station

Before the race

• Your personalized race number and personalized number plate ;
• A light breakfast and coffee in the starting area ;
• Official L'Étape roadbook with details about the race, the courses and practical information about getting to the start and finish areas ;

During the race

• Medical assistance throughout the race ;
• Mobile support vehicles will service participants on the 300 and 160 km routes ;
• Broom wagon on the 300 and 160 km routes in case of complete breakdown ;
• Access to a challenging and beautiful route with complete route signage ;
• Access to the incredible feeding stations during the race ;
• Timing ;
• Participation to the official Sprint Challenge & KOM/QOM Challenge to compete to win the Tour de France Green Jersey & Polka Dot jersey ;
• Participation to compete to win the Tour de France Yellow Jersey ;

After the race:

• Access to the Finish Village, activities and entertainment, toilets, podium and big screen ;
• Your official results ;
• Unique L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France medal
• Finisherphoto at the photo wall at the Finish Village
• A great selection of photos from the event (unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a photo of all participants)
• Access to an exclusive registration period for L'Etape du Tour de France.

1. Organizer

DGI Hærvejsløbet is organized by DGI Midtjylland (hereinafter “the Organizer”).

The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event, including – but not limited to – the route, distance, start times, start and finish area, feed zone locations, program, and other practical conditions, if deemed necessary due to safety considerations, authority requirements, traffic conditions, weather conditions, or other significant circumstances.

Such changes do not entitle participants to a refund of the entry fee.

2. Registration and payment

Registration is binding upon completed payment.

The entry fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation, regardless of the reason, including illness, injury, pregnancy, relocation, changed plans, or failure to attend.

The purchase of a race number for recreational events is not covered by the right of withdrawal under the Danish Consumer Contracts Act, cf. the rules regarding leisure activities with a specific date.

However, a 14-day full refund policy is offered from the date of purchase. It is also possible to purchase cancellation insurance via Sportstiming in connection with registration.

The Organizer reserves the right to close registration when the capacity limit has been reached.

3. Transfer of race number

It is permitted to transfer a race number to another person within the applicable registration deadline. This must be done via the official procedure through Sportstiming, which handles registrations.

Unauthorized transfers may result in exclusion from the event.

4. Cancellation, interruption, or significant changes

If the event is wholly or partially canceled, interrupted, or significantly changed due to force majeure, including but not limited to:

Extreme weather conditions
Natural disasters
Pandemics or epidemics
Government orders or restrictions
Safety-related conditions
Strike, lockout, or similar
Other circumstances beyond the Organizer’s reasonable control

the entry fee will generally not be refunded.

If the event must be interrupted after the start, it will be considered completed, and the entry fee will not be refunded.

The Organizer may choose to offer full or partial compensation, transfer to a later event, or another alternative solution but is not obligated to do so.

5. Participation – at own risk

Participation is at the participant’s own risk and expense.

By registering, the participant accepts that cycling on public roads involves a risk of accidents, personal injury, material damage, and consequential loss.

The Organizer cannot be held liable for damage to persons, bicycles, equipment, or other property occurring before, during, or after the event, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.

The Organizer is only liable to the extent provided by general principles of Danish law on liability for damages.

6. Insurance

It is the participant’s own responsibility to ensure adequate insurance coverage.

The Organizer recommends that participants are covered by relevant accident, liability, and, if applicable, travel insurance, including coverage for participation in recreational cycling events.

The Organizer does not provide collective insurance for participants.

7. Health and physical condition

By registering, the participant declares that they are in sufficiently good physical condition to complete the chosen distance.

The participant is responsible for assessing their own health condition and, if necessary, seeking medical advice prior to participation.

The Organizer cannot be held liable for health-related issues arising in connection with participation.

8. Compliance with rules and instructions

The participant is obliged to:

Comply with applicable traffic regulations
Follow the Organizer’s instructions
Comply with instructions from officials, first aid personnel, and authorities

Failure to comply may result in removal or exclusion without the right to a refund.

The Organizer reserves the right to refuse participants who are deemed to pose a safety risk to themselves or others.

9. Photos and marketing

By participating, the participant accepts that photo and video material recorded in connection with the event may be used by the Organizer for documentation, marketing, and communication on websites, social media, printed materials, and other platforms without further consent and without financial compensation.

10. Personal data

The Organizer processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

The data is used for:

Administration and execution of the event
Timing and results services
Participant communication
Relevant information about future events, unless the participant has opted out

Further information is available in the Organizer’s privacy policy.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

Any disputes shall be settled in accordance with Danish law and subject to Danish jurisdiction.