Four days of stage racing across the Norwegian coast and interior
Tour of Norway Women
A compact stage race that rewards consistency, tactical awareness, and the ability to handle varied terrain across four days in late spring.
Next edition May 29–31, 2027
- Location
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- When
- Late May
- Course
- Stage Race
- Most recent winner
- 🇳🇴 Mie Bjorndal Ottestad (2025)
- Category
- Women’s 2.Pro
About Tour of Norway Women
Tour of Norway Women is a four-day cycling stage race held in late May across Norway's coastal and inland terrain. Part of the UCI ProSeries, it typically features a mix of climbing, time trialing, and exposed roads that test all-around ability.
This is one of the few multi-day races on the women's calendar that combines genuine GC tension with tactical variety. The compact format means every stage matters, and the Norwegian landscape delivers a mix of coastal exposure, short punchy climbs, and rolling roads that favor riders who can adapt quickly. It's a proving ground for stage-race depth without the attrition of a grand tour.
Tour of Norway Women winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 🇳🇴Mie Bjorndal Ottestad |
2027 edition
May 29–31, 2027.
Tour of Norway Women route
The race is typically decided by a combination of climbing ability and time-trial strength, with GC gaps opening on summit finishes or against the clock. Coastal stages can splinter on exposed roads when the wind picks up, and the compact schedule means recovery between efforts is tight. Expect the route to include at least one uphill finish and one individual time trial, with the final day often featuring rolling terrain that allows for late attacks but rarely overturns a strong GC position. Breakaways can succeed on transitional stages, but the race is usually won by riders who can limit losses on the climbs and gain time in the race against the clock.
What shapes the race
Norwegian fjord roads
Two-stage race through the fjord region, combining a climber's stage with a finishing test that rewards aggressive racing.
Home-soil opportunity
One of the few women's stage races in Scandinavia, offering Norwegian riders a rare home proving ground.
History
Memorable editions
- 2025
Inaugural edition
Mie Bjorndal Ottestad attacked solo on stage 2 to take the overall title on home soil, with Justine Ghekiere winning stage 1.
Iconic victories
Mie Bjorndal Ottestad
Sole winner of the inaugural edition, taking the title with a bold solo attack on home roads.
Eras and records
First held in 2025 as a two-stage race.
First edition
2025, won by Mie Bjorndal Ottestad (NO).