Merkur zavarovalnica L'Étape Slovenia by Tour de France takes place on Sun, Sep 6, 2026 in Kranj, Slovenia. The main route is 131 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Start
- Kranj 🇸🇮
- Distance
- 131 km
- Climbing
- 1,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
An official Tour de France amateur cycling event held in Kranj, offering fully closed-road routes through the scenic Gorenjska region.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 131-kilometer ride with 1800 meters of climbing demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to pace extended efforts over mountainous terrain.
Aerobic endurance
The 131-kilometer distance requires maintaining a steady aerobic output for multiple hours without excessive fatigue.
Climbing capacity
The 1800 meters of elevation gain across the route necessitates continuous climbing strength and efficient pacing on inclines.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of the ride.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:30–6:40
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Merkur zavarovalnica L'Étape Slovenia by Tour de France is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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