Geography
The municipality is bordered by Meldal and Rennebu to the west, Melhus and Selbu to the north, Holtålen to the east, and Os and Tynset (in Hedmark county) to the south.
The lake Samsjøen is located in the northern part of the municipality. The Gauldalen valley follows the Gaula River through the municipality.
The mountain Forollhogna lies on the southern border of the municipality inside Forollhogna National Park.
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