Tour de France 2027 Route - Complete Stage-by-Stage Guide

The 2027 Tour de France features a challenging route spanning 21 stages from July 2 to July 25, beginning with a Grand Départ in Edinburgh, Scotland. Following the initial stages in the UK, including two long stages through Liverpool and Wales, the race will return to France. This edition includes two individual time trials and two major summit finishes, along with six stages aimed at sprinters, offering numerous opportunities for attacks throughout the Alps, Massif Central, and the Pyrenees, culminating in Paris after nearly 3,500 kilometers.

Tadej Pogačar aims for his sixth Tour title, facing competition from Remco Evenepoel in the 71 kilometers of time trials and Jonas Vingegaard in the mountainous segments.

Stage Breakdown

- Stage 1: Friday, July 2, 2027 - Edinburgh > Carlisle, 185 km - Flat
This stage begins relatively flat but features various punchy climbs that could challenge sprinters.

- Stage 2: Saturday, July 3, 2027 - Keswick > Liverpool, 223 km - Hilly
Riders encounter several small climbs, making the finish in Liverpool particularly exciting for the sprint.

- Stage 3: Sunday, July 4, 2027 - Welshpool > Cardiff, 223 km - Hilly
With seven major climbs, this stage tests the endurance of all participants, especially with the difficult Hengoed climb late in the race.

• Stage 4: Tuesday, July 6, 2027 - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin > Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, 171 km - Hilly

- Stage 5: Wednesday, July 7, 2027 - Pontorson > Plumelec, 178 km - Hilly
A powerful stage suitable for strong sprinters, featuring the Côte de Cadoudal climbed twice.

• Stage 6: Thursday, July 8, 2027 - Vannes > Angers, 193 km - Hilly

• Stage 7: Friday, July 9, 2027 - Blois > Chambord, 38 km - Individual Time Trial

• Stage 8: Saturday, July 10, 2027 - Bourges > Le Creusot, 224 km - Hilly

- Stage 9: Sunday, July 11, 2027 - Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux > Grand Colombier, 162 km - Mountain
This stage includes a high-altitude finish at Grand Colombier, a crucial moment in the race.

- Stage 10: Tuesday, July 13, 2027 - Annecy > Sallanches, 171 km - Mountain
A key preview of the upcoming UCI World Championships, featuring difficult climbs including the Côte de Domancy.