Sport · Nationwide route (Paris finale), France

Tour de France

The world's greatest cycling race — 21 stages, 3 weeks + Champs-Élysées finale

The Tour de France is the world's biggest cycling race — 21 stages over 3 weeks in July. Route changes annually but Paris Champs-Élysées finale is fixed. 12M+ spectators along the route. Free viewing at any stage — the world's biggest free sports event. Book stage-town hotels 6+ months ahead.

Upcoming dates

Next
2027
July 3-25 (21 stages)
Following year
2028
July 1-23

Late June/early July to late July every year. 21 stages, 3 weeks. Paris finale always the final Sunday.

Duration
23 days (21 stages + 2 rest days)
Crowd
12M+ spectators along
Budget/day
Free to watch. Hotels near stage towns 2-3× normal rates
Book ahead
4+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: Cycling fans + summer France travellers
  • Free to watch — no ticket for any stage
  • Best viewing: mountain stages (Alps, Pyrenees) — you can literally touch the riders
  • Route announced each October for following July
  • Book hotels along the route 6+ months ahead
  • Champs-Élysées finale (Paris) is packed — arrive by 10:00 for good spot
  • Camper vans are the classic mountain-stage experience — arrive 3-5 days early

Book hotels for Tour de France 2027

Prices spike + hotels sell out during this event. Book 4+ months ahead.

Frequently asked

When is Tour de France 2027?
July 3-25, 2027 (21 stages, 3 weeks). Route announced October 2026. Paris Champs-Élysées finale July 25.
How do I watch the Tour de France?
Free — no ticket for any stage. Best viewing: mountain stages (Alps, Pyrenees). Champs-Élysées finale in Paris. Rest days let you catch up with the peloton.
Where should I watch a mountain stage?
Alpe d'Huez, Mont Ventoux, Col du Tourmalet, Col du Galibier. Camp overnight for best spot. Arrive by 09:00 for stages starting 12:00.
Can I ride the Tour de France route?
Yes — most routes open to cyclists year-round (except during race). Alpe d'Huez's 21 hairpins are the classic bucket-list ride.
How far in advance is Tour de France announced?
Full route announced each October for the following July. Book hotels along route ASAP after announcement.