Tour de France 2025

Tour de France 2025: The Pinnacle of Road Cycling

The 112th edition of the Tour de France is scheduled from July 5 to July 27, 2025. This iconic race will commence in Lille and conclude in Paris, covering a total distance of 3,320 kilometers across 21 stages. The route will feature seven flat stages, six hilly stages, six mountain stages—including five summit finishes—and two individual time trials. Notably, the race will include challenging climbs such as Mont Ventoux and Col de la Loze.

History

The Tour de France, established in 1903, is the most prestigious road cycling event globally. The 2025 edition marks the first time since 2020 that the entire race will be held within France’s borders. This return to a fully French route is expected to bring a renewed sense of tradition and excitement to the race.

Race Overview

The 2025 Tour de France will challenge riders with a diverse array of terrains. The first week will feature flat and hilly stages in northern France, providing opportunities for sprinters and breakaways. The second week will take the peloton into the Pyrenees, with stages including the Col du Tourmalet and a mountain time trial to Peyragudes. The final week will see the race move into the Alps, with summit finishes at Mont Ventoux, Col de la Loze, and La Plagne, culminating in the traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Route

The 2025 Tour de France will visit 11 regions and 34 departments across France. Key stages include:

• Stage 1: Lille Métropole to Lille Métropole

• Stage 2: Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer

• Stage 3: Valenciennes to Dunkerque

• Stage 4: Amiens to Rouen

• Stage 5: Caen to Caen (Individual Time Trial)

• Stage 6: Bayeux to Vire Normandie

• Stage 7: Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne

• Stage 8: Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval

• Stage 9: Chinon to Châteauroux

• Stage 10: Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy

• Stage 11: Toulouse to Toulouse

• Stage 12: Auch to Hautacam

• Stage 13: Loudenvielle to Peyragudes (Mountain Time Trial)

• Stage 14: Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères

• Stage 15: Muret to Carcassonne

• Stage 16: Montpellier to Mont Ventoux

• Stage 17: Bollène to Valence

• Stage 18: Saint-Étienne to Lyon

• Stage 19: Grenoble to Courchevel Col de la Loze

• Stage 20: Albertville to La Plagne

• Stage 21: Paris (Champs-Élysées)

Stay Connected

For more information and updates as the race approaches, visit the official Tour de France website: www.letour.fr.