Announcement date set for 2027 Tour de France route

The official route for the 2027 Tour de France is expected to be revealed on October 22, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès Porte-Maillot in Paris by A.S.O. and its president Christian Prudhomme. This will mark the start of the planning for the 114th edition of the race, known as the "Grand Boucle."

Dates and starting location for 2027 Tour de France

The 2027 Tour de France will run from July 2 to July 25, 2027. The race will begin in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the first three stages taking place in the United Kingdom before the riders return to France. This marks the first time the Tour will start in the UK.

First three stages of 2027 Tour de France

The first stage will start in Edinburgh on July 2, 2027, and end in Carlisle, covering 184 kilometers. The second stage will begin in Keswick, in the Lake District National Park, and finish in Liverpool the following day, covering 223 kilometers. The third stage will be entirely in Wales, starting in Welshpool and ending in Cardiff on July 4, also covering 223 kilometers.

Route details and final destination

A rest day is planned for July 5, 2027, to allow for the transfer from the UK to France. The route from July 2 to July 25, 2027, includes stages across several French cities, with the final stage concluding on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The full list of locations includes Cherbourg-En-Cotentin, Pontorson, Plumelec, Vannes, Angers, Blois, and many others.