2027 Tour de France Femmes route announced

The route for the 2027 edition of the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift was unveiled on Thursday at the Palais des Congrès in Paris by its director, Marion Rousse. The race will start in Leeds, England, and end at the summit of the Puy de Dôme in Auvergne, France.

Race details and unique features

The event will take place from July 30 to August 7, covering a total distance of 1,156 km. It will include two mountain stages, one team time trial, and 17,665 meters of vertical gain. This will be the first time the race includes a team time trial.

Route structure and challenges

The route crosses from England to Auvergne, with early stages in Yorkshire featuring short but steep climbs that could lead to early rider selections. The first team time trial will be in London, passing the city's most famous landmarks.

Additional events in 2027

Two additional events for cyclosportists are planned: The Étape du Tour de France on July 11, covering 150 km between Cluses and the Saisies station, and The Étape du Tour de France Femmes with Zwift on August 8, a 138 km route in the Puy de Dôme area with 2,460 meters of elevation gain.

International growth of the event

The departure from England marks the third international start for the race, following the Netherlands in 2024 and Switzerland in 2026. This reflects the event's increasing popularity and global reach. The Yorkshire stages have been ideal for riders to make aggressive moves, with climbs between major cities offering strategic opportunities.

Key stages and their challenges

The team time trial in London will favor well-prepared teams. Later stages in Calais and Magnanville could determine the winners. In Bourges, the peloton is expected to stay more grouped, with the climb at La Loge des Gardes favoring strong climbers. The stage in Clermont-Ferrand, hosting the event for the third time, will include six ascents likely to clear the field. The final stage will take place on the heights of the Puy de Dôme, with the last kilometers deciding the 2027 champion.