Auvergne hosts Tour de France Femmes final

The Auvergne region will host the grand final of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday, August 7, 2027, with the race finishing at the summit of the Géant des Dômes in the Puy-de-Dôme. This will be the first time the women's race returns to the region and will feature two stages entirely within the Puy-de-Dôme on August 6 and 7.

Local officials express enthusiasm

Local officials, including Lionel Chauvin, president of the Puy-de-Dôme Department, and Julien Bony, mayor of Clermont-Ferrand, have expressed excitement about hosting the event. Chauvin praised the opportunity to showcase the region, while Bony highlighted the pride of working with the department to host the race.

Tour directors visit the region

Marion Rousse, director of the Tour de France Femmes, and Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France, visited the Puy-de-Dôme after the official route presentation in Paris. Rousse noted that the region had been on her mind since the first edition of the women's race and emphasized its significance for the event.

Final stage details and challenges

The final stage on August 7 will begin in Clermont-Ferrand and include a 170-kilometer route with a loop through the Combrailles before climbing the Puy-de-Dôme. The stage is expected to have nearly 4,000 meters of elevation gain and will feature a final straight with an average gradient of about 12 percent, favoring climbers.

Event promises economic and media benefits

The event is expected to bring economic benefits and increased media exposure to the region. Spectators will be allowed to attend the finish line, with a capacity of between 3,000 and 4,000 people, unlike in 2023 when the public was restricted due to ecological concerns. Rousse emphasized that the race is a temporary use of the roads and promised to respect the region's natural heritage.

Event highlights women's cycling and role models

Rousse highlighted the significance of the event for women's cycling, noting the importance of providing role models for younger generations. She expressed pride in the potential presence of young girls along the race route and emphasized the inclusion of major ascents to recognize women's achievements and promote the sport to a broader audience.