Tour de France 2027 route - The complete stage-by-stage guide
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Key Points:
- The 2027 Tour de France will start with the Grand Départ in Scotland on July 2, featuring two long stages in the UK before returning to France, and will conclude in Paris on July 25 after nearly 3,500 km of racing.
- The race includes two individual time trials totaling 71 km, two major summit finishes, six sprint stages, and numerous challenging climbs through the Alps, Massif Central, and Pyrenees.
- Defending champion Tadej Pogačar aims for a record sixth title but faces strong competition from Remco Evenepoel in the time trials and Jonas Vingegaard in the mountain stages.
- Early stages in the UK feature a mix of flat and hilly terrain with several categorized climbs, including challenging routes through Scotland, Liverpool, and Wales, setting the tone for a demanding race.
- Key mountain stages include summit finishes at Grand Colombier, Les Saisies, Montée Jalabert in Mende, and the queen stage to Col du Portet, while the final Paris stage features the Montmartre climb tackled three times before the traditional Champs-Élysées finish.
