Grand Départ 2027: Blog
Grand Départ 2027 blog, with news in advance of the race.
Cycling in Yorkshire & Beyond
Cycling in Yorkshire & Beyond
The Grand Départ 2027 is in Great Britain - the start of both the men's Tour de France and the
Tour de France Femmes.
Grand Départ of the Men's Tour de France 2027 | Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes 2027
The Grand Départ of the men's Tour de France 2027 takes place in Britain, with stages in Scotland, England and Wales.
Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2027 is a 184km flat stage from Edinburgh to Carlisle.
In the first half of the stage there are rolling hills, notably in the Scottish Borders.
Interesting places on the route include Innerleithen and Galashiels. The Côte de Melrose is the one categorised climb.
After the climb, Stage 1 passes close to Selkirk and goes through Hawick.
The race enters England with around 35km to go, and the roads are then generally wide and flat.
Stage 1 looks as though it has been set up to end in a bunch sprint, with the yellow jersey going to the fastest rider on the day.
This is the official map of Stage 1.
This is a zoom-able map of Stage 1 Tour de France 2027, which I have plotted based on the official map image and the Le Tour GB route video. It is as accurate as it can be, but it's possible that one or two little details have escaped me.
This video shows the route of Stage 1.
Read more about Stage 1 Tour de France 2027.
Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2027 is a 223km hilly stage. It starts in the Lake District, at Keswick, and makes its way south along the west coast to Morecambe and Lancaster.
Next the race goes through the Forest of Bowland, with climbs of Jubilee Tower, Trough of Bowland and Waddington Fell.
After Clitheroe, the race route gets more urban. The riders go through Blackburn and, after the Côte de Belmont, Chorley.
The Côte de Parbold is the last climb, and relatively straightforward, as the race heads to Liverpool for a sprint along The Strand.
This could be a day for the breakaway, or for a sprint from a reduced peloton.
This is the official map of Stage 2.
This is a zoom-able map of Stage 2 Tour de France 2027. I have plotted it based on the map image above, and on the route videos on the official Le Tour GB site. I am confident that it is accurate, but the odd detail could have escaped me.
This video shows the route of Stage 2.
Read more about Stage 2 Tour de France 2027.
Stage 3 of the Tour de France 2027 is a 223km hilly or mountain stage in Wales.
It starts in Welshpool and makes its way south through Powys. There's a series of sharp climbs in the second half of the stage, which should suit puncheurs and GC contenders.
The finish is in Cardiff.
This is the official map of Stage 3.
Read more about Stage 3 Tour de France 2027.
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| Friday 2nd July 2027 | Stage 1, Edinburgh to Carlisle |
| Saturday 3rd July 2027 | Stage 2, Keswick to Liverpool |
| Sunday 4th July 2027 | Stage 3, Welshpool to Cardiff |
The Tour de France Femmes 2027 is also set to start with three stages in Britain. Leeds hosts the start of Stage 1.
Stage 1 of the Tour de France Femmes 2027 is 85.7km from Leeds to Manchester.
It features three categorised climbs, the longest of which is the Côte de Meltham. The stage finishes with a sprint in Manchester city centre.
This is the official map of Stage 1.
Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes 2027 is 154.4km from Manchester to Sheffield. It is a tough day out in the Peak District.
It features no fewer than seven categorised climbs. Côte de Winnats Pass has an average gradient of 12.3%, and Côte de Snake Pass takes the race up to the high point of the day, 517m.
Côte de Jenkin Road is familiar from Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024, and is short but steep.
The stage finishes in Sheffield.
This is the official map of Stage 2.
Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes 2027 is a Team Time Trial in London.
At the time of writing, full details are yet to be announced.
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| Friday 30th July 2027 | Stage 1, Leeds to Manchester |
| Saturday 31st July 2027 | Stage 2, Manchester to Sheffield |
| Sunday 1st August 2027 | Stage 3, Team Time Trial, London |
On the Way of the Roses is a humorous and informative look at the places on the route of this long-distance cycle ride.
On the Way of the Roses on Amazon.
One of the series of Hedgehog Cycling guides, Bike Rides in the
Yorkshire Dales.
19th August 2026
A Royal Military Tattoo performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer is to help launch the 2027 Tour de France.
When will it be?
Read about Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Accompany TDF 2027 Presentation.
15th January 2026
The route of the Grand Départ 2027 has been revealed, taking in Scotland, England and Wales.
There has also been an announcement about the Grand Départ 2027 of the Tour de France Femmes, but with less detail. Where do the women's stages start and finish?
Read about Grand Départ 2027 Route Announcement.
24th September 2025
The team responsible for delivering the Grand Départs of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes 2027 has been appointed.
Who are the key people and what do they have to say about the events?
Read about Grand Départ 2027 Delivery Team Appointed.
19th June 2025
A financial request to be considered at a council meeting today suggests that hosting the Tour de France may cost Edinburgh £1.7 million.
Where is the money going to come from?
Read 2027 Tour de France in Edinburgh May Cost £1.7 Million.
21st March 2025
The Grand Départ of the men's 2027 Tour de France has been confirmed, and will take place in Edinburgh.
Where else in Britain will the race go?
Read about British Grand Départ 2027 Confirmed.
3rd March 2025
The men's and women's Tours de France could both start in Britain in 2027.
What do we know so far?
Read about the Tour de France 2027 Grand Départ in Britain?
