The ASO revealed the route for the 112th edition of the Tour de France on Tuesday in Paris. Starting on Saturday, July 5, in Lille and concluding 21 stages later in Paris, the 2025 Tour returns to its traditional finish after ending in Nice last year due to the Olympics. This year’s route will feature an impressive 55,000 meters of climbing.
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With the Grand Départ in Lille, the Tour de France kicks off on French soil for the first time in years, following previous starts in Copenhagen, Bilbao, and Florence. The first week looks favorable for sprinters and punchers, but it also includes a flat time trial of approximately 33 kilometers in and around Caen. The finish line for stage seven awaits at the Mûr-de-Bretagne.
After ten stages, the peloton will enjoy its first rest day, followed by three demanding days perfect for pure climbers. In stage 11, the peloton will summit Hautacam, where Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert dominated in 2022 . Stage 12’s finish line is drawn atop Luchon-Superbagnères after almost 5,000 meters of elevation gain. Friday brings a challenging 11-kilometer time trial up the slopes of Peyragudes. Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard on Hautacam in 2022 Following this grueling Pyrenean trio, the peloton faces two mostly flat stages before taking a second rest day. The final week holds more mountain challenges, including the iconic Mont Ventoux, a climb fondly remembered by Van Aert, who won a stage there in 2021 after a double ascent […]
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