The biggest and most important bike race in the world, the 2025 Tour de France, runs from July 5 to 27, covering 21 stages and a total of 3,350 kilometers with 51,550 meters of climbing. The 21 stages break down like this: 7 flat stages, 6 hilly stages, 6 mountain stages with 5 summit finishes, and 2 time trials.
The Grand Boucle kicks off in Lille, up in northern France. After a first week packed with sprint stages, classic routes, and a time trial, the peloton hits the Massif Central just before the rest day. In the second week, the riders will face the Pyrenees and iconic climbs like the Tourmalet. The final week features summit finishes on Mont Ventoux and in the Alps. The 112th edition of the Tour de France wraps up with the final stage to Paris, ending with the traditional Tour d’Honneur on the Champs-Élysées. Double Trouble at Mûr-de-Bretagne on Stage 7
After the well-known three days in northern France, the pros will stick close to the coast. First up are two more stages – one for the sprinters and one for the punchers – plus a long 33-kilometer time trial in Normandy, before the Mûr-de-Bretagne steals the show. Just like in 2021, the climb will be done twice, and it’s sure to bring back great memories for the winner from that year, Mathieu van der Poel.
Before things get real for the GC riders on Bastille Day, the sprinters will have their moments to shine […]
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