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Tour de France 2027 route unveiled – Most time trial kilometres since 2012, brutal Pyrenean queen stage, as Tadej Pogačar eyes record sixth title

The 2027 Tour de France route features a significant focus on time trials, with 71 kilometers spread across two stages, marking the highest distance for the discipline since 2012. Starting in Edinburgh on July 2, the 3,479-kilometer race spans 21 stages and concludes in Paris, where Tadej Pogacar aims to secure a record-breaking sixth overall victory.

The competition includes a challenging Pyrenean segment highlighted by a summit finish on the Col du Portet during stage 18. While the route includes six flat stages for sprinters, the final day in Paris features the Butte Montmartre climb, complicating the traditional sprint finish.

Pogacar faces competition from Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, and Paul Seixas as he attempts to surpass the historical title records held by Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.

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