Tour de France Femmes 2026

Tour de France London 2027

最終更新日:22 October 2027

On Sunday 1 August 2027, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift comes to London for the first time. Stage 3 of the women’s race will be an 18-kilometre team time trial through four central London boroughs. It is the first team time trial in the history of the women’s Tour, and the route passes Big Ben, the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. For cycling fans, it is a rare chance to see the world’s best riders racing past London’s most famous landmarks. For anyone planning a summer visit, it is the perfect reason to book a London stay that weekend.

When does the Tour de France Femmes 2027 start?

The 2027 Tour de France Femmes begins in Leeds on Friday 30 July 2027 and runs over nine stages until Saturday 7 August 2027. The first three stages take place in England: Stage 1 – Friday 30 July: Leeds to Manchester (87km) Stage 2 – Saturday 31 July: Manchester to Sheffield (154km) Stage 3 – Sunday 1 August: London team time trial (18km) After London, the race crosses to France for its final six stages. It ends with a summit finish on the Puy de Dôme. The London stage start times have not yet been confirmed. Around 22 teams of seven riders are expected, setting off at four- to five-minute intervals. That means racing on the streets of central London for well over an hour and a half, with plenty of chances to see every team pass.

Where does the London stage start and finish?

Buckingham Palace, London

Stage 3 starts on Whitehall and finishes on The Mall, in front of Buckingham Palace. Both are in Westminster, making the start and finish easy to reach on foot from much of central London. The London route The 18km course takes in Westminster, the City of London, Tower Hamlets and Southwark. Riders will follow: - Whitehall, Parliament Square and Bridge Street, past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - Victoria Embankment along the Thames - Through the City of London, Tower Hamlets and Southwark, past St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, and across Tower Bridge - Back into Westminster via the Strand, Trafalgar Square and Cockspur Street - Haymarket and Piccadilly - Hyde Park Corner and Hyde Park - Constitution Hill, finishing on The Mall Where to watch Because the riders set off at intervals, spectators can enjoy a steady stream of teams racing past rather than a single rush of riders. Popular viewing points are likely to include: - The Mall and Constitution Hill – for the finish, with Buckingham Palace as the backdrop - Tower Bridge and the Tower of London – one of the most photogenic sections of the course - Hyde Park – more space to spread out and watch the teams go by - Trafalgar Square and Whitehall – close to the start, with the Houses of Parliament nearby

Where to stay for the Tour de France in London

Interior view of Tower Residences by Blue Orchid Hospitality

Tower Residences by Blue Orchid Hospitality

Blue Orchid Hospitality has two central London addresses, each close to a different part of the route. The Wellington The Wellington is just a 15-minute walk from Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. That puts guests within easy reach of both the Whitehall start and the finish on The Mall. It is ideal for watching the opening riders set off, then strolling over to see the teams cross the finish line. Tower Suites and Tower Residences Tower Suites and Tower Residences sits beside one of the most dramatic stretches of the course. Guests can watch riders race past the Tower of London and across Tower Bridge, then head west for the finish. For those planning a longer stay, at Tower Suites and Tower Residences you will find studios, suites and apartments with fully equipped kitchens, lounges and work spaces, whilst having access to the myriad facilities and services of a luxury hotel in London. Tour de France offer: 12% off stays for Blue Orchid Club Members To celebrate the race coming to London, Blue Orchid Hospitality is offering 12% off stays between 26 July and 8 August 2027 with a complimentary luxury cycling-themed goody bag on arrival, open to all Blue Orchid Club Members. You will find details on how to redeem when you login to your profile.