Tour de France
21 stages, 3,500km, 200 riders. The mountain stages in the Pyrenees and Alps are where it's actually decided. Roadside picnics at hairpin turns are a French summer tradition.
Practical info
Book Alpine stages 6+ months ahead. The Champs-Élysées finale needs no ticket — arrive by noon. Free entry to all road stages.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 25°C · low 15°C · 8 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Giro d'Italia (May) — Italian equivalent, fewer crowds
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: