WALES SET FOR TOUR DE FRANCE AS FULL 2027 ROUTE ANNOUNCED
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- 27 Oct 2026
The Tour de France revealed their full 2027 route, which will feature stage three in Wales, between Welshpool and Cardiff on Sunday 4 July.
This marks the next step towards the historic 2027 Grands Départs, as Britain becomes the first country outside of France to host the start of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the same year, as the races start in Edinburgh and Leeds respectively.
Additionally, the location of the sprints on the five British road stages were also confirmed today, with Llandrindod Wells (Powys) hosting the intermediate sprint on stage three, located on the A483 entering the historic spa town. A detailed interactive map of the Welsh stage, showing the location of the sprint and the eight categorised climbs, can now be found on the dedicated stage three page here.
Cllr Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council said; "We are absolutely delighted that Merthyr Tydfil will play a part in the 2027 Tour de France.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our County Borough to a global audience, highlighting our stunning landscapes, rich heritage and the warm welcome for which our communities are known.
“We look forward to welcoming the teams, riders, support crews and visitors, and sharing everything that makes Merthyr Tydfil such a special place.”
The Grands Départs will see the Tour de France make only its fifth visit to Britain, and begin its three-week odyssey in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July, with three stages through Scotland, north-west England and Wales, before a route that will bend towards the sky in Morvan and the Alps before leading the riders to Mende and onto the decisive showdown in the Pyrenees.
All six stages of the two Grands Départs will be broadcast live on free-to-air television in the UK on Five, alongside live coverage on TNT Sports, who will broadcast the entirety of the 2027 races.
To find out more information and keep up-to-date with the 2027 Grands Départs, please visit letourgb.com