Huge cycling news as the world’s greatest bike race is confirmed to arrive in Wales in 2027, and it’s the first time the Tour de France has ever staged any racing here.
This will be the biggest free-to-spectate sporting event ever held in the UK, and is the perfect opportunity to showcase the landscapes, culture, and cycling offer in Wales to a global audience.
From our rolling lanes and epic climbs to vibrant towns and cities lined with passionate fans, Wales will showcase landscapes, culture and communities to a global audience. We will deliver an unforgettable sporting moment and a legacy that lasts long after the peloton has passed.
The Welsh stage: Sunday 4 July 2027 — Y Trallwng (Welshpool) to Caerdydd (Cardiff)
The Welsh route: Y Trallwng (Welshpool) to Caerdydd, through epic Welsh scenery
On Sunday 4 July 2027, Stage 3 of the men’s race will roll out from Y Trallwng (Welshpool in Powys) and head south across spectacular Welsh terrain. Travelling through the green heart of Cymru, the peloton will weave through Mid-Wales’ rural market towns, under red kite-filled skies, surrounded by dramatic hills.
In the decisive closing kilometres, the race is set to tackle two fan favourite climbs: Côte de Rhigos and Côte de Caerffili. Expect some spectacular racing as the world’s best test themselves on challenging roads beloved by Welsh cyclists.
The race culminates with a showpiece finish in our capital, Caerdydd.
This will be the final UK stage of the Grand Départ, the culminating act of a nationwide celebration of cycling—and one of the largest free-to-attend sporting events ever hosted on these shores.
To coincide with the route reveal, Geraint Thomas OBE, two-time Olympic champion and winner of the 2018 Tour de France, has been named Wales’ Cycling Ambassador.
In the run up to 2027, Geraint will work with Visit Wales to champion our worldclass cycling offer, our road climbs, mountain biking, gravel and family-friendly, traffic-free trails.
He said: “These roads, these climbs and these fans are made for cycling—now the world gets to see that.”
Legacy first: building a nation that truly welcomes cyclists
Hosting the Tour de France is about much more than one day of racing, It’s a catalyst to accelerate Wales’ long-term ambitions as a cycling destination.
The Tour will help inspire more people to ride, support local businesses, and strengthen community identity—leaving a legacy of improved health, wellbeing and skills.
Cycling in Cymru: plan your ride
Whether you’re chasing climbs like The Tumble and Caerphilly Mountain, exploring the forests of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, or seeking out quiet country lanes along our coast, Wales offers something for every rider.
Road: Big climbs, coastal rollers, iconic valleys and panoramic uplands. Try these inspiring road cycling routes for all levels (Visit Wales).
Mountain biking: Purpose-built trail centres and wilder off-piste adventures. Start your adventure with mountain biking at BikePark Wales.
Family and leisure: Traffic free routes along rivers, canals and former railways. Find out more about traffic-free cycle routes in Wales for all the family (Visit Wales).
Gravel and adventure: Endless backroads and forest tracks to discover. Read about 12 long distance bike rides you have to try in Wales (Visit Wales).
Wales. Made for bikes. Made for moments.
Croeso i Gymru.