Everything you need to know about the 2025 Tour de France

Every summer, the Tour de France captivates millions of fans around the world. For this 112th edition, cycling's premier event promises to be spectacular once again, with a demanding route and legendary stages. But what are the key dates? Where will the big start take place in 2025? How can you follow the race live and which teams will be there? Discover all the essential information on the 2025 Tour de France, including the official poster marking this new edition.

What are the dates of the 2025 Tour de France?

The Tour de France will take place from Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, July 27, 2025! It will last 3 weeks with 21 stages and 2 rest days for cyclists.

Some key dates and key stages of this 2025 tour:

• Wednesday, July 9: Individual time trial in Caen, which will undoubtedly be an event not to be missed for the leaders of the general classification.
• Monday, July 14: First mountain stage through Auvergne. Cock-a-doodle-doo for July 14 or a showdown between the favorites?
• Friday, July 18: Individual time trial in the Pyrenees, 11 km with an 8% climb to Peyragudes.
• Tuesday, July 22: ascent of the legendary Mont-Ventoux

Where will the big departure take place in 2025?

For this year 2025, the Grande Boucle will start from Hauts-de-France and more precisely from Lille.

Details of the 2025 route:

To find out more about the route, step by step: https://www.letour.fr/fr/parcours-general

Note that over all these stages, the riders will cover a total of 3,341 km.

Which channel can I watch the Tour de France on?

As it has been for many years, the Tour de France can be watched for free on France Télévision (France 2 & France 3 depending on the schedule). You can also watch the entire competition on Eurosport.

Which teams will participate in the Tour in 2025?

This new edition of the Tour will bring together 23 teams (and not 22 as initially announced):

• Alpecin Deceuninck (BEL)
• Arkea B&B Hotels (FRA)
• Bahrain Victorious (BAH)
• Cofidis (FRA)
• Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team (FRA)
• EF Education Easypost (USA)
• Groupama-FDJ (FRA)
• Ineos Grenadiers (UK)
• Intermarché Wanty (BEL)
• Lidl-Trek (USA)
• Movistar Team (ESP)
• Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe (GER)
• Soudal Quick-Step (BEL)
• Team Jayco Alula (AUS)
• Team Picnic Postnl (NED)
• Team Visma Lease A Bike (NED)
• UAE Team Emirates XRG (UAE)
• XDS Astana Team (KAZ)
• Lotto (BEL)
• Israel Premier Tech (ISR)
• TotalEnergies (FRA)
• Tudor Pro Cycling Team (SUI)
• Uno-X Mobility (NOR)

The 2025 Tour de France promises to be spectacular, with a varied route combining sprints, time trials, and legendary summits. Join us on July 27 in Paris to find out the winner of this 112th edition!