A historic city in the Grande Boucle, Toulouse is featured on the Tour de France route for the first time since 2025. In July 2027, the Pink City will host the 16th stage of the competition, an individual time trial taking place on Tuesday, July 20. Riders will arrive on Sunday, July 18, for a rest day on Monday, July 19, before starting the next day.
The course will begin at the Stadium, complete a loop in the southern Toulousain area, and then return to the Pink City. The stage will include the Pech David climb with its 20% gradients, the final significant effort before the finish line located at Compans Caffarelli. This stage will cover a length of 33 km with an elevation gain of 200 m. The towns crossed will be Toulouse, Portet-sur-Garonne, Pinsaguel, Lacroix-Falgarde, before returning to Toulouse.
The Tour de France is described as one of the most popular sporting events globally, offering a free spectacle, a moment of celebration and sharing, and an opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to meet their stars. It also serves as a chance for the city to showcase its heritage, identity, and dynamism to millions of spectators.
“"The Tour is a popular and universal event. Millions of spectators will discover or rediscover our city, its heritage, its identity, and its dynamism."
Toulouse highlights its expertise in hosting major events, citing its role in the 2025 Tour de France, the Urban Opera in October 2024, the broadcast of the 2026 Football World Cup matches, the celebration of Olympic and Paralympic athletes in September 2024, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Euro 2016, and the broadcasts of TFC and Stade Toulousain finals.
