During the official presentation of the 2027 Tour de France route, Christian Prudhomme announced that the Hautes-Pyrénées will host three stages of the 114th edition of the Grande Boucle. Notably, an arrival at the summit of the Col du Portet is planned, expected to significantly impact the fight for the overall victory.
Starting Wednesday, July 21, 2027, the peloton will make its first foray into the department during the Muret – Pau stage. Riders will pass through towns such as Trie-sur-Baïse, Rabastens-de-Bigorre, and Vic-en-Bigorre, after an intermediate sprint in Castelnau-Magnoac. This passage will set the tone before the major Pyrenean climbs of the following day.
On Thursday, July 22, 2027, a high-mountain stage will run from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Col du Portet. The route includes iconic climbs like the Soulor, Tourmalet, and Hourquette d’Ancizan, culminating in a spectacular finish at the Col du Portet (2,215 meters). This ascent, which has previously hosted Tour finishes in 2018 and 2021, is poised to be a decisive day for the general classification.
Finally, on Saturday, July 24, 2027, the Tour will depart from the Hautes-Pyrénées with a start in Maubourguet heading towards Libourne. This stage precedes the final showdown on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. These stages underscore the Tour de France's enduring connection with the Hautes-Pyrénées, a land of cycling and great challenges since 1910.
