2027 Tour de France Femmes route

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The 2027 Tour de France Femmes route was presented in Paris. The nine-stage race begins with three stages in England, starting in Leeds and finishing the first two stages in Manchester and Sheffield. The third stage in London will feature the event’s first team time trial.

After the peloton moves to France, the final weekend takes place in the Massif Central. The race finishes with a mountain stage to Puy de Dôme, where the overall classification is to be decided. It will be the first time the women’s race has climbed Puy de Dôme.

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