In short

These eight climbs are where the 2027 races will be decided and where the biggest crowds gather. Each guide gives the stage and date, how long and steep the climb is, the closest places to stay and how to get a good spot on race day.

The climbs

ClimbStageDateLengthGradient
Grand ColombierTour de France, Stage 9 Sun 11 Jul17.4 km7.1%
Montée de BisanneTour de France, Stage 11 Wed 14 Jul12.4 km8.3%
Côte de la Croix NeuveTour de France, Stage 14 Sat 17 Jul3 km10.2%
Col du TourmaletTour de France, Stage 18 Thu 22 Jul19 km7.4%
Col du PortetTour de France, Stage 18 Thu 22 Jul16 km8.7%
Col de Marie BlanqueTour de France, Stage 19 Fri 23 Jul7.7 km8.6%
Winnats PassTour de France Femmes, Stage 2 Sat 31 Jul1.4 km12.3%
Puy de DômeTour de France Femmes, Stage 9 Sat 7 Aug11.3 km7.8%

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· Sources: letour.fr, Cyclingnews, 2027 Tour route, Cyclingnews, 2027 Femmes route