In short

Stage 11 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 150 km from Cluses to Les Saisies on Wednesday 14 July 2027. For the night before, look at Cluses or Le Grand-Bornand. After the finish, stay in Beaufort, Les Saisies or Albertville. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.

Key facts
DateWed 14 July 2027
StartCluses
FinishLes Saisies
Distance150 km (93 mi)
Stage typeMountain
Climbs5 big climbs on Bastille Day
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. ClusesBastille Day
  2. Col de la Colombière
  3. Col de la Croix Fry
  4. Col de la Forclaz de Queige
  5. Col du PréWith the Bisanne, about 25 km of climbing in the last 50 km
  6. Montée de BisanneAbout 12.4 km at 8.3% · Last big climb, then a technical descent
  7. Les SaisiesShort final rise to the line

Where to watch

The Montée de Bisanne, 12.4 km at about 8.3%, is the last big climb before Les Saisies. With five big climbs and about 4,750 m of climbing on Bastille Day, expect crowds all day.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay
Stage map: start Cluses, finish Les Saisies, base towns Cluses, Le Grand-Bornand, Beaufort, Les Saisies, Albertville
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.

Plan aheadThursday's stage starts in Chambéry, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Les Saisies. Albertville is on the way and has more rooms.

Getting there and road closures

Cluses is on the line from Geneva and Annemasse. Les Saisies has no station; Albertville, the nearest, has trains from Chambéry.

Host councils publish road closure times and park and ride plans in the months before the race. We add them here as they come out.

Stage 11 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 11 of the 2027 Tour de France?

The Montée de Bisanne, 12.4 km at about 8.3%, the last big climb before Les Saisies. Earlier, the Col de la Colombière and the Col de la Croix Fry are easy to reach from Le Grand-Bornand.

Why is Stage 11 special?

It is raced on Bastille Day, 14 July, France's national holiday, and it is the toughest stage in the Alps, with about 4,750 m of climbing. Roadsides will be busy, so arrive early.

Where should I stay for the Stage 11 start in Cluses?

Cluses is about 20 minutes from Tuesday's finish in Sallanches, so you can stay put. Le Grand-Bornand, below the Colombière, is a quieter mountain base.

Where should I stay for the finish at Les Saisies?

Les Saisies is a ski resort with summer apartments and chalets. Beaufort is close by, and Albertville has more rooms on the way to Thursday's start in Chambéry.

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