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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 12 of the 2027 Tour de France: Chambéry to Valence
In short
Stage 12 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 162 km from Chambéry to Valence on Thursday 15 July 2027. For the night before, look at Chambéry or Aix-les-Bains. After the finish, stay in Valence. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.
Key facts
Date
Thu 15 July 2027
Start
Chambéry
Finish
Valence
Distance
162 km (101 mi)
Stage type
Flat
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
ChambéryCapital of Savoie
Rhône ValleyExposed to the wind in the last 25 km
ValenceSprint finish
Where to watch
The last 25 km are exposed to the wind in the Rhône Valley, and a change of direction about 10 km out could split the bunch. For the sprint, stand near the finish in Valence.
Base towns
Pick one to see places to stay
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.
Plan aheadFriday's stage starts in Aubenas, in the Ardèche, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Valence by car.
Getting there and road closures
Chambéry has direct TGV trains from Paris. Valence has two stations: Valence Ville in the centre and Valence TGV just outside the city.
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 12 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 12 of the 2027 Tour de France?
Near the finish in Valence for the sprint, or on the open Rhône Valley roads in the last 25 km, where crosswinds can split the bunch.
Where should I stay for the Stage 12 start in Chambéry?
Chambéry has plenty of rooms, and Aix-les-Bains, on the lake about 20 minutes north, is a pleasant alternative. If you watched Stage 11, Albertville is about 45 minutes from the start.
Where should I stay for the finish in Valence?
Valence has the biggest choice of rooms on the stage. Stay central for an easy walk to the finish area.
How far is it from Valence to the Stage 13 start in Aubenas?
About 90 km, or roughly 1 hour 30 minutes by car. The Ardèche has no passenger trains, so a car makes it far easier.
