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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France: Aubenas to Montpellier
In short
Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 164 km from Aubenas to Montpellier on Friday 16 July 2027. For the night before, look at Aubenas or Vals-les-Bains. After the finish, stay in Montpellier. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.
Key facts
Date
Fri 16 July 2027
Start
Aubenas
Finish
Montpellier
Distance
164 km (102 mi)
Stage type
Flat
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
AubenasIn the Ardèche
Toward the MediterraneanMistral and Tramontane winds can split the bunch
MontpellierNew finish in the city centre
Where to watch
A day for the sprinters, with a new finish in the centre of Montpellier. On the open roads, the Mistral and Tramontane winds can cause echelons.
Base towns
Pick one to see places to stay
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.
Plan aheadMontpellier is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages.
Getting there and road closures
The Ardèche has no passenger trains, so Aubenas is reached by road, with regional buses from Valence and Montélimar. Montpellier Saint-Roch station has direct TGV trains from Paris.
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 13 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France?
Near the new city-centre finish in Montpellier, built for the sprinters. On windy days, the open roads before the city can split the bunch.
Where should I stay for the Stage 13 start in Aubenas?
Aubenas is a small Ardèche town. Vals-les-Bains, about 10 minutes away, adds spa hotels for Thursday night.
Is there a train to Aubenas?
No. The Ardèche is the only department in mainland France without passenger trains. Regional buses run from Valence and Montélimar stations, but a car is easier.
Where should I stay in Montpellier?
Montpellier is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages. Central hotels keep you close to the start and finish areas.
