In short

Stage 16 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 33 km from Toulouse to Toulouse on Tuesday 20 July 2027. For the night before, look at Toulouse. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.

Key facts
DateTue 20 July 2027
StartToulouse
FinishToulouse
Distance33 km (21 mi)
Stage typeIndividual time trial
ClimbsCôte de Pech-David
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. ToulouseOut and back along the Garonne
  2. Côte de Pech-DavidAbout 0.8 km at 12% · Ramps near 20%, inside the final 10 km
  3. Toulouse

Where to watch

The Côte de Pech-David, 800 m at about 12% with ramps near 20%, comes inside the final 10 km and is the best place to see the time gaps open.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay

Plan aheadWednesday's stage starts in Muret, about 30 minutes south of Toulouse, so you can stay put.

Getting there and road closures

Toulouse Matabiau station has direct trains from Paris and Bordeaux, and Toulouse-Blagnac airport is linked to the centre by tram and shuttle bus.

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 16 questions

Where is the best place to watch the Toulouse time trial?

The Côte de Pech-David, 800 m at about 12% with ramps near 20%, inside the final 10 km. It is steep enough to decide the day.

How long is the Stage 16 time trial?

33 km, out and back along the Garonne. With the 38 km time trial on Stage 7, the 2027 Tour has 71 km against the clock, the most since 2012.

Where should I stay for the Toulouse time trial?

Toulouse has plenty of rooms. Two nights, Monday and Tuesday, cover the rest day and the time trial, and Wednesday's start in Muret is about 30 minutes away.

Is there a rest day before the Toulouse time trial?

Yes. The third rest day is Monday 19 July in Toulouse, the day before the time trial.

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