In short

Stage 5 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 178 km from Pontorson to Plumelec on Wednesday 7 July 2027. For the night before, look at Pontorson, Mont-Saint-Michel or Avranches. After the finish, stay in Plumelec or Vannes. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.

Key facts
DateWed 7 July 2027
StartPontorson
FinishPlumelec
Distance178 km (111 mi)
Stage typeHilly
ClimbsCôte de Cadoudal, climbed twice
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. PontorsonNext to Mont-Saint-Michel
  2. Into Brittany
  3. Côte de CadoudalAbout 1.7 km at 6.2% · First of two ascents
  4. PlumelecUphill finish, the second time up the Côte de Cadoudal

Where to watch

The Côte de Cadoudal, 1.7 km at about 6%, is climbed twice, and the second time up ends at the finish line. Stand on the climb in Plumelec to see the puncheurs go head to head.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay
Stage map: start Pontorson, finish Plumelec, base towns Pontorson, Mont-Saint-Michel, Avranches, Plumelec, Vannes
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.

Plan aheadVannes is Thursday's start town and about half an hour from Plumelec, so one night there covers this finish and the next start.

Getting there and road closures

Pontorson has a small station with regional trains, and buses link it to Mont-Saint-Michel. Plumelec has no station; Vannes, the nearest, 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 5 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 5 of the 2027 Tour de France?

On the Côte de Cadoudal in Plumelec. The climb is 1.7 km at about 6%, and the riders tackle it twice, finishing at the top the second time.

Where should I stay for the Stage 5 start in Pontorson?

Pontorson is small. The hotels by Mont-Saint-Michel, a few minutes away, and Avranches, about 25 minutes away, add more rooms for Tuesday night.

Where should I stay for the finish in Plumelec?

Plumelec is a village with very few rooms. Vannes, about half an hour away, has far more and is Thursday's start town, so one night there covers both.

Can I visit Mont-Saint-Michel on the same trip?

Yes. The start in Pontorson is a few minutes from the Mont, so an evening there on Tuesday fits easily before Wednesday's stage.

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