In short

Stage 6 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 193 km from Vannes to Angers on Thursday 8 July 2027. For the night before, look at Vannes. After the finish, stay in Angers. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.

Key facts
DateThu 8 July 2027
StartVannes
FinishAngers
Distance193 km (120 mi)
Stage typeFlat
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. VannesOn the Gulf of Morbihan
  2. Brittany into AnjouLong, flat straights
  3. AngersGently rising finish after several bends

Where to watch

A day for the sprinters, and the clearest chance for a bunch sprint before the first time trial. Find a spot near the finish in Angers, where the road rises gently to the line.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay
Stage map: start Vannes, finish Angers, base towns Vannes, Angers
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.

Plan aheadFriday's time trial starts in Blois, about two hours east by car. Riders set off one at a time over several hours, so you can stay in Angers and travel in the morning.

Getting there and road closures

Vannes and Angers both have direct TGV trains from Paris Montparnasse.

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 6 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 6 of the 2027 Tour de France?

Near the finish in Angers. Stage 6 is the clearest chance for a bunch sprint before the first time trial, and the road rises gently on the run to the line.

Where should I stay for the Stage 6 start in Vannes?

Vannes has plenty of hotels and guesthouses in and around its walled old town. If you watched Stage 5, one night in Vannes covers the Plumelec finish and this start.

Where should I stay for the finish in Angers?

Angers is a large city with the most rooms on the stage. Stay near the centre so you can walk in on race day.

How do I get from Angers to Blois for the Stage 7 time trial?

It is about two hours by car, or by train via Tours. Riders set off one at a time over several hours, so you can travel on Friday morning.

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