In short

Stage 4 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 123 km from Le Touquet-Paris-Plage to Calais on Monday 2 August 2027. For the night before, look at Le Touquet-Paris-Plage or Wissant. After the finish, stay in Calais. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change.

Key facts
DateMon 2 August 2027
StartLe Touquet-Paris-Plage
FinishCalais
Distance123 km (76 mi)
Stage typeHilly
ClimbsLate climbing near Cap Blanc-Nez
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. Le Touquet-Paris-PlageFirst Femmes stage in France
  2. Opal CoastExposed roads where crosswinds can split the bunch
  3. Cap Blanc-NezClimbing on the approach, close to Calais
  4. Calais

Where to watch

The climbing near Cap Blanc-Nez, close to Calais, is where the attackers should go. Along the Opal Coast, exposed roads can bring crosswinds into play.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay
Stage map: start Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, finish Calais, base towns Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Wissant, Calais
StartFinishBase townExact roads come out closer to the race.

Plan aheadComing from London? Le Shuttle trains from Folkestone reach Coquelles, next to Calais, in about 35 minutes. Tuesday's stage starts in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, about two hours south of Calais by car.

Getting there and road closures

Étaples-Le Touquet station is a short ride from the start. Calais-Ville station is in the town centre, and Le Shuttle and the ferries from Dover arrive next to the town.

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 4 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 4 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?

The climbing near Cap Blanc-Nez, close to Calais, where the race should split. Wout van Aert won alone in Calais on the men's Tour in 2022.

How do I get from the London team time trial to Le Touquet?

Eurostar runs from London St Pancras to Lille and Paris, and Le Shuttle carries cars from Folkestone to Calais. Le Touquet is about an hour south of Calais by car.

Where should I stay for the Stage 4 start in Le Touquet?

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is a seaside resort with plenty of hotels. Book Sunday night there if you are travelling over from London after the team time trial.

Where should I stay for the finish in Calais?

Calais has hotels near the centre and the port. Tuesday's stage starts in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, about two hours south, so you can also drive on that evening.

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