In short
L'Étape du Tour 2027 is on Sunday 11 July 2027, from Cluses to the Les Saisies ski resort: 154 km with 4,850 m of climbing, on almost the same roads as Stage 11 of the Tour three days later. Stay in Cluses for the start, and in Les Saisies or Beaufort if you want to sleep near the finish.
| Date | Sun 11 July 2027 |
|---|---|
| Start | Cluses |
| Finish | Les Saisies |
| Distance | 154 km |
| Climbing | 4,850 m |
| Main climbs | Col de la Colombière (15.9 km at 7%), Col du Pré, Montée de Bisanne (12.4 km at 8.3%) |
| Entries | Open to everyone from 2 November 2026 |
Where to stay
Plan on at least two nights near Cluses: the night before the ride, when you collect your bib and check your bike, and the night after. Le Grand-Bornand, on the first big climb, is a quieter option. Les Saisies and Beaufort are closest to the finish, but you will need a way back to Cluses afterwards.
Your ride weekend
Sat 10 July 2027
Arrive in Cluses and collect your bib. Keep the legs moving with an easy spin, check your bike and get an early night.
Sun 11 July 2027 · L'Étape du Tour 2027
Ride day: 154 km and five big climbs, including the Col de la Colombière and the Montée de Bisanne, to the finish at Les Saisies.
Tue 13 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 10: Annecy → Sallanches
Stay on in the Alps if you can. Stage 10 of the Tour starts in Annecy, under an hour from Cluses.
Wed 14 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 11: Cluses → Les Saisies
Bastille Day: watch the pros ride your route on Stage 11, from Cluses to Les Saisies.
Plan more of your trip
L'Étape du Tour 2027 questions
When and where is L'Étape du Tour 2027?
On Sunday 11 July 2027, from Cluses to Les Saisies in the Alps: 154 km with 4,850 m of climbing.
Where should I stay for L'Étape du Tour 2027?
Cluses, the start town, for the night before and the night after the ride. Les Saisies and Beaufort are closest to the finish.
When do entries open?
Entries open to everyone on 2 November 2026, on the official L'Étape du Tour website. Past L'Étape riders could sign up earlier. Places usually go quickly.
Can I watch the Tour after riding?
Yes. The pros ride almost the same route on Stage 11, Wednesday 14 July 2027, and Stage 10 starts in nearby Annecy on Tuesday 13 July.
· Sources: L'Étape du Tour, Sportive.com, Étape du Tour 2027