In short
Base yourself in Pau for three nights, from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 July 2027. Stage 17 finishes in Pau, Stage 18 starts there, and Stage 19 finishes in Laruns, about 40 km south. On the Saturday, Stage 20 starts in Maubourguet, an easy drive on your way out.
| Base | Pau |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wed 21 Jul → Sat 24 Jul |
| Nights | 3 nights |
| Stages | Stage 17, Stage 18, Stage 19, Stage 20 |
Your base
Pau is a city with plenty of hotels and apartments and good train links, so it has far more choice than the mountain villages. It is a stage town twice this week, so book the three nights together, as early as you can.
On the map: Stage 17 finish · Stage 18 start (spot to be confirmed)
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Wed 21 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 17: Muret → Pau
Arrive in Pau and watch the finish of Stage 17 from Muret. It is a flat stage, so expect a sprint.
Thu 22 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 18: Pau → Col du Portet
The queen stage starts in Pau. Watch the start in the morning, or drive into the mountains early for the Tourmalet or the Col du Portet. You cannot do both: roads close well before the riders arrive.
Fri 23 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 19: Hasparren → Laruns
Drive to Laruns, about 40 km south, for the finish of Stage 19, or walk up the Col de Marie Blanque to see the last climb. Leave early: the valley roads fill up on race day.
Sat 24 July 2027 · Tour de France, Stage 20: Maubourguet → Libourne
Check out and watch Stage 20 start in Maubourguet, north-east of Pau, on your way home or on to Paris for the final day.
Getting around
A car is the easiest way to follow all three days. Pau has direct TGV trains from Paris and an airport. On race days, roads near the route close hours before the riders pass, so leave early and park well away from the route.
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.
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Questions about this trip
Why stay in Pau for the Pyrenees stages?
Stage 17 finishes in Pau, Stage 18 starts there and Stage 19 finishes nearby in Laruns. One base for three nights saves packing up every day, and Pau has far more rooms than the mountain villages.
Can I see the Tourmalet from Pau on Stage 18?
Yes, if you leave very early. Drive to Luz-Saint-Sauveur or Barèges before the roads close, then walk or ride up. You will not get back for the finish, so watch it on a screen.
How far is Laruns from Pau?
About 40 km, or under an hour by car on a normal day. Allow much longer on race day.
· Sources: letour.fr, Cyclingnews, 2027 Tour route, Domestique, 2027 Tour route