A stage of the world-renowned Tour de France cycling event will take place in Wales for the first time in 2027, marking an historic moment for the country. This landmark event is set to inspire cyclists and visitors from across the globe to discover Wales and include it in their future adventures.

Road cycling on Bwlch Mountain in Wales © Crown Copyright

UK Sport is proud to support the hosting of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, which will showcase the best of Scotland, England and Wales, with millions of spectators lining the streets creating an atmosphere unlike no other.

This will be the largest free-to-spectate sporting event ever staged in the UK, beginning in Edinburgh in Scotland, travelling through the north west of England and finishing in Wales, as the race makes its way from Welshpool to Caerdydd (Cardiff).

Road cycling in Abergwesyn in Wales © Crown Copyright

Stage 1 begins in Edinburgh on 2 July 2027 and passes through the beautiful border country before finishing in Carlisle in England, 184 km (114 miles) away. Stage 2 begins in Keswick, in England’s spectacular Lake District, on 3 July, arriving in the fantastic city of Liverpool, 223 km (139 miles) away. The third and final stage on Sunday 4 July begins in mid-Wales and travels south through epic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and the south Wales valleys, culminating in a showpiece finish in the lively Welsh capital.

Mawddach Trail, North Wales © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown copyright (2025) Cymru Wales

Wales offers some of the most spectacular and varied landscapes in the UK for cycling, from challenging climbs with switchbacks that will test the best, to family-friendly, traffic free trails and long-distance routes for those looking for a real endurance challenge.

To coincide with the route reveal, Geraint Thomas OBE, two-time Olympic Champion and winner of the 2018 Tour de France, has been named Wales’ Cycling Ambassador. 

Geraint Thomas © Crown Copyright

Geraint Thomas said: “With world-class road climbs, incredible mountain biking and traffic-free family trails taking you through some stunning scenery and welcoming towns and villages. Wales offers something for every rider.”

With over 1,200 miles of National Cycle Network routes, world-renowned mountain-bike parks, and outstanding gravel and road cycling, Wales is the perfect destination for cyclists, whatever their ability. From iconic climbs such as the Bwlch-y-Groes mountain pass to family-friendly trails such as the Mawddach Trail and Elan Trail, the country combines varied terrain, dramatic scenery and warm Welsh hospitality.

Mountain biking in the Elan Valley © Credit DCWW

In the run up to 2027, Geraint Thomas will work with Visit Wales to champion the world-class cycling offer Wales has: road climbs, mountain biking, gravel and family-friendly, traffic-free trails.

If you or your group would like to organise a trip to the United Kingdom to see the Tour de France in July 2027, please do contact our friendly team. Or perhaps you would like to enjoy a cycling vacation in Wales as part of an adventure tour – if so, we can help!