Powys set for Tour de France as full route and Llandrindod Wells sprint announced
Powys set for Tour de France as full route and Llandrindod Wells sprint announced
Race organisers, A.S.O, have today revealed the full route for the 2027 Tour de France, with stage three starting in Welshpool, travelling through Powys and finishing in Cardiff on Sunday 4 July.
This marks the next step towards the historic 2027 Grands Départs, as Britain becomes the first country outside of France to host the start of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the same year.
Additionally, the location of the sprints on the five British road stages were also confirmed today, with Llandrindod Wells hosting the intermediate sprint on stage three, located on the A483 entering the historic spa town.
A detailed interactive map of the Welsh stage, showing the location of the sprint and the eight official climbs, can now be found on the dedicated stage three page here.
Ahead of the route presentation in Paris, Councillors Glyn Preston and Raiff Devlin, and the Llandrindod Wells Breeze women's cycling club, got together to try out the Tour de France intermediate sprint in Llandrindod Wells.
Local children from Ysgol Cefnllys came out to watch the riders. Despite a puncture, Cllr Preston persevered along the route, cheered along by the local school children.
Cllr Glyn Preston, Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, said: "It is very exciting to see more detail revealed about the Tour de France’s historic visit to Powys in 2027. With the stage starting in Welshpool, and now Llandrindod Wells confirmed as the location for the intermediate sprint, communities across Powys will have a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the world’s greatest sporting events right on their doorstep.
“This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase Powys, our communities and our beautiful landscape to audiences around the world, and we look forward to working with our partners and local communities to make the most of this very special occasion.”
Paul Bush, Managing Director, Grand Départ GB 2027, said: “To have both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift starting in Britain next summer is extraordinary, and a historic moment. These routes showcase what a spectacular stage Scotland, England and Wales will provide. The women's team time trial will be such a memorable moment, passing through the heart of London, finishing on The Mall – the first of its kind in the modern history of the race.”
Britain's role in the 2027 races was showcased during today's official presentation at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, with a film featuring a bespoke poem by award-winning performance poet Sophia Thakur. This premiered alongside a Q&A with the Rt Hon Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for Scotland, UK Government; Stephen Flynn MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Scottish Government; and Heledd Fychan, MS, Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Wales Government.
Heledd Fychan, Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport for the Welsh Government, said: "Having Wales on the route of the 2027 Tour de France is a tremendous honour and a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our nation. On 4 July, the eyes of the cycling world will turn to Wales, as riders depart Welshpool and head for Llandrindod Wells, where crowds will gather for the sprint, before heading through to the tough climbs of the south Wales valleys, racing through Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly for a thrilling finish in our capital city.
“From the market towns to the valleys and on to Cardiff, this stage will showcase the stunning scenery, warm welcome and sporting passion that make Wales such a special place. I know communities across the country will come together to celebrate this historic occasion, and I'd encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of this incredible opportunity to inspire the next generation of Welsh cyclists."
The Grands Départs will see the Tour de France make only its fifth visit to Britain and begin its three-week odyssey in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July, with three stages through Scotland, north-west England and Wales.
All six stages of the two Grands Départs will be broadcast live on free-to-air television in the UK on Five, alongside live coverage on TNT Sports, who will broadcast the entirety of the 2027 races.
To find out more information and keep up to date with the 2027 Grands Départs, please visit:
Details of the route timings and road closures are expected by early January 2027.
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