Watch the Tour de France 2025 Stages on TV for Free: Telecast Details Revealed
The 112th edition of the Tour de France, one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, is set to take place from **Saturday, July 5th to Sunday, July 27th, 2025**. This year's race promises an exciting and challenging journey through the picturesque landscapes of France, with a return to a traditional French Grand Départ in Lille and a classic finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
**Route and Regions**
The race begins in the vibrant city of Lille, before moving through the northern regions of France. The route then traverses various areas of the country, culminating in the famed mountain ranges of the Pyrenees and the Alps.
In total, the 2025 Tour features 21 stages, including seven flat stages, six hilly stages, and 11 mountain stages, with five finishing at altitude. The race also includes two individual time trials.
**Key Regions and Notable Features**
- July 5–27, 2025: Lille, Northern France, Pyrenees, Alps, Paris - Flat, hilly, and mountain stages - Time trials - Finishes in Lille, Alps, Pyrenees, and Paris
The full list of every region and intermediate finish point could be extensive, but the main route winds through northern France (starting in Lille), traverses other French regions, and focuses on the Pyrenees and Alps before concluding in Paris.
**Notable Stages**
- The first stage is a flat stage in Lille Metropole, followed by a medium mountain stage from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-Sur-Mer. - The third stage is a flat stage from Valenciennes to Dunkerque, the fourth stage is a medium mountain stage from Amiens Métropole to Rouen, and the fifth stage is an individual time trial from Caen to Caen. - The sixth stage is a medium mountain stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie, and the seventh stage is a medium mountain stage from Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan. - The tenth stage is a mountain stage from Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy De Sancy. - The race concludes with a traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
**Broadcast and Participants**
Carlos de Andrés and Perico Delgado will provide commentary for the race, as a total of 176 riders from 22 teams will participate.
**Elevation and Departments**
The Tour de France 2025 will cover a total of 3,320 kilometers, with a positive elevation gain of 51,550 meters. The race will visit 11 regions and 34 French departments, including new hosts such as Lauwin-Planque, Bayeux, Chinon, Ennezat, Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, Bollène, Vif, and Mantes-la-Ville.
**Previous Winner and Future Challenges**
In the last edition, Tadej Pogacar won the yellow jersey, with Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel completing the podium. This year's race promises to be just as challenging, with summit finishes in Hautacam, Luchon-Superbagnères, Mont Ventoux, Courchevel Col de la Loze, and La Plagne Tarentaise.
The 112th Tour de France is shaping up to be an exciting and challenging event, with a diverse range of terrains, new hosts, and a return to traditional French Grand Départ and finish. Stay tuned for more updates as the race approaches!
- Spectators can expect a variety of sports, including the challenging mountainous stages and fast-paced flat stages, as they watch the average speed of the riders during the 2025 Tour de France.
- To secure their place on the podium, participants in the 2025 Tour de France will need to train extensively, especially for the demanding mountain stages, such as the summit finishes in Hautacam and Mont Ventoux.
