Women's Tour de France 2025
The cycling world is abuzz with excitement as the details of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been unveiled. The event, set to take place from July 26 to August 3, promises to be a thrilling nine-day race covering approximately 1,165 to 1,168.6 km and a total elevation gain of about 17,240 metres.
Route Overview
The race will begin in Brittany, northwestern France, with the first three stages located there. The route then heads east across France via the Massif Central towards the Alps. Over the course of nine stages, the peloton will face 27 categorized climbs spread across three mountain ranges. The final two stages take place in the Alps, featuring multiple mountain-top finishes.
Key Stage Details
- Stage 1 (Vannes - Plumelec, 79km): This hilly stage includes three ascents of Côte de Cadoudal, making it crucial for the first yellow jersey.
- Stage 5: With multiple short categorized climbs and final climb gradients up to 14%, this stage promises potential GC action.
- Stage 8 (Chambéry to Col de la Madeleine): Known as the queen mountain stage, this stage features an 18.6 km climb with an 8.1% average gradient, finishing on a major alpine summit.
- Stage 9: The final stage concludes on Col de Joux Plane at Châtel, a renowned high mountain finish.
Elevation and Difficulty
The route features climbs classified from Category 4 (easiest) to hors catégorie (beyond categorization, the most difficult). It includes two hors catégorie climbs, notably the Col de la Madeleine and likely Col de Joux Plane.
Notable Wins
- Maeva Squiban won Stage 6 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes with a 32km solo move.
- Pauline Ferrand-Preville won the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.
- Pauline Ferrand-Preville also won the queen stage (Stage 8) of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, securing her overall title.
- Lorena Wiebes won Stage 4 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes in a sprint finish.
- Sarah Gigante finished second in Stage 8 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, while Demi Vollering and Niamh Fisher-Black finished third in the final stage and Stage 8, respectively.
Coverage
Cyclingnews will provide live coverage, race reports, galleries, results, and exclusive features and news for all eight stages of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
This route emphasizes a mix of sprint opportunities, hilly stages, and significant mountain climbs, designed to challenge both climbers and all-rounders. The 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift marks a significant step forward for women's cycling, providing a platform for the world's best riders to showcase their skills on a par with their male counterparts.
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Sports enthusiasts are in for a treat as the upcoming bike racing event, the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, promises to be a thrilling sports competition. This nine-day race, filled with sprint opportunities, hilly stages, and significant mountain climbs, highlights the skills of both climbers and all-rounders in bike racing.
