Tour de France Trips 2025

The Tour De France is one of the world’s most-watched sporting events, with hundreds of thousands gathering along the raceway and millions watching at home.

The Tour de France 2025 will begin in Lille on the 5th July and finish in Paris on the 27th. Whether you’re a new or longstanding fan of the race, why not make 2025 the year you swap the sofa for the side of the road? With our Dover to Calais ferries, you can get to France easier than ever before for the Tour De France, with up to 14 daily sailings and a 90-minute crossing.

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Tour de France Trips 2025

Tour de France Trip Planning

The Tour De France is considered the world’s most prestigious cycling event. The very best cyclists compete against each other on a route that changes each year.

With so many locations to visit as the cycling competition progresses, it offers a perfect opportunity to plan a Tour de France road trip where you can follow your favourite cyclists every cycle on the way.

Whether you’re an avid cycling fan or want to soak up the atmosphere, the Tour De France is the perfect excuse for short breaks to France by ferry.

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Tour De France Femme

The Tour De France Femme 2025 begins on July 26th and concludes on August 3rd. It has eight stages, stretching through three countries and a beautiful stretch of French countryside. During peak summer, it is the perfect time to travel to the Tour de France.

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Weekend cycling breaks in France

If you find yourself inspired by the Tour De France, why not try a cycling holiday in France yourself? Cycling breaks are a great way to immerse yourself in a place’s scenery and take in as much of it as possible.

You could head to countless destinations for an ideal cycling trip, including Bordeaux, Provence, or even a section of the Alps. With P&O Ferries, it's easier than ever to travel with your bike, and with no fuss, you can focus on your Tour de France trip planning to find your perfect route and make your own mini Tour De France too.

Cycling Day Trips to France

If you don’t have time for a whole holiday or even a weekend away, you could even do a cycling day trip to France and take in the roads and quick hits of a city like Paris. With up to 14 crossings a day, getting to France for a cycling day trip is easier than ever before.

Take a P&O Ferry to France and pack in a day of adventure, like a mini Tour De France Paris, before heading home the very same evening.

Tour de France Travel

If you want to travel to the Tour de France or on a continental cycling trip, P&O Ferries makes it easy to travel to Europe from the UK.

You can travel to France by ferry in style in our luxurious club lounge. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks and a beautiful view from the private deck for a serene trip across the Channel.

With plenty to keep you occupied on the ferry to France from Dover, with our duty-free store to explore, the food market, and kids’ entertainment. When you travel to the Tour De France with P&O Ferries, your trip begins as soon as you step onboard. It takes just 1.5 hours to reach Calais, so you’ll be driving or cycling in France in no time. So don’t hesitate and start planning your Tour de France trip today!

FAQs:

1. When does the Tour de France start?

The Tour de France typically begins in late June or early July each year. The Tour de France 2025 begins on July 5th in Lille, where there are plenty of points where you can see all your favourite cyclists go by and plenty of things to do afterward.

2. How long is the Tour de France?

The race lasts about 23 days, including two rest days, and covers over 3,000 km. With many different locations it cycles through, there are plenty of places to stay when planning your Tour de France road trip.

3. How many Tour de France stages are there?

There are usually 21 stages, including flat, mountain, and time trial segments. All of these offer plenty of exciting moments for the whole family to enjoy.

4. When does the Tour de France finish?

It usually finishes in mid to late July, and traditionally ends in Paris.This year the main event finished on the 27th July in Paris where the atmosphere will be electric with thousands of spectators eager to see who will win, which you could easily be a part of when you travel with P&O Ferries.

5. Where are the best places to travel for the Tour de France?

Some of the best places to visit during the Tour de France include the Alps, Pyrenees, iconic climbs like Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux, and the grand finale in Paris.