About the Tour de France Femmes
The Women's Tour de France (Tour de France Femmes) is the world's largest event in women's cycling. This multi-day race, held in parallel with the men's Tour de France, attracts the best female cyclists from around the world. The Tour de France for women has gained a new lease of life thanks to the professionalism of its participants, challenging routes and the huge interest of spectators. It is run by the Amaury organization (ASO), which also organizes the men's Tour de France.
Tour de France Femmes 2027
Tour de France Femmes 2027 will take place from 30 July to 8 August and will feature nine stages. For the first time in the race's history, the Grand Départ will be held in Great Britain. The first three stages will take place in England, starting with Leeds — Manchester, followed by Manchester — Sheffield and a team time trial in London. The race will then continue in France.
The full route for the remaining stages has not yet been announced. The confirmed opening section already combines demanding terrain with a team time trial, creating an early test for overall contenders and their teams.
Riders and favourites
The final start list for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes has not yet been confirmed. Potential contenders include Demi Vollering, Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney and Elisa Longo Borghini, all among the leading riders in women's road cycling.
Further details about the full route, start list and other race information will be announced by the organizers ahead of the Tour de France Femmes 2027.
History of women's cycling
The first women's Tour de France took place in 1955.
Throughout the history of women's cycling, the format and names of the organized events have constantly changed:
1984 - 1989 - Tour de France féminin under the direction of the Société du Tour de France;
1990 - 1993 - women's EEC Tour;
Since 1992 - Women's Cycling Tour organized by Pierre Bouée;
1998 - 2003 - International Women's Grande Boucle;
2006 - 2016 - Route de France women's route organized by the Organization Routes et Cycles association;
Since 2022 - Tour de France Femmes, managed by the Amaury organization.
Results of previous women's cycling races
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2026 | France | 1st place — Demi Vollering Points classification — Marianne Vos Mountains classification — Puck Pieterse Youth classification — Antonia Niedermaier Combativity award — Demi Vollering Team classification — Canyon//SRAM |
| 2025 | France | 1st place - Pauline Fernand-Prévost Points classification - Lorena Vibes Mountains classification - Elisa Chubby Youth classification - Nienke Vinke Fighting classification - Maeva Squibahn Team time classification - FDJ-Sueh |
| 2024 | France | 1st place - Katarzyna Neveżoma Points classification - Marianna Vos Mountains classification - Justin Gekier Youth classification - Pak Peters Fighting classification - Demi Vollering Team classification by time - Lidl-Trek |
2028 Tour de France Femmes
The 2028 Tour de France Femmes will be the next edition of the premier multi-stage cycling race on the women's professional calendar. At this stage, the organizers have not yet announced the exact dates, route, or full format of the competition.
Official Tour de France Femmes website
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