The iconic Tour de France is returning to its roots this year, with all 21 stages taking place exclusively in France for the first time since 2020. Last year’s race kicked off in Florence, Italy, and concluded with an individual time trial in Nice. The 112th edition of the Tour will showcase a challenging route comprising seven flat stages, six hilly stages, six mountain stages, and two individual time trials. A total of 184 riders across 23 teams will tackle the grueling 2,075-mile course over a span of three intense weeks, commencing on July 5.
Among the standout riders to keep an eye on are Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia and Jonas Vingegaard from Denmark, who have collectively secured the last five Tour de France titles. Pogačar, aged 26, displayed a dominant performance last year by clinching victories in both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, making history as the first rider to achieve this feat in a single season since 1998. In the previous Tour, Pogačar outshone Vingegaard by a margin of 6:17 and continued his winning streak in 2020 and 2021, finishing as the runner-up in 2022 and 2023.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 Tour de France:
How to Watch the 2025 Tour de France:
All 21 stages will be broadcasted on Peacock, NBC’s streaming platform. NBC will provide live coverage for stages 1 and 20, along with highlights from stages 2, 15, 20, and 21.
2025 Tour de France Stage Schedule, Distance, and Characteristics:
July 5: Lille Métropole to Lille Métropole, 114.9 miles (flat stage)
July 6: Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, 129.9 miles (hilly stage)
July 7: Valenciennes to Dunkirk, 110.8 miles (flat stage)
July 8: Amiens to Rouen, 108.2 miles (hilly stage)
July 9: Caen to Caen, 21 miles (individual time trial)
July 10: Bayeux to Vire, 125.2 miles (hilly stage)
July 11: Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne, 122 miles (hilly stage)
July 12: Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval, 106.5 miles (flat stage)
July 13: Chinon to Chateauroux, 108.2 miles (flat stage)
July 14: Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, 102.7 miles (mountain stage)
And so forth with the detailed schedule and coverage timings for each stage until the finale at Paris
