L'Étape du Tour de France takes place on Sun, Jul 18, 2027 in France. The main route is 140 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jul 18, 2027
- Start
- 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 140 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 41-week plan to L'Étape du Tour de France
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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L'Étape du Tour de France 2027 is the 35th edition of the popular mass-participation cyclosportive giving amateur riders the opportunity to tackle a genuine mountain stage of the Tour de France.
What this race demands
L'Étape du Tour de France demands sustained climbing capacity over a 140 km mountain stage to match the demands of the Tour de France.
Distance endurance
Riders must maintain effort and pedaling efficiency across 140 km of mountainous terrain.
Climbing volume
Tackling a genuine mountain stage requires significant sustained power output on climbs throughout the route.
Summer heat management
A July event in France exposes participants to high summer temperatures, requiring effective hydration and cooling strategies.
A ride of this length will exceed 2.5 hours, requiring a steady intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain performance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
4:20–5:15
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at L'Étape du Tour de France is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Apr 25, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 26, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 28, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 12, 2027 – Jul 18, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is L'Étape du Tour de France?
L'Étape du Tour de France takes place on Sun, Jul 18, 2027 in France.
How long is L'Étape du Tour de France?
The main route is 140 km.
What does L'Étape du Tour de France demand?
L'Étape du Tour de France demands sustained climbing capacity over a 140 km mountain stage to match the demands of the Tour de France.
Who is L'Étape du Tour de France for?
L'Étape du Tour de France is open to all participants.
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