Tour de France 2025, starts in Lille!
The last time the Capital of Flanders hosted a Tour de France stage start, it was in 2022 with the 5th stage between Lille Métropole and Arenberg and its cobbled sectors. At the start in Lille, Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) wore the Yellow Jersey.
For 2025, the Grand Départ will be in Lille, with a stage arriving with a final sprint on the Esplanade Façade after a start at the same location. The region will be in the spotlight, with no less than three stages taking place and a departure from Amiens to Rouen.
The riders will climb the Monts des Flandres and head towards Pas-de-Calais. There will be no cobbled sections on the program, but the riders will discover other difficulties between the mountains and the wind to make the first selections.
Stage schedule :
- July 5: Lille Métropole > Lille Métropole: 185 km, finish on boulevard Vauban
- July 6: Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer
- July 7: Valenciennes > Dunkirk
- July 8: Amiens > Rouen
The Grand Départ program
Thursday, July 3 :
- 2pm: Inauguration of the Fan Park (place de la République). A village will be set up to offer a unique Tour de France experience, entertainment and cycling-related activities until July 5.
- 18:30 - 20:00: Parade and presentation of the riders (Grand'Place). The 23 teams taking part in the Tour will parade through the streets of downtown Lille, putting on a unique show for the public.
Friday, July 4 :
- Installation of the Tour de France village and "start" (Esplanade du Champ de Mars)
- On Friday, July 4 at the Grand Sud, Les Chasse Patates, world champions in Rock'n'Roule, celebrate the start of the Tour de France in Lille! More info
Saturday, July 5 :
- 1:05pm: Fictitious start of stage 1 (allée des Marronniers). The peloton passes through Lille at a moderate pace for 7 km, to the cheers of the crowds.
- Around 5:30pm: arrival (boulevard Vauban).
How to get to Lille
To help you get to the start of the Tour de France, the city of Lille and its metropolitan area offer you a range of alternatives to the private car. Just follow the guide!
Why not come by bike?
To attend the team presentation on the Grand'Place: less than 5 minutes by bike from the stations! For the Grand Départ (allée des Marronniers), allow 15 minutes. Please note: V'Lille stations are located close to these events.
And why not car-sharing?
Need a car just for the event? With car-sharing, rent a vehicle on the Cityz website without any hassle
Have you thought about carpooling?
Want to share the journey with other enthusiasts? The Pass Pass Carpooling app makes it easy to find a driver or passengers. You can also create a group dedicated to the Tour de France 2025!
Public transport, another option
Train, streetcar, bus or metro (Rihour, République, Cormontaigne)... public transport will take you right to the heart of the event. Discover the best routes and timetables for a stress-free arrival.
Why not go on foot?
Why not turn your visit into an active walk? From the stations, you're just a 5-minute walk from the team presentation on the Grand'Place and less than 30 minutes from the start of the first stage (allée des Marronniers).
More about Getting here and around
> Visit our mobility advisors at the Maison des Mobilités Durables, Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 1pm. Place François Mitterrand.
maisondesmobilitesdurables@mairie-lille.fr - 03 20 55 97 95.
Major events before the Tour
Urban Rando Cyclo - Sunday, June 29
In a friendly atmosphere, amateur cyclists will have the opportunity to take part in the Urban Cyclo Rando, a 21 km ride through Lille, on the official route of the 1st stage of the Tour de France 2025: Lille-Métropole - Lille-Métropole. A festive event open to the general public, it's a chance to immerse yourself in the world of the Tour and ride the roads ahead of the professional riders.
Exhibition of vintage bicycles
Until July 31, the Hauts-de-France Terre de Vélos association is presenting a selection of vintage racing bikes produced by companies in the region's 5 départements (Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Aisne, Oise and Somme), in the showcase at the Maison des Mobilités Durables.
Lille, a 3rd great departure
For the third time, Lille will host a major start of the Grande Boucle. In 1960, the Lille-Brussels stage was won by Belgian Julien Schepens. In 1994, in front of over a million spectators, Britain's Christopher Boardman won the prologue over a distance of 7.2 kilometers. The start was from the Grand'Place. Boardman again won a prologue in Dublin during the 1998 Tour, with an average speed of 54.193 km/h, the second-best performance of all time at the time, behind his 1994 feat.
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Practical information:
For more information, visit https://cartetourdefrance.lillemetropole.fr/