At Matchy, it's all about sharing the passion for cycling. And when we talk about the Tour de France, we're right in the thick of it! The race starts tomorrow (July 5th) for 23 days of a 100% French Grande Boucle.

Experience the Tour at the Matchy Clubhouse

From the start in Lille to the Paris fireworks, every stage will be broadcast live on a big screen in our Clubhouse. Morning briefings, tactical discussions, specialty coffee, and good cheer: come share every thrill of the Tour de France with the community!

And to give you all the details of this 2025 edition, check out our guide And don't miss anything in the next 3 weeks! The best of cycling awaits you.

A demanding journey & 100% tricolor

The Tour de France 2025 offers a series of varied stages: three demanding days in the Pyrenees, the return of Mont Ventoux, and a spectacular finale in the Alps. This 112th edition, presented at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, will take place entirely in France, a first in five years. The race will start on July 5th in Lille, with the final finish in Paris on July 27th, one day after the start of the Tour de France Femmes.

The race begins with hilly stages and an individual time trial on stage five, forcing the general classification contenders to make their presence felt right from the start. The peloton then heads towards the Massif Central, followed by the Pyrenees with three consecutive mountain stages. Mont Ventoux makes another appearance, followed by an Alpine finale where stage 18 to Courchevel features over 5,500 meters of elevation gain, the most of the Tour. Six summit finishes, two individual time trials (one of which is in the mountains), and five sprint stages are on the program. Enough to keep you entertained for three weeks of intense cycling and shared passion!

Who are the favorites for the 2025 Tour de France?

For this 2025 edition, all eyes are on Tadej Pogačar, already a two-time winner and having the season of his life. Jonas Vingegaard, Winner in 2022 and 2023, he returns with the ambition of reclaiming his yellow jersey. We must also consider... Remco Evenepoehe, who seems well-equipped to shine over the three weeks of racing, including the time trial stage in Caen.

On the French side, ambitions are shared. Guillaume Martin-Guyonnet (FDJ) aims for a place in the overall standings along with his teammates Valentin Madouas or Romain Grégoire on the punchier stages. Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious), meanwhile, announced that it was aiming for stage wins. Alongside them, Kevin Vauquelin (Arkea) is establishing itself as one of the most successful French leaders! Not forgetting Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor) Axel Laurance (Ineos Grenadiers) Louis Barre (Intermarché) and many others to represent France!

Here are the details of the stages of this 112th edition of the Tour de France.

Stages 1 to 5: North and Normandy

• Stage 1: Lille > Lille (185 km - flat)
  The route opens onto terrain favorable to sprinters. There are a few small climbs, but nothing enough to prevent a mass sprint.
  

  

• Stage 2: Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer (209 km - hilly)
  The longest stage of the Tour, with a challenging coastal finish. Puncheurs and classics specialists could make their mark.

  

• Stage 3: Valenciennes > Dunkirk (172 km - flat)
  A day for sprinters, unless the wind creates echelons. Vigilance will be key.

  

• Stage 4: Amiens > Rouen (173 km - hilly)
  A challenging and dynamic route. Multiple opportunities for adventurers, and a thrilling finish.

  

• Stage 5: Caen > Caen (33 km - time trial)
  First key test for the overall standings. Flat time trial, favourable to specialists.

  

Stages 6 to 10: Normandy, Brittany and the Massif Central

• Stage 6: Bayeux > Vire Normandie (201 km - hilly)
  A difficult stage with nearly 3,500m of elevation gain. Demanding terrain conducive to attacks.

  

• Stage 7: Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne (194 km - hilly)
  Final climb on the Mûr-de-Bretagne, engraved twice. Ideal for explosive punchers.

  

• Stage 8: Saint-Méen-Le-Grand > Laval (174 km - flat)
  A day of transition. A mass sprint finish is very likely.

  

• Stage 9: Chinon > Châteauroux (170 km - flat)
  Very fast terrain. Typical stage for sprinters' teams.

  

• Step 10: Ennezat > Mont-Dore (165 km - mountain)
  The first mountain stage takes place against a backdrop of dormant volcanoes. Eight ascents and almost 4,500 meters of elevation gain.

  

Stages 11 to 15: Toulouse and the Pyrenees

• Stage 11: Toulouse > Toulouse (154 km - flat)
  A short day with a few hills. A sprint finish is possible, but uncertain depending on the final profile.

  

• Stage 12: Auch > Hautacam (181 km - mountain)
  The Pyrenees begin. Col du Soulor, Bordères, then arrival at Hautacam. A big stage for the general classification.

  

• Stage 13: Loudenvielle > Peyragudes (11 km - CLM mountain)
  Uphill time trial. Short format, continuous slope, lightweight equipment required.

  

• Stage 14: Pau > Luchon-Superbagnères (183 km - mountain)
  Col du Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde and final climb. Crucial stage for the podium and the polka dot jersey.

  

• Step 15: Low Wall > Carcassonne (169 km - hilly)
  Transition between the Pyrenees and the Alps. Breakaway or disorganized sprint depending on the legs.

  

Stages 16 to 21: Alps and Paris

• Stage 16: Montpellier > Mont Ventoux (172 km - mountain)
  Mont Ventoux returns via Bédoin. A mythical and spectacular finale.

  

• Stage 17: Bollène > Valence (161 km - flat)
  Windy stage possible (Mistral). Sprint likely except for crosswinds.

  

• Step 18: Quick > Courchevel (Col de la Loze) (171 km - mountain)
  Queen of the Alps: Glandon, Madeleine, then Col de la Loze. A decisive stage for the yellow jersey.

  

• Stage 19: Albertville > La Plagne (130 km - mountain)
  A short day but five climbs. One of the last chances to turn the standings around.

  

• Stage 20: Nantua > Pontarlier (185 km - hilly)
  A day conducive to breakaways. Few major difficulties.

  

• Stage 21: Mantes-la-Ville > Paris (120 km - flat)
  Back to Paris with a new twist: three ascents of Montmartre before the Champs-Élysées. A sprint finish is expected, but the scenario is more open than usual.

  

Conclusion

The 2025 Tour de France combines tradition and innovation: decisive time trials, legendary climbs, a revamped Parisian sprint… and a young French contingent ready to seize their opportunity. An explosive July awaits you – and at Matchy, we'll experience it together at the Clubhouse. We're expecting a big crowd: cookies, banana bread, and plenty of refreshments to keep you going under the summer sun… everything is ready to enjoy the Tour in style!

It's also an opportunity to discover our entire range and get equipped to join the peloton!

See you tomorrow for the Grand Departure!