L'Étape du Tour 2027: will you make the cut-offs?
As of 26 Oct 2026, L'Étape du Tour 2027 runs on 11 Jul 2027 from Cluses to Les Saisies, 154 km with 4,850 m of climbing; A.S.O. has not yet published the 2027 time limit (source: letapedutourdefrance.com).
Cluses to Les Saisies, 154 km
| Date | Start | Finish | Distance | Climbing | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluses (Haute-Savoie) | Les Saisies (Savoie) | 154 km | 4,850 m | 35th |
| Climb | Length | Average gradient |
|---|---|---|
| Col de la Colombière | 15.9 km | 7% |
| Col du Pré | not published | not published |
| Bisanne | 12.4 km | 8.3% |
The organiser lists five major climbs and names these. Source: letapedutourdefrance.com, route page, as of 26 Oct 2026.
Can I finish L'Étape du Tour 2027?
The 2027 time limits are not published yet (as of 26 Oct 2026). Riders who miss a cut-off are "outside the time limit and officially withdrawn from the event", in A.S.O.'s words. For reference, the 2026 edition gave a maximum of 11 h 45 to reach the finish in Alpe d'Huez. The 2026 climb that set the clock was Valloire to the Galibier tunnel: 11.7 km in 1 h 16, 9.2 km/h between cut-offs. These are 2026 figures for the 2026 course, not 2027 limits.
2026 limits (Alpe d'Huez course), for reference
| Segment (2026) | Km | Clock | Avg needed on the segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croix de Fer (km 39) → Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne (km 80) | 41.0 | 11:28 → 13:15 | 23.0 km/h |
| Saint-Michel → Valloire (km 103) | 23.0 | 13:15 → 15:36 | 9.8 km/h |
| Valloire → Galibier tunnel (km 114.7) | 11.7 | 15:36 → 16:52 | 9.2 km/h |
| Galibier tunnel → base of Col de Sarenne (km 148.4) | 33.7 | 16:52 → 18:10 | 25.9 km/h |
2026 cut-offs from letapedutourdefrance.com (time-limits page, as of 26 Oct 2026). Segment averages computed by CyclingGrid from the clock times. Not valid for 2027.
Facts and dates
- Race day: (letapedutourdefrance.com, as of 26 Oct 2026).
- Registration: general public registration opens 2 Nov 2026 at 14:00 CET, through a Tour de France Club account (news page).
- Time limits 2027: not yet published.
Questions
When is L'Étape du Tour 2027?
11 Jul 2027, from Cluses to Les Saisies: 154 km and 4,850 m of climbing (source: letapedutourdefrance.com).
What is the time limit for L'Étape du Tour 2027?
Not published yet (as of 26 Oct 2026). In 2026 it was a maximum of 11 h 45 to the finish. This page shows the 2027 limits when A.S.O. publishes them.
What are the climbs on L'Étape du Tour 2027?
The organiser names the Col de la Colombière (15.9 km at 7%), the Col du Pré, and Bisanne (12.4 km at 8.3%) before the finish at Les Saisies, and lists five major climbs in total.
Can I enter L'Étape du Tour 2027?
General registration opens on 2 Nov 2026 at 14:00 CET on the official site.
Route facts and time limits: A.S.O. / L'Étape du Tour de France (letapedutourdefrance.com). CyclingGrid is not affiliated with A.S.O.