The 2025 edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is the fourth since the race’s modern revival and the longest yet, stretching over nine stages from 26th July to 3rd August. While it shares the iconic jerseys and prestige of the men’s event, it charts its own course, beginning in Brittany for the first time and finishing in the Alps after 1,165km of racing.
With 17,240 metres of climbing and a summit finish on the legendary Col de la Madeleine, the 2025 route is the most mountainous in the race’s short history. Sprinters, puncheuses, and pure climbers will all have their moments, but the yellow jersey will ultimately be decided in the final three stages, where the race hits altitude.
Where does the 2025 Tour de France Femmes start and finish?
The race begins in Vannes, in France’s north-west Brittany region, and finishes nine days later in Châtel les Portes du Soleil, nestled in the Haute-Savoie Alps. It’s the first time the race has started in Brittany and the first time it stretches to nine stages rather than the previous eight.
What is the full 2025 Tour de France Femmes route?
The route trends south-east, building from punchy hill stages in Brittany into long flat days for the sprinters, before turning mountainous through the Massif Central and Alps. The decisive moments are expected to come on stages 7, 8, and 9, with over 8,000m of climbing packed into the final three days.
| Stage | Date | Start | Finish | Distance | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26th July | Vannes | Plumelec | 79km | Hilly |
| 2 | 27th July | Brest | Quimper | 110km | Flat |
| 3 | 28th July | La Gacilly | Angers | 162km | Flat |
| 4 | 29th July | Saumur | Poitiers | 128km | Flat |
| 5 | 30th July | Chasseneuil-du-Poitou | Guéret | 166km | Hilly |
| 6 | 31st July | Clermont-Ferrand | Ambert | 124km | Mountains |
| 7 | 1st August | Bourg-en-Bresse | Chambéry | 160km | Hilly |
| 8 | 2nd August | Chambéry | Saint François Longchamp | 112km | Mountains |
| 9 | 3rd August | Praz-sur-Arly | Châtel les Portes du Soleil | 124km | Mountains |
How hard is the 2025 Tour de France Femmes?
Very. The 2025 edition features over 17,000m of elevation gain, nearly double that of the first modern edition in 2022. While the early stages give opportunities to the sprinters and classics specialists, the back end of the race is stacked with climbing, including the 18.6km ascent of the Col de la Madeleine (average gradient of 8.1%) on stage 8. The final stage, finishing in Châtel, adds three more major climbs to the mix.
What are the key stages to watch this year?
- Stage 1 (Vannes to Plumelec) – A hilly and nervous opener through narrow Breton roads. The uphill drag into Plumelec is a familiar finish from past French races and could produce gaps and the winner earns the first yellow jersey.
- Stage 5 (Chasseneuil-du-Poitou to Guéret) – A transition day with three climbs late on. A stage that suits attackers and opportunists.
- Stage 8 (Queen stage) – The most important GC day with the Madeleine summit finish. Expect major time gaps and aggressive tactics.
- Stage 9 (Praz-sur-Arly to Châtel) – The last chance for climbers. With three alpine climbs and an uphill finish, it will crown the winner.
How can I watch the Tour de France Femmes 2025?
- UK coverage: ITV4 and Discovery Plus
- US coverage: NBC and Peacock TV
- Worldwide: Check with Eurosport, GCN+, or local broadcasters.
More detail on the broadcasters of the 2025 race can be found here.
Photo Credit: GettyWho won the Tour de France Femmes last year?
Kasia Niewiadoma of Canyon SRAM took her long-awaited first grand tour victory in 2024 after finishing 3rd in both 2022 and 2023. She returns in 2025 with the yellow jersey and a strong line-up including Neve Bradbury, fan-favourite Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig and Ricarda Bauernfeind.
What teams are racing in 2025?
The 2025 Tour de France Femmes features 22 teams from across the Women’s WorldTour and top Continental squads:
- AG Insurance-Soudal
- Canyon SRAM zondacrypto
- Ceratizit Pro Cycling
- FDJ-Suez
- Lidl-Trek
- Movistar
- Roland Le Dévoluy
- Picnic PostNL
- SD Worx-Protime
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike
- UAE Team ADQ
- Arkéa-B&B Hotels
- Cofidis
- EF Education-Oatly
- VolkerWessels
- Fenix-Deceuninck
- Human Powered Health
- Liv AlUla Jayco
- Uno-X Mobility
- Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi
- St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93
- Winspace Orange Seal
When is the Tour de France Femmes 2025?
The race runs from Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025.
It overlaps with the final week of the men’s Tour de France but does not share the route or locations.
How many editions of the Tour de France Femmes have there been?
The 2025 edition is the 4th in its current form, which began in 2022 under the ASO and Zwift. Previous women’s Tours existed in the 1980s and early 1990s but were discontinued. The modern version is fully part of the Women’s WorldTour calendar.
How far is the 2025 Tour de France Femmes?
- Total distance: 1,165km
- Total elevation: 17,240m
- Number of stages: 9
What race jersey colours are used?
- Yellow: General Classification leader
- Green: Points Classification
- Polka dot: Queen of the Mountains Classification
- White: Best Young Rider
