In short
The Col du Portet is the summit finish of the queen stage, Stage 18 on Thursday 22 July 2027, and at 2,215 m the highest point of the 2027 Tour. The climb is 16 km at about 8.7% from Saint-Lary-Soulan, which has the closest beds.
| Stage | Tour de France, Stage 18: Pau → Col du Portet |
|---|---|
| Date | Thu 22 July 2027 |
| Length | 16 km |
| Average gradient | 8.7% |
| Summit | 2,215 m |
| On the stage | Summit finish |
Where to stay
Saint-Lary-Soulan, at the foot of the climb, is the place to stay. It is a small resort, and teams, staff and fans all want rooms, so book as early as you can. If it is full, look at the other villages in the Aure valley nearby.
On the map: Stage 18 finish (spot to be confirmed)
Tent pins are campsites and RV areas near the route. Click one to see its website, then book direct.
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The closest campsites and RV areas to Saint-Lary-Soulan. Roads on the route close to traffic well before the race, so plan to leave the car or RV there and walk or ride the last part.
- Aire de Saint-Lary-Soulan RV and motorhome area · 0.6 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan · Page on campingcarpark.com
- Camping Artiguette Saint-Jacques Campsite · 0.9 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan · No website listed
- Camping du Val d'Autun Campsite · 1 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan
- Aire de camping-car de Vielle - Aure RV and motorhome area · 1.1 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan · Page on campingcarpark.com
- Camping La Mousquère Campsite · 1.6 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan · No website listed
- Camping le Rioumajou Campsite · 2.8 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan
- Camping le Lustou Campsite · 3.4 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan
- Camping le Lavedan Campsite · 5.4 km from Saint-Lary-Soulan · No website listed
Watching on race day
The road closes to cars well before the race. Most fans walk or cycle up from Saint-Lary-Soulan, so arrive the day before and start early. The top is above the tree line, so bring warm layers and sun protection.
Ride it yourself
This is one of the hardest climbs in France: long, steep and with few breaks. Give yourself plenty of time, and take more food and water than you think you need.
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Col du Portet questions
When does the 2027 Tour de France finish on the Col du Portet?
On Thursday 22 July 2027, at the end of Stage 18 from Pau. It is the queen stage, with about 5,400 m of climbing.
Who has won on the Col du Portet?
Nairo Quintana won the first stage there in 2018, and Tadej Pogačar won in 2021.
How do I get up the Col du Portet on race day?
On foot or by bike. The road closes to cars well before the race, so start from Saint-Lary-Soulan early in the morning, or the day before.
Where can I camp or park an RV near the Col du Portet?
There are 11 campsites and RV areas within 10 km of Saint-Lary-Soulan, including Aire de Saint-Lary-Soulan, Camping Artiguette Saint-Jacques and Camping du Val d'Autun. They fill up early around race day, so book as soon as you can. Stick to campsites and official RV areas: roads on the route close to traffic well before the race.
· Sources: letour.fr, Cyclingnews, 2027 Tour route, Domestique, 2027 Tour route