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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France: Aubenas to Montpellier
In short
Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 164 km from Aubenas to Montpellier on Friday 16 July 2027. For the night before, look at Aubenas or Vals-les-Bains. After the finish, stay in Montpellier. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 88 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Fri 16 July 2027
Start
Aubenas
Finish
Montpellier
Distance
164 km (102 mi)
Stage type
Flat
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
AubenasIn the Ardèche
Toward the MediterraneanMistral and Tramontane winds can split the bunch
MontpellierNew finish in the city centre
Where to watch
A day for the sprinters, with a new finish in the centre of Montpellier. On the open roads, the Mistral and Tramontane winds can cause echelons.
Base towns
Pick one to see places to stay
StartFinishBase townRoute (approximate)Campsite or RV areaThe route line is approximate until the official maps come out.
On the map: Stage 13 start (spot to be confirmed)
Tent pins are campsites and RV areas near the route. Click one to see its website, then book direct.
Plan aheadMontpellier is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (88)
Within 3 km of the approximate route line, from OpenStreetMap, plus the Camping-Car Park RV areas. When a site has no website of its own, the link goes to its page on Pitchup or Camping-Car Park. Many fill up early for the Tour, so check the opening dates and book direct with the site.
The Ardèche has no passenger trains, so Aubenas is reached by road, with regional buses from Valence and Montélimar. Montpellier Saint-Roch station has direct TGV trains from Paris.
Host councils publish road closure times and park and ride plans in the months before the race. We add them here as they come out.
Stage 13 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 13 of the 2027 Tour de France?
Near the new city-centre finish in Montpellier, built for the sprinters. On windy days, the open roads before the city can split the bunch.
Where should I stay for the Stage 13 start in Aubenas?
Aubenas is a small Ardèche town. Vals-les-Bains, about 10 minutes away, adds spa hotels for Thursday night.
Is there a train to Aubenas?
No. The Ardèche is the only department in mainland France without passenger trains. Regional buses run from Valence and Montélimar stations, but a car is easier.
Where should I stay in Montpellier?
Montpellier is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages. Central hotels keep you close to the start and finish areas.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 13?
There are 88 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 78 campsites and 10 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Saint-Paul-le-Jeune Avenue Jean Radier, Camping La Prade and Camping Domaine de Jossoin. Many fill up early for the Tour, so book direct as soon as you can. The full list, with links, is under the stage map.
