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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 14 of the 2027 Tour de France: Montpellier to Mende
In short
Stage 14 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 199 km from Montpellier to Mende on Saturday 17 July 2027. For the night before, look at Montpellier or Le Vigan. After the finish, stay in Mende. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 35 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Sat 17 July 2027
Start
Montpellier
Finish
Mende
Distance
199 km (124 mi)
Stage type
Mountain
Climbs
Uphill finish after the Croix Neuve
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
Montpellier
Col du Vent
Cirque de NavacellesA huge canyon in the Causses
Col de la LusetteAbout 11.6 km at 7.3%
Côte de l'Estrade
Côte de la Croix NeuveAbout 3 km at 10.2% · Known as the Montée Laurent Jalabert
MendeFinish above the town
Where to watch
The Côte de la Croix Neuve, about 3 km at 10%, leads to the finish above Mende. It is known as the Montée Laurent Jalabert, after his Bastille Day win here in 1995.
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 finish · Stage 14 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 aheadSunday's stage starts in Rodez, about two hours west of Mende by car.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (35)
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.
Camping Le FloréalCampsite · 2.1 km from the route · No website listed
Montpellier has direct TGV trains from Paris. Mende is remote, with only a few regional trains, so most fans drive.
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 14 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 14 of the 2027 Tour de France?
The Côte de la Croix Neuve above Mende, about 3 km at 10%, also called the Montée Laurent Jalabert. Earlier, the Cirque de Navacelles and the Col de la Lusette give big Cévennes scenery.
How hard is Stage 14?
Very. It is 199 km with about 4,300 m of climbing through the Cévennes and the Causses, with hardly any flat road, before the steep finish above Mende.
Where should I stay for the finish in Mende?
Mende is a small town and will fill fast, so book as early as you can. Rodez, Sunday's start town, is about two hours west if Mende is full.
Where should I stay for Stage 15 in Rodez?
Rodez is about two hours west of Mende. Stay there on Saturday night for Sunday's start.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 14?
There are 35 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 25 campsites and 10 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire de Camping-Car Municipale Montpeyroux, LE CROM De BLANDAS and La Molière. 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.
