In short

Stage 15 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 169 km from Rodez to Albi on Sunday 18 July 2027. For the night before, look at Rodez. After the finish, stay in Albi. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 28 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.

Key facts
DateSun 18 July 2027
StartRodez
FinishAlbi
Distance169 km (105 mi)
Stage typeHilly
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. Rodez
  2. Eight categorised climbsThe last one less than 25 km from Albi
  3. AlbiDownhill run in, then a false-flat finish

Where to watch

Eight categorised climbs make this a day for attackers, with the last one less than 25 km from Albi. At the finish, the road rises on a false flat to the line.

Base towns

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Stage map: start Rodez, finish Albi, base towns Rodez, Albi
StartFinishBase townRoute (approximate)Campsite or RV areaThe route line is approximate until the official maps come out.

Plan aheadThe third rest day follows on Monday in Toulouse, about an hour from Albi, before Tuesday's time trial there.

Campsites and RV areas near the route (28)

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.

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Plan more of your trip

Getting there and road closures

Rodez and Albi both have stations with trains to Toulouse. Rodez also has a small airport.

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 15 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 15 of the 2027 Tour de France?

Near the finish in Albi, where the road rises on a false flat to the line, or on the last categorised climb, less than 25 km from the finish.

Where should I stay for the Stage 15 start in Rodez?

Rodez has a good choice of hotels around its hilltop old town. Book Saturday night there if you watched the finish in Mende.

Where should I stay for the finish in Albi?

Albi has plenty of rooms around its red brick cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where should I stay for the rest day and the Toulouse time trial?

Toulouse, about an hour from Albi. Two nights cover Monday's rest day and Tuesday's time trial, and Wednesday's start in Muret is just south of the city.

Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 15?

There are 28 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 13 campsites and 15 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire de camping-car municipale de Castanet, Aire Camping car Rieupeyroux and Aire de Camping-car Monteils. 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.

· Sources: letour.fr, Cyclingnews, 2027 Tour route, Domestique, 2027 Tour route