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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 17 of the 2027 Tour de France: Muret to Pau
In short
Stage 17 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 186 km from Muret to Pau on Wednesday 21 July 2027. For the night before, look at Muret. After the finish, stay in Pau. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 9 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Wed 21 July 2027
Start
Muret
Finish
Pau
Distance
186 km (116 mi)
Stage type
Flat
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
MuretJust south of Toulouse
Toward the PyreneesLast clear sprint chance before the mountains
Pau
Where to watch
Probably the last chance for the sprinters before the Pyrenees. Watch near the finish in Pau, a classic Tour stage town.
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.
Plan aheadPau is Wednesday's finish and Thursday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both. Book early, because the queen stage starts here.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (9)
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 du Plan d'EauCampsite · 2.9 km from the route · No website listed
Muret is about 20 minutes from Toulouse by regional train. Pau has direct TGV trains from Paris and its own 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 17 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 17 of the 2027 Tour de France?
Near the finish in Pau. Stage 17 is mostly manageable terrain and the last clear chance for the sprinters before the Pyrenees.
Where should I stay for the Stage 17 start in Muret?
Muret is small, but Toulouse is about 20 minutes away by train, so you can stay in Toulouse for one more night.
Where should I stay for the finish in Pau?
Pau is Wednesday's finish and Thursday's start of the queen stage. Two nights in Pau cover both stages.
Has Pau hosted the Tour before?
Many times. Pau is one of the Tour's most visited towns outside Paris, thanks to its place at the gateway to the Pyrenees.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 17?
There are 9 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 7 campsites and 2 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire de service et stationnent de Vic-en-Bigorre, Pré Fixe and Camping municipal. 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.
