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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France 2027
Where to stay for Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France: Welshpool to Cardiff
In short
Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 223 km from Welshpool to Cardiff on Sunday 4 July 2027. For the night before, look at Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod Wells or Brecon. After the finish, stay in Caerphilly or Cardiff. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 29 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Sun 4 July 2027
Start
Welshpool
Finish
Cardiff
Distance
223 km (139 mi)
Stage type
Hilly
Climbs
8 categorised climbs
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
WelshpoolPowys
Newtown
Llandrindod Wells
Builth Wells
Côte d'EpyntAbout 3.7 km at 7.9%
Brecon
Côte de Bannau BrycheiniogAbout 6.6 km at 3.5% · Across the Brecon Beacons
Côte de RhigosAbout 4.6 km at 5.8% · First of six climbs in the last 80 km
Côte de PenrhysAbout 1.3 km at 10.1%
Côte de MaerdyAbout 1.5 km at 8.7%
Côte de GelligaerAbout 1.4 km at 4.9%
Côte de HengoedAbout 0.7 km at 11% · Exact location to be confirmed
Côte de CaerffiliAbout 2 km at 8.1% · Late climb above Caerphilly
CardiffLast stage on British roads before the race returns to France
Where to watch
The final 80 km pack in six of the day's eight climbs. The Côte de Rhigos and Côte de Caerffili are the late flashpoints before Cardiff.
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 3 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 aheadWelshpool is small. Shrewsbury, about 30 km east, is the easier Saturday night if you are coming from Liverpool.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (29)
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.
Caravan park2.2 km from the route · No website listed
Caravan park2.7 km from the route · No website listed
Welshpool is on the Cambrian Line, about 20 minutes by train from Shrewsbury. Cardiff Central is the main station for the finish city.
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 3 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France?
The last 80 km hold six of the day's eight climbs. The Côte de Rhigos and the Côte de Caerffili, above Caerphilly, are the late flashpoints before the finish in Cardiff.
Where should I stay for the Stage 3 start in Welshpool?
Welshpool is a small market town with few rooms. Shrewsbury, about 30 km east, is the easier Saturday night, with trains to Welshpool in about 20 minutes.
Which town is best for the finish in Cardiff?
Cardiff has the most rooms on the stage. Caerphilly, home of the Côte de Caerffili, puts you on the last climb, a short hop from the finish.
Is Stage 3 the last UK stage of the 2027 Tour?
Yes. Stage 3 is the last stage on British roads before the race returns to France.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 3?
There are 29 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 29 campsites. The closest to the route are Cefn Lea Holiday Park, Bryn Ithon Caravan Park and Llandrindod Hall Caravan and Camp Site. 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.
