In short

Stage 6 of the 2027 Tour de France runs 193 km from Vannes to Angers on Thursday 8 July 2027. For the night before, look at Vannes. After the finish, stay in Angers. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 27 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.

Key facts
DateThu 8 July 2027
StartVannes
FinishAngers
Distance193 km (120 mi)
Stage typeFlat
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. VannesOn the Gulf of Morbihan
  2. Brittany into AnjouLong, flat straights
  3. AngersGently rising finish after several bends

Where to watch

A day for the sprinters, and the clearest chance for a bunch sprint before the first time trial. Find a spot near the finish in Angers, where the road rises gently to the line.

Base towns

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

Plan aheadFriday's time trial starts in Blois, about two hours east by car. Riders set off one at a time over several hours, so you can stay in Angers and travel in the morning.

Campsites and RV areas near the route (27)

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

Vannes and Angers both have direct TGV trains from Paris Montparnasse.

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 6 questions

Where is the best place to watch Stage 6 of the 2027 Tour de France?

Near the finish in Angers. Stage 6 is the clearest chance for a bunch sprint before the first time trial, and the road rises gently on the run to the line.

Where should I stay for the Stage 6 start in Vannes?

Vannes has plenty of hotels and guesthouses in and around its walled old town. If you watched Stage 5, one night in Vannes covers the Plumelec finish and this start.

Where should I stay for the finish in Angers?

Angers is a large city with the most rooms on the stage. Stay near the centre so you can walk in on race day.

How do I get from Angers to Blois for the Stage 7 time trial?

It is about two hours by car, or by train via Tours. Riders set off one at a time over several hours, so you can travel on Friday morning.

Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 6?

There are 27 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 12 campsites and 15 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Sulniac, Morbihan Aire Municipale, Aire de camping-car de la Bénate and Camping de Rhuys. 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