In short

Stage 6 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 138 km from Orléans to Bourges on Wednesday 4 August 2027. For the night before, look at Orléans. After the finish, stay in Bourges. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 19 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.

Key facts
DateWed 4 August 2027
StartOrléans
FinishBourges
Distance138 km (86 mi)
Stage typeFlat
Start and finish timesTo be confirmed closer to the race

Route sheet

In race order, not to scale
  1. Orléans
  2. Sologne and BerryThe flattest stage of the race
  3. BourgesLast 900 m rise at about 2%

Where to watch

The flattest stage of the race, made for the sprinters. Watch near the finish in Bourges, where the last 900 m rise gently at about 2%.

Base towns

Pick one to see places to stay
Stage map: start Orléans, finish Bourges, base towns Orléans, Bourges
StartFinishBase townRoute (approximate)Campsite or RV areaThe route line is approximate until the official maps come out.

Plan aheadThursday's stage starts in Nevers, about an hour east of Bourges.

Campsites and RV areas near the route (19)

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

Orléans has trains from Paris Austerlitz in about an hour. Bourges has direct trains from Paris and Orléans.

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 Femmes?

Near the finish in Bourges. It is the flattest stage of the race, and the last 900 m rise at about 2%, a test of the sprinters' timing.

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

Orléans has plenty of hotels in the city centre, about an hour from Paris by train.

Where should I stay for the finish in Bourges?

Bourges has hotels around its Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How far is it from Bourges to the Stage 7 start in Nevers?

About an hour by car. You can stay in Bourges and drive over on Thursday morning, or move to Nevers on Wednesday night.

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

There are 19 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 11 campsites and 8 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire du Pré Doulet, Aire de services pour camping-car Lamotte-Beuvron and Aire de Camping-car d'Aubigny-sur-Nère. 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 Femmes route, Domestique, 2027 Femmes route