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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France Femmes 2027
Where to stay for Stage 7 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes: Nevers to La Loge des Gardes
In short
Stage 7 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 155 km from Nevers to La Loge des Gardes on Thursday 5 August 2027. For the night before, look at Nevers. After the finish, stay in Le Mayet-de-Montagne or Vichy. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 20 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Thu 5 August 2027
Start
Nevers
Finish
La Loge des Gardes
Distance
155 km (96 mi)
Stage type
Mountain
Climbs
First summit finish
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
NeversOn the Loire
Through the AllierA gentle first 100 km
Côte du Point du JourAbout 2.1 km at 8.6%
La Loge des GardesAbout 6.7 km at 7.1% · Final climb
La Loge des GardesFirst summit finish of the race
Where to watch
The final climb to La Loge des Gardes, 6.7 km at about 7.1%, is the first summit finish of the race and the first real test for the climbers.
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 7 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 aheadFriday's stage starts in La Bourboule. Clermont-Ferrand, about an hour from there, is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so it can be your base for the last two stages.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (20)
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.
Nevers has direct trains from Paris Bercy. La Loge des Gardes has no public transport; Vichy, the nearest station, is about 45 minutes away by car.
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 7 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 7 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
On the final climb to La Loge des Gardes, 6.7 km at about 7.1%, the first summit finish of the race. The Côte du Point du Jour, 2.1 km at 8.6%, comes before it.
Where is La Loge des Gardes?
It is a small ski area at about 1,077 m in the Montagne Bourbonnaise, in the Allier, east of Vichy.
Where should I stay for the finish at La Loge des Gardes?
There are very few beds near the summit. Le Mayet-de-Montagne is the closest village, and Vichy, about 45 minutes away, has the most hotels.
Where should I stay for the last two stages?
Clermont-Ferrand is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, and about an hour from Friday's start in La Bourboule. Three nights there, Thursday to Saturday, cover the last two stages.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 7?
There are 20 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 5 campsites and 15 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire Arcon, Camping de Nevers and Aire communale Bessay-sur-Allier. 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.
