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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France Femmes 2027
Where to stay for Stage 8 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes: La Bourboule to Clermont-Ferrand
In short
Stage 8 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 151 km from La Bourboule to Clermont-Ferrand on Friday 6 August 2027. For the night before, look at La Bourboule or Le Mont-Dore. After the finish, stay in Clermont-Ferrand. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 39 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Fri 6 August 2027
Start
La Bourboule
Finish
Clermont-Ferrand
Distance
151 km (94 mi)
Stage type
Mountain
Climbs
6 categorised climbs
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
La BourbouleIn the Monts Dore
Côte de la StèleAbout 5.4 km at 5% · Soon after the start
Col de la Croix Saint-RobertHighest point of the race, 1,451 m
Côte de CharadeAbout 6 km at 5.9% · Last categorised climb
Clermont-Ferrand
Where to watch
The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert, at 1,451 m the highest point of the race, has the best mountain views. The Côte de Charade, 6 km at about 5.9%, is the last climb before Clermont-Ferrand.
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 8 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 aheadClermont-Ferrand is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (39)
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.
Les CoudertsCampsite · 1.3 km from the route · No website listed
Clermont-Ferrand has direct trains from Paris Bercy and its own airport. La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore are about an hour away by road.
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 8 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 8 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert, at 1,451 m the highest point of the race, or the Côte de Charade, 6 km at about 5.9%, the last climb before Clermont-Ferrand.
Where should I stay for the Stage 8 start in La Bourboule?
La Bourboule and its neighbour Le Mont-Dore are spa and ski towns with a good choice of hotels and apartments.
Where should I stay for the finish in Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights there cover both stages.
How many climbs are on Stage 8?
Six categorised climbs and about 3,000 m of climbing, including the Côte de la Stèle soon after the start, the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert and the Côte de Charade.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 8?
There are 39 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 29 campsites and 10 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Domaine de la Grande Cascade, Camping Le Domaine Du Marais - Auvergne and La Plage Verte. 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.
