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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France Femmes 2027
Where to stay for Stage 9 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes: Clermont-Ferrand to Puy de Dôme
In short
Stage 9 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 170 km from Clermont-Ferrand to Puy de Dôme on Saturday 7 August 2027. For the night before, look at Clermont-Ferrand. After the finish, stay in Royat or Orcines. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 15 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Sat 7 August 2027
Start
Clermont-Ferrand
Finish
Puy de Dôme
Distance
170 km (106 mi)
Stage type
Mountain
Climbs
Summit finish on the Puy de Dôme
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
Clermont-FerrandLongest stage of the race
Chaîne des PuysThrough the volcanoes of Auvergne
Puy de DômeAbout 11.3 km at 7.8% · Final 4 km at about 12%
Puy de DômeSummit finish and the final yellow jersey
Where to watch
The Puy de Dôme, 11.3 km at about 7.8% with a final 4 km at around 12%, decides the yellow jersey. In 2023 spectators were not allowed on the upper slopes, so check the access rules before you go.
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 finish · Stage 9 start (spot to be confirmed); Stage 9 finish, 10 km away
Tent pins are campsites and RV areas near the route. Click one to see its website, then book direct.
Plan aheadThe amateur L'Étape du Tour de France Femmes is held the next day, Sunday 8 August, if you want to ride the region's roads yourself.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (15)
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.
Clermont-Ferrand has direct trains from Paris Bercy and its own airport. The road to the top of the Puy de Dôme is closed to cars; the Panoramique des Dômes rack railway usually runs from its base station in Orcines.
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 9 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 9 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
On the Puy de Dôme, 11.3 km at about 7.8% with a final 4 km at around 12%. It is the first time the Femmes finish on the volcano, which hosted the famous duel between Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor in 1964.
Can spectators watch on the Puy de Dôme?
Access is tightly controlled. In 2023, when the men's Tour finished here, spectators were not allowed on the upper slopes. Check the organisers' access rules closer to the race.
Where should I stay for the Puy de Dôme finish?
Clermont-Ferrand has the biggest choice of rooms and is the start. Royat and Orcines, on the way to the Puy de Dôme, are closer to the finish.
When does the 2027 Tour de France Femmes finish?
On Saturday 7 August 2027, at the top of the Puy de Dôme, after nine days of racing from Leeds.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 9?
There are 15 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 10 campsites and 5 RV and motorhome areas. The closest to the route are Aire de camping-car de Charbonnières les varennes, Aire Bromont-Lamothe and Aire de campings-cars de vulcania. 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.
