Experience the 2025 Tour de France from a FranceComfort holiday park

The Tour de France - also known as “La Grande Boucle” - is the most famous cycling race in the world. This multi-day cycling race, which will be held this year from July 5 to July 27, runs for the most part through France and is one of the most popular sporting events next to the World Cup and the Olympic Games. After the unique 2024 edition, where the finish was in Nice because of the Olympic Games, the final stage returns to the classic finish line on the Champs-Élysées in Paris this year.

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Tour de France through French countryside

The Tour de France is over a hundred years old and was ridden for the first time on 1st of July 1903. The Tour is still organized in the month of July, to keep the tradition alive.

Are you a big fan of the Tour de France and do you usually watch it on the television? Be sure to visit one of our holiday parks in the beautiful French landscape through which the race goes. The landscape ranges from beautiful cities to charming villages and from impressive mountain landscapes to green vineyards.

Experience a stage of the Tour from up close

Of course it's great fun to follow the Tour de France on television, but isn't it even more fun to be there in real life? If you want to experience the magic of the Tour de France from up close, we at FranceComfort have good news for you! The Tour will pass several of our holiday parks this year. The Tour passes the Alps mountain range and the region of Provence, where iconic climbs such as Mont Ventoux and La Plagne are on the programme. Holiday parks such as Jardin du Golf, Vallée de la Ste. Baume, AlpChalets Portes du Soleil and AlpResort Portes du Soleil offer a luxurious place to stay whilst enjoying the spectacles of this cycling event and the beautiful surroundings. Can you already picture yourself and your family or friends cheering on the cyclists? Then, be sure to read on, because in this blog we will cycle through the beautiful surroundings of the French Alps and Provence. We will also offer inspiration for vibrant activities that you can undertake around the Tour de France.

Holiday parks in the regions

The distance from a FranceComfort holiday park to the Tour

The Tour de France 2025 offers cycling enthusiasts the chance to combine this special event with a stay in one of FranceComfort's luxury holiday parks. Below you will find an overview of our parks in regions where the Tour will pass in 2025, including the estimated distance to the nearest stage. Please note that these distances are approximate and depend on the chosen route. It is advisable to plan your trip in advance and take into account any traffic conditions that may arise due to the Tour.

French Alps

  • AlpChalets Portes du Soleil: about 150 km from La Plagne Tarentaise, the finish location of stage 19 on 25 July 2025.
  • AlpResort Portes du Soleil: also about 150 km from La Plagne Tarentaise.

Provence

  • Domaine de Castellane: about 120 km away from Mont Ventoux, where stage 17 finishes on July 22, 2025.
  • Jardin du Golf: about 125 km from the summit of Mont Ventoux.
  • Vallée de la Ste. Baume: also around 125 km from the Mont Ventoux.
  • Résidence de Salernes: about 150 km away from the Mont Ventoux.

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Tips to experience the Tour de France at its best

  • Good preparation is key. Prepare yourself well by looking up the route before you go and watch a stage of the Tour. You can find all routes on the Tour de Francewebsite.
  • Find a good spot to watch the spectacle from. Are you looking for a quieter place? Go just outside one of the cities or villages on the route. In the town or city centre it is usually a lot busier, but there is always a lot of fun.
  • Pack the right stuff. Waiting and watching the race is a lot more enjoyable if you can sit on a picnic blanket or camping chair. Also be sure to take plenty of snacks.
  • Be aware of the weather. Provide cooling in heat and something warm to put on in cold and rain.
  • Be careful along the side of the road. The cyclists of the Tour pass by at lightning speed. So, make sure you have enough distance from the road and keep a close eye on children.

  • Watch the advertising caravan. Well before the cyclists pass, a colorful caravan of decorated vehicles and advertising cars passes by. This 'Caravane Publicitaire' is a regular part of the Tour and creates a festive atmosphere with music, dancing mascots and free gadgets thrown at the public. Especially children (and their parents!) find this a great part of the day.

  • Houd rekening met het weer. Zorg voor verkoeling bij hitte en voor iets warms om aan te trekken bij kou en regen;
  • Wees voorzichtig langs de kant van de weg. De wielrenners van de Tour komen razendsnel voorbij. Zorg dus voor voldoende afstand en houd kinderen goed in de gaten.

The Tour de France 2025 will end in Paris!

After the unique 2024 edition, in which the Tour de France did not end in Paris for the first time in history, the final stage will return to the Champs-Élysées in 2025. This iconic setting has been the traditional end of the Tour for decades and is a fitting stage for the sprinters to fight for victory one more time.

With a varied route full of mythical climbs, such as the Mont Ventoux and Col de la Loze, the Tour de France 2025 will be an edition not to be missed!

Climbing time trial Pyrenees

Although the finish is back on familiar ground, the 2025 Tour promises to be spectacular again. The penultimate stage on Saturday 26 July is an individual climbing time trial to Peyragudes in the Pyrenees. Here, the classification riders will try to make the difference for the last time before the peloton heads to Paris on Sunday 27 July.

Behold a Tour stage

Are you looking forward to seeing the cyclists in action at the Tour de France 2025? We can very well imagine that! This cycling spectacle attracts thousands of spectators along the route every year, and experiencing a mountain stage is an experience to remember. An absolute must this year is the climb of Mont Ventoux during stage 17 on July 22. Also known as the 'Giant of Provence', this iconic mountain is one of the most famous climbs in Tour history. The long, gruelling climb and the barren lunar landscape at the top make it an impressive backdrop for a stage that is guaranteed to be spectacular.

Experience the Tour de France and the charm of Provence

From a FranceComfort holiday park, such as Jardin du Golf, Vallée de St. Baume, Résidence Salernes or Villa's du Verdon, you can have a relaxed drive to Mont Ventoux and find a nice spot to watch the Tour along the route. The climb to the top offers numerous viewpoints where you can watch the cyclists pass by. After a day full of cycling,  you will return to your luxury holiday home in Provence, where you can reminisce about the impressive stage in comfort – for example with a good glass of French wine on your terrace.

In addition to the Tour, Provence is a wonderful region to discover. Enjoy the typical southern French landscape with extensive vineyards, fragrant lavender fields and picturesque villages. Visit historic cities such as Aix-en-Provence or venture out to the breathtaking Gorges du Verdon, one of the most beautiful gorges in Europe.

Enjoy the Tour de France and the natural beauty of the French Alps

You can also experience the Tour de France up close in the French Alps whilst staying in a comfortable holiday home. If you are staying at AlpChalets Portes du Soleil or AlpResort Portes du Soleil, you are not far from the spectacular mountain stages, such as the finish in La Plagne Tarentaise. Here you can watch the cyclists compete on steep climbs and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery. After a day full of sports and thrills, you will return to your stylish chalet or apartment, where you can relax surrounded by the Alpine tranquillity.

However, the Alps offer much more than cycling. Don’t forget to take your hiking boots and explore the beautiful mountain trails, take the lift to spectacular viewpoints or get on a bike and experience part of the Tour route. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, the French Alps offer an unforgettable experience.

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Plenty to do besides the Tour de France

Staying at one of FranceComfort's holiday parks guarantees optimal relaxation. Many parks are located a short distance from the coast so you can go to one of the seaside resorts in Aquitaine, Languedoc or Provence. Visit some of the popular seaside resorts such as; Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Antibes, but also smaller villages such as Port Grimaud. In Languedoc, Collioure and Argeles are popular, while in Aquitaine you should definitely visit the towns of Arcachon and Biscarrosse. In the Dordogne and the Alps you can, of course, also visit numerous beautiful villages. Whether you choose relaxation, nature or culture, there is always plenty to do in any of the regions where the Tour passes. And in the evening you can relax in your luxury holiday home!

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