Tour de France July 2023

[Zordmot]

The route and stages of the 2023 Tour de France for July 2023 have been announced today. The remarkable story here is that the entire first week will run in the Basque region of Spain and France. The route intersects El Norte and doesn’t cross the Camino Frances but is close enough for those interested in combining the TDF with your Camino experience. Stage 1 starts and ends July 1st in Bilbao.

 

[naplesdon]

Good luck finding a place to stay

 

[Tassie Kaz]

Great info @Zordmot, what a wonderful bonus experience for those who get their timing right...or wrong... depending on your perspective!

The Giro d'Italia crossed my path multiple times in Switzerland & Italy while on the VF in 2019. Once, I saw the riders (& accompanying cavalcade) on a mountainside in the distance & other times, the peloton had passed through before I arrived. I did however, score a 'goody bag' from a sponsor car which had cheeses, relish, bread roll & crackers..perfect for a walker!
I had a rest day in a town which coincided with a stage passing; unfortunately I didn't get myself into gear (haha ) in time to watch. It is still a minor regret.

IMHO well worth a detour if you can, even if just to see the spectacle/theatre/circus ...it is one of the great sporting events in the world.

 

[mspath]

Don't forget the ladies; here is the route of
La Tour de France femmes 2023. It starts in Clermont-Ferrand and ends in Pau. Vivez la différence!

 

[Zordmot]

Don't forget the ladies; here is the route of
La Tour de France femmes 2023. It starts in Clermont-Ferrand and ends in Pau. Vivez la différence!

Thanks very much!!!!!