The best time to attend Tour de France in 2027 is July 2 to about July 25, 2027.
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Grand Depart, Scotland · July 2 to about July 25, 2027
The Tour starts in Scotland for the first time ever.
The 2027 Tour rolls out from beneath Edinburgh Castle on July 2, only the third British start in the race's history and the first Scottish one, running three UK stages before returning to France. The travel move: the full route drops in October 2026, and that announcement is the starting gun for every hotel along it.
Scottish Grand Depart in Tour history: First ever
Where it is visible: Edinburgh, UK & France
Unusual Friday start; stages 4 and beyond stay unknown until the October 2026 route reveal.
Tour de France 2027: July 2 to about July 25, 2027.
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