Tour de France to return to Yorkshire in 2027 with Leeds and Sheffield to host women's race
The Tour de France Femmes will set off from Leeds in July 2027, crossing over to Manchester before returning to Yorkshire via Sheffield
Last updated 15th Jan 2026
The Tour de France is set to return to Yorkshire in 2027, with both Sheffield and Leeds hosting sections of the women's race.
The first stage of the Tour de France Femmes will set off from Leeds' Headrow on July 30 2027; the same location at the Grand Depart for the 2014 men's race.
Stage one will see the riders travel through the Pennines to Manchester.
The second will take them back to Yorkshire, ending in Sheffield via the climbs of the Peak District.
The men’s Tour de France will also visit the UK in 2027, beginning in Edinburgh on July 2 with an opening stage to Carlisle before moving through Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool, and Cardiff.
As part of celebrations an arts event, named the ‘Tour de Skies,’ will see 10 host towns and cities illuminate key landmarks with yellow beams: from the Civic Hall in Leeds to Powis Castle in Welshpool and the London skyline.
Christian Prudhomme, Director of the Tour de France, said, “The UK has always welcomed the Tour with passion and pride, and the route details we are revealing today reflect the beauty and diversity of Britain’s terrain.
"Bringing both Grand Départs here is a testament to the strength of our partnership with British Cycling and the enthusiasm of the UK.”