2025 Tour de France set to include over 3000km of transfers

The route for the 2025 Tour de France was announced earlier this week, and it promises an intense challenge not only on the racecourse but also in the extensive travel required between stages. Starting in Lille and ending in Paris, the race will cover a total of 3,320km, featuring six mountain stages, two time trials, and seven sprint stages.

However, the riders, teams, and the Tour caravan will be undertaking almost an additional 3,000km in transfers alone. According to the calculations by route rumours website Velowire, the direct distance between each stage adds up to approximately 3,055km, while CyclingNews has estimated the transfer distance to be around 3,038km.

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The longest transfer will take place via train or plane after the final stage. Other significant hauls include a 352km transfer to Toulouse ahead of the first rest day and a 237km journey from La Plagne to Nantua between stages 19 and 20.

This extra travel will add a logistical layer to the already gruelling demands of the Tour, testing both the endurance and resilience of the riders and their support teams as they navigate the extensive 2025 route.