Every summer, the Tour de France inspires millions of cycling fans around the world. Legendary climbs, spectacular landscapes, cheering crowds and iconic jerseys make it the biggest event in cycling.
But experiencing the Tour de France is not reserved for professional riders. Amateur cyclists can also take on the challenge and live the Tour de France experience themselves.
L'Étape du Tour de France: Ride a Legendary Tour de France Stage
Created in 1993, L'Étape du Tour de France gives amateur cyclists the opportunity to ride an actual mountain stage of the Tour de France on closed roads.
Every year, around 16,000 cyclists come together to tackle the same roads and legendary climbs as the professional peloton.
For amateur cyclists dreaming of experiencing the Tour de France from inside the race, L'Étape du Tour is the ultimate challenge.
The routes of the 2027 edition will be announced on 22 October 2026 during the Tour de France presentation.
L'Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift: In the Footsteps of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
The adventure now extends to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Launched in 2025, L'Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift gives amateur cyclists the opportunity to discover a route inspired by the professional women's race.
A unique new opportunity to experience the roads, the atmosphere and the sporting challenge of the Tour de France.
L'Étape Series: The Tour de France Experience Around the World
The Tour de France experience also extends far beyond France.
L'Étape Series by Tour de France brings the spirit of the Tour to amateur cyclists around the world, with events across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond.
Each destination combines the identity of the Tour de France with its own landscapes and cycling culture. From challenging mountain routes to faster courses, cyclists can choose an experience that matches their level and ambitions.
Closed roads, iconic jerseys, timed racing, professional organisation and the atmosphere of the Tour de France make every L'Étape a unique cycling experience.
Which L'Étape Is Right for You?
If you dream of riding an actual Tour de France stage, L'Étape du Tour de France is the ultimate challenge.
If you want to follow in the footsteps of the champions of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, take on L'Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
And if you want to combine the Tour de France experience with discovering a new cycling destination, explore the worldwide L'Étape Series calendar.
From France to the rest of the world, there is one common ambition: giving amateur cyclists the opportunity to experience the legend of the Tour de France themselves.
Choose your challenge. Start training. Live the legend.
