Race bibs can be picked up at the race village in Cluses on the afternoon of Thursday, July 8, as well as on Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10.
Schedules will be announced soon.
Please note: No race bibs will be distributed on race day, Sunday, July 11.
Don't forget to upload your medical certificate, licence or health module to your time to account for validation!
Remember, you need a valid medical certificate to take part in the race.
The Event is certified by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (hereinafter the "FFC"). Consequently, in accordance with the rules laid down by the FFC and followed by the Organiser, participation is subordinated to the complusory presentation of a licence , a medical certificate ora “Module Santé” certificate. Those elements will be dowloadable on the time to plateform on march 2027.
Every year, L’Étape du Tour de France welcomes several thousand cyclists. The starts are managed using “starting areas” so that everyone can enjoy a unique experience in smooth conditions.
By placing all the participants according to their level of fitness, we will limit the number of riders who overtake others and considerably reduce the risk of bottlenecks on the approach to the first difficulties on the route.
Depending on your experience on L’Étape du Tour de France and your ability, you will be assigned a starting area number: the lower the starting area number, the earlier your start will take place.
Here are the criteria used to allocate the various starting areas:
1. Real time ranking in L’Étape du Tour de France in 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018;
2. If you hold a 2027 FFC licence, your FFC cyclosport ranking will also be taken into consideration. Find information about this ranking here (in french).
3. The time you are aiming for on the 2027 Étape du Tour de France.
4. If you have taken part in a leading cycling event, we will also take this data into consideration when allocating your final starting area number.