The Tour de France 2025 was the 112th edition of one of the world’s biggest and most famous cycling races. The competition took place from July 5 to July 27, 2025, starting in Lille and finishing in Paris on the Champs-Élysées.
The 2025 race featured 21 stages, 23 teams, and 184 riders, covering a planned route of approximately 3,338.8 km across France. Riders competed through flat roads, hills, mountain stages, and individual time trials during three weeks of racing.
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Tour de France 2025 Event Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Tour de France 2025 |
| Edition | 112th Edition |
| Dates | July 5 – July 27, 2025 |
| Starting Point | Lille Métropole, France |
| Finish | Paris, Champs-Élysées |
| Number of Stages | 21 |
| Planned Distance | 3,338.8 km |
| Teams | 23 |
| Riders at Start | 184 |
| Overall Winner | Tadej Pogačar |
| Country | France |
| Official Website | letour.fr |
The 2025 edition stayed entirely within France, something that had not happened since 2020.
Tour de France 2025 Route and Stages
The race began with a loop around Lille Métropole on July 5 before travelling through different parts of France. The route included flat sprint stages, challenging hills, famous mountain climbs, and two individual time trials.
| Stage Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Flat Stages | 7 |
| Hilly Stages | 6 |
| Mountain Stages | 6 |
| Individual Time Trials | 2 |
| Rest Days | 2 |
Major locations on the route included Lille, Rouen, Caen, Toulouse, Hautacam, Mont Ventoux, Courchevel, La Plagne, and Paris. The highest point of the 2025 Tour was the Col de la Loze at 2,304 metres.
Tour de France 2025 Winner
Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG won the 2025 Tour de France, securing his fourth Tour de France overall victory after previously winning in 2020, 2021, and 2024.
The final podium was
| Position | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tadej Pogačar | UAE Team Emirates-XRG |
| 2nd | Jonas Vingegaard | Team Visma | Lease a Bike |
| 3rd | Florian Lipowitz | Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe |
Florian Lipowitz also won the white jersey for best young rider.
Tour de France 2025 Jersey Winners
| Classification | Winner |
|---|---|
| Yellow Jersey – Overall | Tadej Pogačar |
| Green Jersey – Points | Jonathan Milan |
| Polka Dot Jersey – Mountains | Tadej Pogačar |
| White Jersey – Young Rider | Florian Lipowitz |
Jonathan Milan secured the green jersey, while Pogačar combined his overall victory with the mountains classification.
Highlights of the Tour de France 2025
The 2025 Tour featured several memorable moments, including:
- Tadej Pogačar winning his fourth Tour de France
- Major mountain battles between Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard
- Florian Lipowitz finishing third overall and winning the white jersey
- Jonathan Milan winning the green points jersey
- Climbs including Hautacam, Mont Ventoux, and Col de la Loze
- The return of the traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées
- Wout van Aert winning the final stage in Paris
Why Was the Tour de France 2025 Special?
The Tour de France 2025 was notable because the entire route remained within France. The race included approximately 52,500 metres of total climbing, six mountain stages, and five summit finishes, making it a demanding event for the world’s best cyclists.
It was also an important edition for Tadej Pogačar, whose fourth overall victory moved him closer to the record of five Tour wins held by cycling legends including Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Tour de France 2025 held?
The Tour de France 2025 was held from July 5 to July 27, 2025.
Where did the Tour de France 2025 start?
The race started in Lille Métropole in northern France.
Who won the Tour de France 2025?
Tadej Pogačar won the 2025 Tour de France, earning his fourth overall Tour victory.
Where did the Tour de France 2025 finish?
The final stage finished in Paris on the Champs-Élysées on July 27, 2025.
How many stages were in the Tour de France 2025?
There were 21 stages and two rest days.
Who won the green jersey in the Tour de France 2025?
Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan won the green jersey for the points classification.
Who won the white jersey?
Florian Lipowitz won the white jersey as the best young rider and also finished third overall.
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