Tour de France 2025 In Montmartre
For the first time in history, the Tour de France will climb through Montmartre during its grand finale.
Paris has hosted many Tour finishes, but 2025 brings a new twist that puts one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods right in the spotlight.
Paris Hosts the Finish on July 27
The riders will arrive in Paris on July 27, 2025. As always, the final stage will end on the Champs‑Élysées, where the race traditionally closes with a fast sprint toward the Arc de Triomphe.
Fans will gather early along the famous avenue to watch the closing laps. But before they reach the boulevard this year, the riders will face something new.
The Tour Climbs Montmartre
For the first time ever, the final stage will send the riders up Montmartre’s Butte three times. These climbs happen during the last 40 kilometers of the race.
The final ascent tops out just six kilometers before the finish line, adding real suspense to a stage that’s usually calm until the final sprint.
Montmartre isn’t a mountain, but its short, steep streets will force the peloton to fight for position. Attacks may launch. Gaps may open.
The relaxed roll into Paris won’t feel so relaxed this time.
Montmartre Becomes The Place To Be
For visitors, this creates a completely different experience from the Champs‑Élysées.
On race day, Montmartre will turn into a rare combination of world-class cycling and postcard Paris. The narrow streets. The staircases. The rooftops.
And now, hundreds of riders powering up its slopes while helicopters hover overhead.
Unlike the Champs‑Élysées, Montmartre offers a much closer view. The crowds will stand just meters from the riders as they grind up the hill again and again.
It’s the kind of moment that will stick with anyone lucky enough to witness it.
How To Watch If You’re Visiting Paris
The Champs‑Élysées will still attract the biggest crowds. Fans will arrive hours in advance to claim their spots for the final sprint.
Montmartre will draw plenty of people too, but the atmosphere will feel different. Tighter streets mean closer action.
The climb sections will fill quickly, so getting there early will still be important, but many visitors may find the overall experience even more memorable here.
Elsewhere in the city, some bridges and intersections will offer partial views, but Montmartre and the Champs‑Élysées are where the real race-day energy will be.
A One-Time Paris Experience
For most years, the final stage of the Tour de France has followed the same rhythm: a gentle arrival into Paris, several laps on the Champs‑Élysées, and a massive sprint to close it out.
In 2025, Montmartre changes the picture. A beautiful corner of Paris becomes part of the world’s biggest bike race.
And if you’re in Paris that day, whether you’re a cycling fan or simply in love with the city, it’s going to be one of those rare moments when sport, travel, and Paris scenery all come together.