Quick Stats
Where does the 2023 Tour de France start: In Bilbao, Spain on July 1.
How long is the 2023 Tour de France? 3,404km.
How many sprint stages are in the 2023 Tour de France? 8 flat stages.
How many mountain stages are in the 2023 Tour de France: 8 with four summit finishes.
How many time trials are in the 2023 Tour de France: 1 consisting of 22km.
2023 Tour de France Route
The 2023 Tour de France features four summit finishes — and a heap of other climbing tests besides — and just a single time trial, which is also an uphill test at Combloux in the northern Alps, where most of the critical mountain action will be focused.
The race contains one 22km time trial from Passy to Combloux, eight stages in the mountains, four of which conclude with summit finishes. The race starts on July 1 in the Basque Country and concludes in Paris on July 23.
The Grand Départ in the Basque Country sets the tone from the start. The two typically beefy stages through the region’s valleys and over its hills will draw the yellow jersey contenders to the forefront of the action. The final day on Spanish soil will herald a change of tempo, the focus switching to the sprinters as the Tour heads into Bayonne in French territory, where it will stay right to the finish in Paris. The sprinters should get another chance to go elbow to elbow the next day on the Nogaro motor-racing circuit near Auch.
Also read: 2023 Tour de France full race route unveiled
Previous Winners
Here is a full list of winners of the Tour de France from 1903 to 2022.
How to Watch the 2023 Tour de France
For 2023: GCN+ is showing the Tour de France in North America. Those of you in Europe have more options.
Inside the United States and Canada
Cycling fans in the U.S.A. and Canada can watch the Tour de France streamed through GCN+. The $49 annual subscription will allow you to watch via a web browser, the mobile app, or a smart tv app.
Daily coverage begins as early as 5:00 a.m. EDT daily. You’ll want to check the specific broadcast time for each stage, since there is some variability in the start times of the daily broadcast.
Outside the United States and Canada
GCN+ will show the race in Europe, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Eurosport will show the race in Europe. Other options include Rai Sport in Italy, L’Equipe TV in France, and Sporza in Belgium.