2024 Tour de France Route Unveiled

Italian and French Mountains to Feature Prominently

The 2024 Tour de France route has been unveiled, with the race set to start in Florence, Italy, on June 29 and finish in Nice, France, on July 21. The route will include several challenging mountain stages, including climbs in the Apennines, Italian and French Alps, Massif Central, and Pyrenees.

The race will cover a total of 3,409 kilometers (2,118 miles) over the course of 21 stages. The first week of the race will be relatively flat, with only two categorized climbs. However, the second week will be much more challenging, with several mountain stages in the Alps. The third week will also include several challenging mountain stages, including the iconic climb up Alpe d'Huez.

The 2024 Tour de France is expected to be one of the most challenging in recent years. The route includes several iconic climbs, and the riders will have to contend with hot weather and high altitudes. The race is also likely to be decided on the final day, with the riders facing a tough climb up to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.