Experience the Tour de France stage in Col de la Loze

Come and cheer on the runners on July 24, 2025!

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Tour de France will captivate cycling enthusiasts with its 18th stage, featuring the legendary climb of the Col de la Loze. Spanning 171 km, this stage from Vif to Courchevel will push riders to their limits, testing their endurance on demanding slopes.

But the challenge doesn’t end there: the very next day, the peloton will set off from Albertville for a memorable 19th stage heading to La Plagne, tackling the formidable Col de Roselend along the way.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the excitement of the Tour de France amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, where athletic feats and spectacular vistas come together!

Are you planning to attend the Tour de France stage in Méribel on July 24?

Here’s the practical information you need to know:

Lift access: No ski lifts will be exceptionally open for the event.

However, you can take the Pas du Lac gondola from Méribel-Mottaret, then reach the summit of the Col de la Loze via a hiking trail (about 1 hour walk).

It’s also possible to get closer using an electric mountain bike.

🚗 Access and traffic:

  • No parking and closure of the Col de la Loze road between Méribel and Courchevel:
    From
    July 23 at 6:00 p.m. to July 24 at 8:30 p.m.

  • July 24 road closures:
    • La
    Léchère → Moûtiers: closed from 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Brides-les-Bains → Méribel: closed from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Le Col de la Loze

A legendary climb...

Perched at an altitude of 2304m, the Col de la Loze offers an exceptional panorama straddling the Meribel and Courchevel valleys.

A veritable greenway reserved for bicycles, the climb to the top of the pass is a unique sporting experience between forest and mountain pasture. For the more reticent, don't worry: you don't have to bear the name Pogacar to climb to the summit! Numerous routes of varying levels await you.

In 2025, the Col de la Loze is one of the must-do stages of the world's biggest cycling event: the Tour de France.

Ready to challenge the Col de la Loze?