Visit Tour de France with InterRail

 France is one of the most popular InterRail countries. This summer, there is even one more reason to visit France! The country will turn yellow again during “Le tour de France” between July 5 and July 27. This world famous cycle event takes the bikers from Bretagne through Toulouse, then passing by the famous Cote d’Azur, visiting Italy, cycle over l’Alpe d’Huez to the final round in Paris. And you can join them!

With the InterRail France Pass or the InterRail Global Pass, you can follow the 20 teams in their journey through France. Front row at every demarrage, every col, every struggle for the yellow jersey...
You can perfectly combine visiting the different stages with a holiday at the coast, in the mountains, in Paris...

Practical information

How to go
With the InterRail France Pass and InterRail Global Pass, you have unlimited^* train access through France.

• Do you want to visit some selected stages? Then order the One Country France Pass with 8 travel days within 1 month (prices from  €194).
• Are you a die hard Tour de France fan? Just order the InterRail Global Pass, valid for 22 days (prices from €309). Attend all stages and see some other countries as well!

^* Some special trains (like high speed trains) require a supplement. Please note that you cannot use an InterRail Pass for travel in your own country of residence. In your own country, you can buy a ticket with a high discount (more info).

Where to go
The 95th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,500 kilometres. Most of the start and finish lines can be reached perfectly by train. On the official Tour de France website you can find all cities the bikers come through, divided per stage.

Where to stay
Do keep in mind that it can be crowded due to the popularity of the Tour de France. However, travelling by train is much more convenient than the car for example, as there are no detours or traffic jams. It is advisable to make early reservations if you wish to stay in a hotel or camping place nears the finish line. However, in France there are plenty possibilities for camping somewhere near a train station or the end or start of a stage. You could have a look at campingdefrance.com.  If you prefer to stay in a ho(s)tel, we recommend you to look at hostelword.com or booking.com.

Visiting France
France has everything and more that you expect from a Mediterranean country: beautiful cities like Paris, Marseilles and Nice, sandy beaches, the delicious French kitchen and its fantastic location in the centre of Europe which makes it an ideal country to travel through by train. Read more about the French tourist highlights and about travelling by train in France.

Extra Pass Benefits
While in France, InterRail Pass holders can also profit from various interesting extra benefits. Examples are discounted shipping lines, museums and hotels. Take a look at the page Extra Pass Benefits France.