Aug
10
2025

PESHTERA
& BATAK Bulgaria

the race

The third edition of the Etape Bulgaria by Tour de France will be held on August 10, 2025. Experience the spirit of the legendary Tour de France race in the Western Rhodopes region. Be a part of a breathtaking experience with hundreds of cycling enthusiasts in the region. Like professional cyclists, you will ride on completely closed roads in the area of the ancient towns of Peshtera and Batak. Enjoy the beautiful and varied course with two challenging climbs and some technical and speed descents. The route of L'Etape Bulgaria from the Tour de France offers you an excellent challenge with more than 2100 m of altitude for climbing enthusiasts.

The long weekend begins on Friday afternoon (August 8th) with the opening of the Tour de France museum and the registration of the riders. Saturday (August 9th) is scheduled for fun and preparation, a family ride, and a children's race, for which pre-registration is required due to space limitations until we get to the long-awaited Sunday morning (August 10th) where we will see who will wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France for the third time in Bulgaria.

EMBRACE L’ETAPE ROUTES

Culture The 4 distinctive jersey

Yellow Jersey

VALUES: VICTORY, EXCELLENCE AND DETERMINATION

On L’Etape by Tour de France events, the winners of each race (male and female) will be awarded the most coveted jerseys of all in the cycling world: the yellow jersey.

White Jersey

VALUES : YOUTH SPIRITED PROMISING

On L’Etape by Tour de France events, the best rider aged under 25 (male & female) will be awarded the white jersey.

Green Jersey

VALUES : AUDACITY, EXPLOSIVITY AND SPEED

On L’Etape by Tour de France events, one flat section of the route (few hundred meters) will be timed and lead to dedicated classification and offer the best sprinters the chance to win the Green Jersey.

Polka dot Jersey

VALUES : POWER ENDURANCE, GOING BEYOND YOUR LIMITS

On L’Etape by Tour de France events, majors climbs on the route will be timed and the best climbers will have the chance to win the Polka dot jersey.