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Stage three of the men’s Tour de France, the world’s largest annual sporting event, will start in Welshpool on Sunday, July 4 and finish in Cardiff.

The route will take the world’s top cyclists through some of Mid Wales’ most distinctive landscapes and challenging climbs in Powys, including Bannau Brycheiniog.

The route is expected to be around 220–225 kilometres, making it a long and demanding day. While the early kilometres are likely to be rolling, the second half of the stage is expected to include a number of significant climbs, particularly in south Wales. Climbs such as the Rhigos and Caerphilly area hills are expected to feature, creating opportunities for attacks and potentially causing early time gaps among the general classification contenders.

The stage is likely to finish with a fast run into Cardiff city centre, close to major landmarks such as the Principality Stadium, making it a high-profile and spectator-friendly finale. Because of the climbing late in the stage, it could suit punchy riders, strong breakaways, or aggressive GC teams looking to test rivals early in the race.

Overall, the Welshpool to Cardiff stage is expected to be one of the most memorable parts of the 2027 Grand Départ. It carries major sporting and cultural significance for Wales, with Welsh cycling figures such as Geraint Thomas involved in promoting the event, and it is likely to attract huge crowds along the route and at the finish.