Stage 3 of the Tour de France today: route, profile, schedule, and where to watch online and on TV

Once again, the Tour de France is underway, marking its 112th edition . And the big news this 2025 is that it will start on French soil, something that hasn't happened for four years. The Grand Départ will take place in the city of Lille, and the finish of the race will return to Paris after its absence in the 2024 edition. From July 5th to 27th, we'll have the opportunity to see cycling's greatest figures, from Tadej Pogacar to Jonas Vingegaard, and of course the Spaniards Enric Mas, Ion Izagirre, Alex Aranburu, Cristián Rodríguez, and Marc Soler.

The route consists of seven flat stages, six medium-mountain stages, six mountain stages (five of which will have a summit finish), and two individual time trials.

The program includes climbs or summits in the Massif Central, the Pyrenees, the Alps, and the Jura. The Col de la Loze (2,304 m) will be the highest point of the 2025 Tour. The climb will be made for the first time on its eastern flank, on the Courchevel side, and the total elevation gain of the 2025 Tour de France will be 52,500 meters. Rest days will be Tuesday, July 15, and Monday, July 21. A total of €2.3 million will be at stake for teams and riders, including €500,000 for the winner of the final individual general classification.

The 2025 Tour de France will not leave its borders, with its entire route taking place in the Hexagon, something that hasn't happened since 2020. It will visit a total of 11 regions and 34 French departments. A total of 184 riders across 23 teams will set off on Saturday, July 5, in Lille Métropole. Bonuses will be awarded at the finish of each road stage, with 10, 6, and 4 seconds respectively awarded to the top three finishers.

The race will begin with a 185-kilometer stage starting and finishing in Lille. The stage profile is flat. The day features three mountainous difficulties, both category 4, and steep sections.

According to Eurosport, the third stage of the 2025 Tour de France, which takes place today, Monday, July 7, begins in Valenciennes and finishes in Dunkirk after 178.3 kilometers. The route is flat. The stage features only one mountainous challenge, the Côte de Cassel, whose passage with 35 kilometers to go could change the wind direction and create fan-shaped sections before a likely sprint.

The event can be watched on television in Spain via Teledeporte and the RTVE Play platform. In addition, Eurosport broadcasts all matchdays live on its television channels and the Max streaming platform. The television broadcast can also be followed via LaLiga+ and EITB. And remember, you can also follow all the Tour information on abc.es.