\n The UK will host the 114th tour\u2019s Grand D\u00e9part during three days next July, with Powys to feature heavily on Stage 3 (day three) as riders face a challenging leg south from Welshpool to Cardiff.\n<\/p>\n
\n The third and final day of the Tour de France 2027 Grand D\u00e9part will offer competitors eight categorised climbs along the route, for a challenging leg south from Welshpool to the Welsh capital.\n<\/p>\n
\n Riders during the Tour of Britain Women’s race last weekend, taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Elan Valley. (Image: Charlotte Mcconnell)\n<\/p>\n
\n After departing Welshpool, the peloton will race south, through Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Brecon, taking in some glorious Powys scenery, including Powis Castle, the Severn Valley, the Epynt range and the Bannau Brycheiniog\/Brecon Beacons.\n<\/p>\n
\n Rhayader\u2019s central location provides an opportunity for cycling supporters to stay in the area while travelling to watch the different stages, without the town itself being affected by Tour-related road closures.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWe are now gearing up for the Tour Grand D\u00e9part because we have a perfect location here in the Outdoors Capital of Wales,\u201d said Rhys Thomas<\/a>, a Rhayader town councillor and local businessman.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWe won\u2019t have the road closures associated with the race itself, but we are an easy hop to all of the stages.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThat gives visitors the chance to stay somewhere surrounded by world-class cycling and outdoor experiences while being ideally placed to follow the tour.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWe look forward to welcoming people not only for that weekend, but hopefully the teams themselves as they train and prepare in the build-up to the event.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWith the roads, climbs, facilities and landscapes we have on our doorstep, the Elan Valley and Rhayader would make a fantastic training base.\u201d\n<\/p>\n