Tour de France in Barcelonnette - Practical & useful information
Find all the practical information you need to make the most of the stages on 18 and 19 July.
The arrival of the Tour de France in Barcelonnette and its passage through the Vallée de l'Ubaye is currently mobilising all the State services, including the security and emergency services, the Département des Alpes de Haute-Provence and the communauté de communes de la Vallée de l'Ubaye Serre-Ponçon, in conjunction with the organiser, ASO, to ensure that the race runs smoothly.
All the information available on this page
How to get to Barcelonnette: roads closed to traffic
Where to park for the arrival of the Tour de France
Traffic conditions in the Ubaye Valley
Events organised in Barcelonnette for the arrival of the Tour
Timetable for the Tour de France in the Ubaye Valley
Find out when the publicity caravan will pass by and when you can cheer for the riders.
Thursday 18 July : Stage 18
| Timeschedule | Caravan | Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Gap - fictional departure | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Gap - real departure | 11:20 | 13:20 |
| Lauzet-Ubaye | 15:21 | 16:59 |
| La Fresquière | 15:35 | 17:11 |
| Les Thuiles | 15:42 | 17:18 |
| Pied de la Maure | 15:52 | 17:26 |
| Barcelonnette | 15:56 | 17:30 |
Friday 19 July : Stage 19
| Timeschedule | Caravan | Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Embrun - fictional departure | 10:20 | 12:20 |
| Embrun - real departure | 10:30 | 12:30 |
| Col de Vars | 11:50 | 13:44 |
| Saint-Paul | 12:04 | 13:52 |
| Les Gleizolles | 12:16 | 13:59 |
| La Condamine | 12:19 | 14:01 |
| Jausiers | 12:27 | 14:06 |
| Col de la Bonette | 13:12 | 15:03 |
| Isola 2000 | 15:01 | 16:28 |
Traffic conditions in the Ubaye Valley
On 18 and 19 July 2024, the Barcelonnette Valley will be the scene of 2 stages of the Tour de France.
Tour de France 2024: forecast traffic restrictions
Stage 18 : Gap - Barcelonnette
RD 954 between Savines-le-Lac and Le Lauzet-Ubaye: closed to traffic from 11am to 6pm
RD 900 between Le Lauzet-Ubaye and Les Thuiles: closed to traffic from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm
RD 902 (Avenue Émile Aubert): closed to traffic from 4 am to 8 pm
Stage 19 : Embrum - Isola 2000
RD 902 between Col de Vars and Les Gleizolles: closed to traffic from 10am to 4pm
RD 900 between Les Gleizolles and Jausiers: closed to traffic from 10am to 4pm
Interactive map - Stage 18
How do I get to Barcelonnette and park for the arrival of the Tour de France? What roads are closed to traffic and are shuttle buses available? Find out all you need to know about parking and getting around on 18 July.
This map is updated regularly, so stay tuned!
Interactive map - Stage 19
How can I get to Jausiers and park on the Col de la Bonette for the Tour de France, and which roads will be closed to traffic? Find all the information you need about parking and getting around on 19 July.
This map is updated regularly, so stay tuned!
Events in Barcelonnette for the Tour de France 2024
In addition to the extraordinary sporting dimension of the event, the Tour de France is a popular festival that brings together young and old in a unique atmosphere.
As the finishing town for stage 18, Barcelonnette is decked out in yellow and offering a host of events to celebrate the arrival of the biggest cycling race of the year.
Programme of festivities
Wednesday 17th July
Morning: Market - Place Aimé Gassier in Barcelonnette
5pm: Arrival of the "Donnons des elles au vélo" women cyclists - Place Aimé Gassier in Barcelonnette
6.45pm & 9pm: Monsieur Orange concert - Place Manuel in Barcelonnette
Thursday 18th July
10am to 7pm: Road safety stands, Sauze resort, FDSEA, Ubaye Tourisme - Place Valle de Bravo in Barcelonnette
From 11am: Giant screen to follow the 18th stage - Place Aimé Gassier in Barcelonnette
11am to 3pm: Entertainment by Tour de France partners (games, mascot parade, distribution of goodies, etc.) - Finish area in Barcelonnette
12.30pm to 1pm: Parades of cyclists (Barcelonnette leisure centre, Club Cycliste de l'Ubaye, Valle de Bravo cycling team from Mexico for the "Tour of Mexico in France" project) - Barcelonnette finish area
3pm to 4pm: Arrival of the "Continental Cadets - Juniors" - Barcelonnette finish area
8pm: Monsieur Orange concert - Grand rue in Jausiers
Friday 19th July
Market - Place Saint-Nicolas de Myre in Jausiers
Sauze resort stand - Place d'Arnaudville in Jausiers
Giant screen to follow the 19th stage - Place d'Arnaudville in Jausiers
Activities - Plan d'eau in Jausiers
A few rules
Here's our advice on how to make the most of the 2 stages of the Tour in the Ubaye Valley.
Before the caravan and the race pass by
Find out about the times when the caravan and the race will pass by, road closures and recommended itineraries.
While waiting for the riders to pass, do not take up position at the exit of a bend where visibility is poor.
Organisers' vehicles will be driving along the route before or after the publicity caravan passes. Keep an eye out for these lone vehicles, often travelling at high speed.
Don't leave your children unsupervised.
Take something to drink, eat and protect yourself from the sun, and be prepared for changes in the weather (jumper, umbrella).
During the passage of the caravan and the riders
Stay behind the safety barriers.
Respect the instructions given by the police, gendarmerie and road managers.
Keep an eye on your children and hold their hands.
Be careful when collecting gifts handed out by the publicity caravan.
Keep as far away from the road as possible: unstabilised verges or kerbs may be used by the riders. In all cases, stay off the road.
Don't change your position at the last minute.
Do not run, especially next to runners.
Do not spray runners.
Do not wave banners over the runners.
Keep your pets on a lead and away from the roadside.
Take your photos away from the road.
These safety rules may change as the stages approach. Remember to stay informed.
