On Saturday, June 29, 2024, the prestigious bicycle race will start from Italy for the first time with the Florence-Rimini stage.
From June 25-30, mobility changes are planned in Florence.
Click below to view the map with the routes affected by the event and the roads subject to the various measures.
The Tour de France is a thrilling race that covers more than 3,500 kilometers through France and neighboring countries.
It is renowned for its challenging terrain and steep climbs that test the endurance and skill of the world’s top cyclists.
A cultural phenomenon in its own right, the race draws millions of fans from all over the globe who follow the course to support their favorite competitors.
Florence was chosen insofar as the birthplace of some of Italy’s greatest cyclists, including Gino Bartali, who won the Tour de France twice in the ‘40s.
The city will host a special exhibition in honor of Bartali’s success, showcasing his life and career.
The countdown in Piazza della Repubblica is an event with live music, food stands, and cycling-themed activities for all ages.
The city has also planned a number of cycling events leading up to the race, including guided tours of the city’s most picturesque routes and a charity ride to raise funds for local cycling programs.
Join us in celebrating the start of the Tour de France and the spirit of cycling in one of Italy's most beautiful cities.
There are plenty of upcoming events in Florence, starting on June 27 in piazzale Michelangelo, where the teams will be presented.
The Tour de France will begin on Saturday, June 29 in Florence, with a route from the Cascine to Piazza della Signoria, where an institutional start and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place.
The FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli and FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo are great places both to watch the Tour de France and participate in the main event at the end of June.
Specifically, the FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is just 200 meters from the central Piazza della Repubblica, and the FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, situated on the Lungarno, only a short stroll away, is just outside the restricted traffic zone, complete with an undercover garage.
Are you ready to experience the emotion of the Tour de France in Florence?
