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 will soon be 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
Places to watch the Tour in Ubaye on 18 and 19 July
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.
