• Final stage of the 2025 Tour de France will ascend Butte Montmartre.
• New route inspired by the Paris 2024 Olympic road race.
• Changes aim to revitalize the iconic Champs-Elysées finish.
• Controversy exists among cyclists about the added climb.
• Event scheduled from July 5 to July 27, 2025.

The final stage of the 2025 Tour de France will feature a climb up the Butte Montmartre, marking a year after the location hosted the road race at the Paris Olympics, as announced by the Amaury Sport Organisation on May 14. This exceptional route is designed to draw inspiration from the Olympic event, which attracted over 500,000 spectators last year, stated the organizers. The riders will ascend the Montmartre hill, passing by the foot of the Sacre-Coeur, breaking with the traditional ending on the Champs Elysées that has been in place since 1975, except for last year’s Olympic closure

President Emmanuel Macron made this announcement during an interview on May 13, highlighting that the Tour will celebrate its history while innovating the finale at Montmartre, viewed positively by many. Though seen as a celebratory illustration of the 2024 Olympics’ success, this change has drawn mixed feelings from some cyclists, including Olympic gold medalist Remco Evenepoel, who stated, "I don't like it. Leave the stage as it is, don't make it more complicated" given the potential for additional stress on fatigued riders. The adjustments have sparked discussions about whether this could impact the overall race strategy and results adversely

The Tour de France will take place from July 5 to July 27, 2025, with the Montmartre inclusion marking a notable shift in the race’s dynamic. Organizers are also addressing safety concerns associated with the increased difficulty of the route and the expected crowds. A press conference on May 21 is set to further elaborate on the plan and its implications for riders and spectators alike