Leader welcomes Tour De France to Powys
15 January 2026
The county was named as host to the third and final day of the tour's Grand Départ in 2027 was welcomed as a historic opportunity to showcase the county and provide a massive injection to its economy.
Cllr Jake Berriman said after the official announcement at Powis Castle: "There is no greater honour in cycling than hosting the Tour de France's Grand Départ. Since it started leaving France in the 1950's the Tour de France has started abroad on 26 occasions, visiting Ireland, Italy, Germany and England along the way - but this is the first stage to be held in Wales.
"Powys is well versed in hosting major cycling events having enjoyed several Tour of Britain stage events along with the Women's Tour. All of which generated a significant economic boost for the county, particularly its hospitality sector, and provided a world-wide platform to showcase the county as a holiday destination.
"The last time the grand depart was in Great Britain was in 2014 when it started in north Yorkshire and provide a reported £100m boost to the economy.
"Next year's Depart will start at Edinburgh Castle on July 2, with a second stage between Keswick and Liverpool before the third and final stage starting in Welshpool on July 4 before travelling through the heart of the county to a dramatic finish in Cardiff.
"The grand depart will be part of an epic summer for Powys, we will host the Royal Welsh Show, International Six Day enduro, National Eisteddfod and the Grant Depart in the space of a few weeks.
"The summer of 2027 will go down as a once in a life-time opportunity to provide a massive boost to the county's economic well-being," he added.
Cllr Jake Berriman (middle) is pictured with Cllr Graham Breeze and Cllr Richard Church at Powis Castle, celebrating the moment that Stage 4 of the Tour De France Grand Depart is coming to Powys in 2027.
Picture by PA
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