TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Tour de France to stop in Andorra in 2016

The 2016 Tour de France will visit Andorra for three days, seven years after cycling's showpiece race made its last stop in the small Principality

The Jakarta Post
Paris
Thu, January 15, 2015 Published on Jan. 15, 2015 Published on 2015-01-15T18:47:20+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

T

he 2016 Tour de France will visit Andorra for three days, seven years after cycling's showpiece race made its last stop in the small Principality.

Race organizers announced on Thursday that the country, located in the Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France, will host a stage finish and a stage start. Riders will also have a rest day in Andorra.

It will be the Tour's fifth visit to Andorra following previous visits in 1964, 1993, 1997 and 2009.

From The Weekender

Living with borrowed certainty: A Gen Z reflection on the climate of our times

When dry roads feel like a gift, what kind of future are we really holding on to?

Read on The Weekender

The 2016 Tour will start at the Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the country's most famous tourist attractions. The remainder of the route is to be announced in October at the official race presentation.

The 2015 Tour starts July 4 in the Dutch city of Utrecht.

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.