The 2017 Tour de France was the 104th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The 21-stage race took place across 3,540 km (2,200 mi), commencing with an individual time trial in Düsseldorf, Germany on 1 July, and concluding with the Champs-Élysées stage in Paris on 23 July. A total of 198 riders from 22 teams entered the race. The overall general classification won by Chris Froome of Team Sky, his third consecutive victory and fourth overall. Rigoberto Urán (Cannondale–Drapac) and Romain Bardet finished second and third, respectively.
The Burgplatz [de] square in Düsseldorf, Germany, hosted the team presentation ceremony on 29 June.
Three-time winner Chris Froome of Team Sky (pictured at the 2016 Tour) was the leading pre-race favourite for the general classification.
Düsseldorf hosted the Grand Départ of the race, the fourth time the Tour de France had started in Germany.
The highest point of elevation in the race was the Col du Galibier Alpine pass, at 2,642 m (8,668 ft); the Souvenir Henri Desgrange prize was awarded to the first rider that reached it.
Champs-Élysées stage in the Tour de France
Every year since 1975, the final stage of the Tour de France has concluded on the Champs-Élysées, an emblematic street of the city of Paris. As the final stage of the most recognised bike race in the world, winning it is considered very prestigious.
Final stage on the Champs-Élysées in 2015
Cobblestones in parts of the Champs-Élysées final stage, photographed in the 2015 Tour
Cyclists entering the Rue de Rivoli in 2007