The young French rider expressed his enthusiasm for the route of the upcoming Grande Boucle, which passes through the Haute-Savoie, without yet confirming his participation.
The route of the 2027 Tour de France is already drawing reactions. Speaking as a guest on RMC's "Super Moscato Show" on Monday, October 26, 2026, rider Paul Seixas shared his view of the course unveiled for the next edition of the Grande Boucle, which is set to pass through the Haute-Savoie.
One personal detail particularly caught his attention. His grandparents live in this Alpine department, which makes the prospect of riding through the region all the more meaningful for the young cyclist. Asked about this, he suggested that the route made him want to commit to the race, though he stopped short of going any further.
The French prodigy has indeed not yet made a decision regarding his participation in the 2027 Tour de France. A rider's race selection depends on numerous factors: the season calendar, current form, the objectives set by his team and the specific preparation required for a three-week stage race. All of these elements remain to be weighed in the months ahead.
The route of any Tour edition is always closely scrutinized by riders, directeurs sportifs and observers alike. The terrain, the balance between flat, medium-mountain and high-mountain stages, and the place given to time trials directly shape the rider profiles likely to contend for the general classification or a stage victory. A mountainous region such as the Haute-Savoie traditionally offers demanding configurations, favorable to attacks and dramatic reversals.
The coming months will allow a clearer picture of Paul Seixas's ambitions and of his team's plans for the season's major objectives. In the meantime, his remarks confirm the interest this new route is already generating among French riders.
One personal detail particularly caught his attention. His grandparents live in this Alpine department, which makes the prospect of riding through the region all the more meaningful for the young cyclist. Asked about this, he suggested that the route made him want to commit to the race, though he stopped short of going any further.
The French prodigy has indeed not yet made a decision regarding his participation in the 2027 Tour de France. A rider's race selection depends on numerous factors: the season calendar, current form, the objectives set by his team and the specific preparation required for a three-week stage race. All of these elements remain to be weighed in the months ahead.
The route of any Tour edition is always closely scrutinized by riders, directeurs sportifs and observers alike. The terrain, the balance between flat, medium-mountain and high-mountain stages, and the place given to time trials directly shape the rider profiles likely to contend for the general classification or a stage victory. A mountainous region such as the Haute-Savoie traditionally offers demanding configurations, favorable to attacks and dramatic reversals.
The coming months will allow a clearer picture of Paul Seixas's ambitions and of his team's plans for the season's major objectives. In the meantime, his remarks confirm the interest this new route is already generating among French riders.
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Source: Ouest-France