1978 Tour de France Route and stages Route and stages

| Stage | Date_ | Route | Terrain | Length_ | Winner_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12A | 12 July | Tarbes – Valence d`Agen | Plain stage | 158 km (98 mi) | Cancelled |
| 12B | 12 July | Valence d`Agen – Toulouse | Plain stage | 96 km (60 mi) | Jacques Esclassan (FRA) |
| 13 | 13 July | Figeac – Super Besse | Hilly stage | 221 km (137 mi) | Paul Wellens (BEL) |
| 14 | 14 July | Besse en Chandesse – Puy de Dôme | Individual time trial | 52 km (32 mi) | Joop Zoetemelk (NED) |
| 15 | 15 July | St Dier d`Auvergne – St Etienne | Hilly stage | 196 km (122 mi) | Bernard Hinault (FRA) |
| 16 | 16 July | St Etienne – L`Alpe d`Huez | Stage with mountain(s) | 241 km (150 mi) | Hennie Kuiper (NED) |