1978 Tour de France Route and stages Route and stages

| Stage | Date_ | Route | Terrain | Length_ | Winner_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 July | Grenoble – Morzine | Stage with mountain(s) | 225 km (140 mi) | Christian Seznec (FRA) |
| 18 | 19 July | Morzine – Lausanne | Plain stage | 137 km (85 mi) | Gerrie Knetemann (NED) |
| 19 | 20 July | Lausanne – Belfort | Plain stage | 182 km (113 mi) | Marc Demeyer (BEL) |
| 20 | 21 July | Metz – Nancy | Individual time trial | 72 km (45 mi) | Bernard Hinault (FRA) |
| 21 | 22 July | Epernay – Senlis | Plain stage | 207 km (129 mi) | Jan Raas (NED) |
| 22 | 23 July | St Germain en Laye – Paris (Champs-Élysées) | Plain stage | 162 km (101 mi) | Gerrie Knetemann (NED) |