{"id":7058,"date":"2026-06-16T11:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velomag.eu\/route-unveiled-every-stage-of-the-2026-tour-de-france\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:03:23","slug":"route-unveiled-every-stage-of-the-2026-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velomag.eu\/nl\/route-unveiled-every-stage-of-the-2026-tour-de-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Route Unveiled: Every Stage of the 2026 Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Tour de France, commencing on July 4 in Barcelona and concluding on July 26 in Paris, spans 3,333 kilometers with a total elevation gain of 54,450 meters. (cyclingnews.com<\/a>) This year’s route is a formidable challenge, featuring a rare team time trial, early Pyrenean ascents, and iconic climbs like Alpe d’Huez.<\/p>\n

Stage 1: Barcelona to Barcelona (Team Time Trial)<\/strong>
\nThe Tour kicks off with a 19.7 km team time trial in Barcelona, marking the first such opening since 1971. The course includes two laps of Montju\u00efc, testing teams’ cohesion and individual riders’ time trial abilities. (franceletour.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Stage 2: Tarragona to Barcelona<\/strong>
\nThis 178 km stage introduces the C\u00f4te de Begues, a new climb, before returning to Barcelona for a circuit around Montju\u00efc. The hilly finale favors puncheurs and breakaway specialists. (franceletour.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Stage 3: Granollers to Les Angles<\/strong>
\nA 196 km mountain stage with a summit finish at Les Angles. Riders face the Toses and Calvaire climbs before the final ascent, testing climbers early in the race. (franceletour.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Stage 4: Carcassonne to Foix<\/strong>
\nThis stage offers a mix of flat and hilly terrain, potentially allowing for a breakaway or a sprint finish, depending on team strategies.<\/p>\n

Stage 5: Lannemezan to Pau<\/strong>
\nA relatively flat stage, likely to end in a bunch sprint, providing sprinters an opportunity to showcase their speed.<\/p>\n

Stage 6: Pau to Gavarnie-G\u00e8dre<\/strong>
\nA demanding mountain stage featuring the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet, culminating in a summit finish at Gavarnie-G\u00e8dre. This stage is expected to be a pivotal point for general classification contenders. (tour-magazin.de<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Stage 7: Hagetmau to Bordeaux<\/strong>
\nA flat stage through the Landes forests, likely concluding with a sprint finish along the Garonne River.<\/p>\n

Stage 8: P\u00e9rigueux to Bergerac<\/strong>
\nAnother stage suited for sprinters, with minimal elevation gain as the route follows the Dordogne River.<\/p>\n

Stage 9: Malemort to Ussel<\/strong>
\nA challenging stage with two significant climbs and 3,300 meters of elevation gain, potentially leading to selection among the general classification riders.<\/p>\n

Rest Day<\/strong>
\nThe first rest day on July 13 allows riders to recover before the next set of stages.<\/p>\n

Stage 10: Aurillac to Le Lioran<\/strong>
\nA mountainous stage featuring the Col de la Griffoul, Pas de Peyrol, and Col de Pertus, with a final climb to the ski station at Le Lioran. This stage is expected to be a battleground for climbers.<\/p>\n

Stage 11: Vichy to Nevers<\/strong>
\nA stage likely to favor sprinters, with a flat profile and a finish in Nevers, the home of Look bikes.<\/p>\n

Stage 12: Circuit Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne<\/strong>
\nAnother flat stage through the vineyards, potentially ending in a bunch sprint. Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne was the site of Great Britain’s first Tour stage win in 1959.<\/p>\n

Stage 13: Dole to Belfort<\/strong>
\nThe longest stage of the Tour at 205 kilometers, featuring the Ballon d’Alsace climb before a descent to Belfort. The final 5 kilometers include an 800-meter stretch at 8%, offering opportunities for breakaways. (cyclingstage.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Stage 14: Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering<\/strong>
\nA double loop through the Vosges Mountains, crossing the Grand Ballon and finishing at Le Markstein. The Col du Haag, an 11.2 km climb with an average gradient of 7.3%, is a highlight.<\/p>\n

Stage 15: Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison<\/strong>
\nA mountainous stage with a final climb to Plateau de Solaison, averaging 9.1% over 11.3 kilometers. This stage is expected to be decisive for the general classification.<\/p>\n

Rest Day<\/strong>
\nThe second rest day on July 20 provides a brief respite before the final mountain stages.<\/p>\n

Stage 16: Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains (Individual Time Trial)<\/strong>
\nA 26 km individual time trial along the shores of Lake Geneva, featuring a mix of climbs, descents, and flat sections. This is the only individual time trial of the Tour.<\/p>\n

Stage 17: Chambery to Voiron<\/strong>
\nA stage with moderate climbs, potentially allowing sprinters to contest the finish if they’ve survived the preceding mountain stages.<\/p>\n

Stage 18: Voiron to Orci\u00e8res-Merlette<\/strong>
\nA challenging stage with significant elevation gain, likely to be a battleground for climbers aiming to make a mark before the final mountain stages.<\/p>\n

Stage 19: Gap to Alpe d’Huez<\/strong>
\nThe first of two stages finishing atop Alpe d’Huez, featuring three climbs before the final ascent. This stage is expected to be crucial for general classification contenders.<\/p>\n

Stage 20: Le Bourg d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez<\/strong>
\nA demanding stage with 5,600 meters of elevation gain, including the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe, Col du Galibier, and a final ascent to Alpe d’Huez via the Col de Sarenne. This stage is expected to be decisive for the overall winner.<\/p>\n

Stage 21: Thoiry to Paris<\/strong>
\nThe final stage includes three ascents of the Montmartre climb, 15 kilometers<\/p>\n

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