The Tour de France returns from 4th July to 26th July 2026, with the 113th edition of cycling’s biggest race set to be one of the toughest in years.

Starting in Barcelona and finishing in Paris, the race will cover 3,333km across 21 stages, with 54,450m of climbing, two rest days, and a route that gives the climbers plenty to get stuck into.

The Tour de France Route

The 2026 Tour de France begins with a 19.6km team time trial in Barcelona.

The race then heads into the mountains early, with the Pyrénées arriving in the opening week and the first major summit finish coming at Gavarnie Gèdre on stage six.

Across the full route, riders will face seven flat stages, four hilly stages, eight mountain stages, five summit finishes, one team time trial, and one individual time trial.

Key Stages

One of the biggest talking points is the return of Alpe d’Huez, with the legendary climb featuring as a stage finish on consecutive days during the final weekend.

Stage 19 takes on the famous 21 hairpins from the traditional side, while stage 20 approaches from the Col de Sarenne before finishing at Alpe d’Huez again.

The final stage in Paris will also have a bit more bite, with three passes over the cobbled climb of Montmartre before the finish on the Champs Élysées.

Riders to Watch

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard are expected to be the headline favourites for the yellow jersey, with both riders already firmly established as the biggest names in the modern Tour de France battle.

They’ll be joined by a wider field of contenders and stage hunters, with the mountain-heavy route likely to shape the race from the first week.

Event Details

The Tour de France 2026 runs from 4th July to 26th July, starting in Barcelona and finishing in Paris.

There will be 23 teams, 184 riders, 21 stages, and a total prize purse of €2.3 million.

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