L’Étape du Tour de France

L’Étape du Tour de France 2026 takes place in France on 19 July 2026, following a mountain route from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez. The 170 km course includes around 5,400 metres of elevation gain and climbs such as the Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier and Sarenne.

This is one of Europe’s most recognisable amateur cycling events because it gives riders the chance to experience a Tour de France-style stage on roads closed to traffic. The official event presentation positions it as a benchmark cyclosportive, with thousands of amateur cyclists taking on the same kind of mountain challenge associated with the professional race.

The event is best suited to experienced road cyclists who are prepared for a long alpine day, serious climbing and demanding pacing. It is not just a scenic ride; it is a major endurance challenge built around Tour de France identity and mountain-cycling tradition.