2026 Tour de France Starts Barcelona Returns Alpe d'Huez

The 2026 Tour de France men's route, starting July 4 in Barcelona, spans 21 stages over 3,333 kilometers and includes iconic climbs such as two summit finishes atop Alpe d'Huez on stages 19 and 20, aiming to keep the general classification suspense until the end. The race begins with a 19 km team time trial in Barcelona, includes stages through Spain and France, with rest days on July 13 and July 20, and concludes on July 26 in Paris on the Champs-Elysees. Key features include a return to the Pyrenees, the legendary Magny Cours circuit, and an individual time trial on July 16. The 2026 Tour de France Femmes route will run from August 4-13, featuring nine stages covering 1,175 kilometers. Both routes were officially unveiled on October 23, 2025. The inclusion of challenging Alpine stages and diverse terrain highlights the organizers' intention to test riders comprehensively.