Tour de France

 Stages and altitude profiles

- Stage 9: Nice–Nice: 99.2 km, 2,100 metres of climbing, four mountain classifications (three Category 2 climbs, one Category 1 climb), technically demanding descents.  
- The Col d’Eze is tackled three times via a 7.7 km climb (5.9%) and, finally, via a 6 km, steeper variant (7.6%, with an average gradient of ~12% in the middle section).  
- In the general classification, Vollering and Niewiadoma are separated by eight seconds; Niewiadoma must attack early, whilst Reusser, trailing by just over a minute, is still within striking distance.

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 9: A final hurrah with another nail-biting finish in Nice

- Stage 8: 171.9 km from Sisteron to Nice; officially a flat stage with 1,420 metres of elevation gain and four Category 4 climbs; finish on the Promenade des Anglais  
- Route profile: A long climb to the Col de Toutes Aures, followed by a descent of around 80 km, culminating in the Côte de Colomars and the Côte de la Ginestière with a technically challenging descent  
- Racing forecast: A classic bunch sprint is unlikely; seconds and time bonuses at the finish will be crucial, with potential opportunities for Vollering, Wiebes or Le Court

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 8: A breather before the grand finale?

- Stage 7 on 7 August 2026: 146.8 km from La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Mont Ventoux, 3,500 metres of climbing, mountain finish (HC).
- Tactics: A long approach with little action expected; a breakaway victory is unlikely; the time limit on Ventoux could affect many riders.
- On Ventoux, large gaps and a shaken-up general classification are expected; Demi Vollering is considered the top favourite.

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 7: On to the Grand Kahl

- Stage 6 on 6 August: 153.4 km from Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône, 2,600 metres of climbing, start at 1.35 pm, finish at approx. 5.41 pm.  
- Profile: constant ups and downs in the foothills of the Massif Central, longest climb: Col de Lalouvesc (Category 2, 8.6 km at 5%).  
- The stage is considered to be relevant to the general classification; tactical battles between the top riders are expected, with attacks likely to come on the final climb.

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 6: Even more hills

- Stage 5: 140 km from Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais, 2,900 metres of elevation gain, eight mountain classifications, undulating terrain in the Beaujolais  
- Tough climbs, particularly in the first half of the race; Mont Brouilly (3 km, average gradient 7.7%) 11 km from the finish is the decisive key section  
- This stage is considered a day for general classification contenders; sprinters will be dropped early on, with a stage win likely to be decided in a sprint finish by a small group

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 5: Winding through the vineyards

- Stage 4 on 4 August 2026: Individual time trial Gevrey-Chambertin–Dijon, 21 km, 255 metres of climbing, start at 14:34, final finish around 17:55
- The key section is a climb just under 3 km long with an average gradient of around 7 per cent; a split time is taken at km 9.7, after which the route is predominantly downhill to Dijon
- Time gaps between the general classification contenders are likely to be small; the course favours heavier time trialists such as Marlen Reusser over their rivals

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 4: Time trial with weight bonus

- Stage 3 on 3 August 2026: 156.5 km from Geneva to Poligny, 2,500 metres of climbing, four mountain classifications, an intermediate sprint and a bonus sprint.  
- A tough start with the Col de la Faucille (Category 1) in the Jura, followed by a downhill section, with the final challenge being the Côte de Chaux-Champagny (Category 4) near the finish.  
- The race is most likely to be decided by a large group or a breakaway; a bunch sprint is rather unlikely, though bonus seconds could motivate teams to chase down the breakaway.

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 3: A sprint without sprinters?

- Stage 2 on 2 August 2026: Aigle–Geneva, 147.9 km, 1,800 metres of elevation gain, five mountain classifications, one intermediate sprint, start at 14:20, finish at approx. 17:47  
- The route is predominantly flat along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, with undulating terrain in the hinterland near Lausanne and an almost straight, flat finish in Geneva  
- Despite some short, steep climbs, a bunch sprint is expected, in which Lorena Wiebes is considered unbeatable unless she is off form on the day

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 2: A classic sprinters’ stage in Geneva

- Stage 1: Lausanne–Lausanne, 138 km, 1,700 metres of elevation gain, four mountain classifications (three Category 3 climbs, one Category 4 climb) and an intermediate sprint at km 73.1  
- The route is largely flat with three climbs in the middle section; the finale features a 2.5 km-long final climb in Lausanne (average gradient approx. 4.5%, exceeding 8% in the middle section)  
- The stage is considered a sprinter’s opportunity with a challenging finale; many contenders for victory, including puncheuses and general classification riders

2026 Tour de France Femmes: Preview of Stage 1: A kick-off for everyone between the lakes

- The final rest day of the 2026 Tour de France ahead of the time trials and the Alpine finale; a breather before the decisive stages.  
- The live blog provides ongoing insights: updates from the peloton, technical and set-up details, and analysis of key moments.  
- Focus on analysis of the route, equipment, pacing and team strength; part of the Tour will be followed live from a campervan.

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Tour de France: Stages, climbs & elevation profiles

Stages and altitude profiles

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 9: A final hurrah with another nail-biting finish in Nice

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 8: A breather before the grand finale?

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 7: On to the Grand Kahl

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 6: Even more hills

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 5: Winding through the vineyards

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 4: Time trial with weight bonus

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 3: A sprint without sprinters?

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 2: A classic sprinters’ stage in Geneva

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 1: A kick-off for everyone between the lakes

Tour de France 2026
What a journey

Tour de France: Stages, climbs & elevation profiles

Stages and altitude profiles

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 9: A final hurrah with another nail-biting finish in Nice

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 8: A breather before the grand finale?

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 7: On to the Grand Kahl

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 6: Even more hills

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 5: Winding through the vineyards

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 4: Time trial with weight bonus

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 3: A sprint without sprinters?

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 2: A classic sprinters’ stage in Geneva

2026 Tour de France FemmesPreview of Stage 1: A kick-off for everyone between the lakes

Tour de France 2026What a journey

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 9: A final hurrah with another nail-biting finish in Nice

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 8: A breather before the grand finale?

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 7: On to the Grand Kahl

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 6: Even more hills

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 5: Winding through the vineyards

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 4: Time trial with weight bonus

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 3: A sprint without sprinters?

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 2: A classic sprinters’ stage in Geneva

2026 Tour de France Femmes
Preview of Stage 1: A kick-off for everyone between the lakes

Tour de France 2026
What a journey