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- Stage 17 on 22 July 2026: Chambéry – Voiron, 174.7 km, 2,200 metres of elevation gain, several mountain classifications, officially classified as a flat stage.
- A long initial climb, the Col de Couz and a final climb before Voiron make the stage very challenging for pure sprinters.
- Due to the demanding profile and the winding, technical finish, breakaway riders and riders such as Mads Pedersen are considered favourites.

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 17: Only for the toughest sprinters

- Stage 16: 21 July 2026, individual time trial from Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1 km, 500 metres of climbing, one mountain classification (2nd category)
- Route: Long climb to the Côte de Larringes, short plateau, around 7 km descent, then a flat, technically challenging and partly winding finish along Lake Geneva
- Crucial for the podium and the white jersey; favourites include Evenepoel, Pogacar and Ganna, as well as Seixas, Del Toro, Ayuso and Vingegaard

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

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- Stage 15 on 19 July: 183.9 km from Champagnole to the Plateau de Solaison, 3,950 metres of elevation gain, four mountain classifications, mountain finish (HC), start at 1.10 pm.  
- Profile: undulating start in the Jura, a recovery section towards Lake Geneva, then the Col de la Croissette (Category 1), the Côte du Mont (Category 3) and the final climb.  
- Plateau de Solaison: 11 km with an average gradient of 9 per cent, never falling below 6 per cent; favourites and general classification teams are likely to set the pace, with breakaway chances considered slim.

Tour de France 2026: Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

- Stage 14 on 18 July 2026: Mulhouse–Le Markstein, 155.3 km, mountainous with 3,800 metres of elevation gain and several Category 1 climbs.  
- Route featuring the Grand Ballon, Col du Page, Ballon d’Alsace, Col du Hundsruck and the newly upgraded Col du Haag, finishing in Le Markstein after a flat descent.  
- A challenging day for general classification contenders: continuous climbing, narrow roads; attacks expected particularly on the final, steepest climb; the battle for podium places is wide open.

Tour de France 2026: Preview of Stage 14: A gruelling challenge in the Vosges

- Stage 13 on 17 July 2026: 205.8 km from Dole to Belfort, initially flat, finishing in the Vosges with the Col de Croix and the Ballon d’Alsace.  
- The Ballon d’Alsace (Category 1, 8.9 km at an average gradient of 6.9 per cent) lies around 30 km from the finish; the route is then predominantly downhill and winding, with a 90-degree right-hand bend in the final 300 metres.  
- A profile featuring a late, tough climb without a mountain finish favours breakaways; the race dynamics will depend heavily on the objectives of Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates – XRG.

Tour de France 2026: Preview of Stage 13: The Vosges lie ahead

- Stage 12 on 16 July 2026: Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours – Chalone-sur-Saône, 179.1 km, 1,800 metres of climbing, officially classified as flat  
- Route: former intermediate sprint, three short Category 4 climbs, final undulations from the Jura, overall a sprinter-friendly profile and finish  
- Racing perspective: high probability of a bunch sprint, penultimate chance for sprinters, wind is hardly a factor, slim chances for breakaways

Tour de France 2026: Preview of Stage 12: At F1 speed into the penultimate sprint finish

- Stage 11 on 15 July: 161.3 km from Vichy to Nevers, predominantly flat, 1,400 metres of elevation gain, two Category 4 climbs, early intermediate sprint at km 27.8  
- Finish featuring a narrow home straight, few bends, ten roundabouts and an S-bend just before the ‘Teufelslappen’; a bunch sprint is highly likely  
- Soudal–Quick-Step will be working for Merlier; Pedersen is chasing sprint points; breakaway chances are slim; a podium finish is possible for Ackermann and Kanter

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 11: A day for the sprinters between the Loire and the Allier

- Stage 10 on 14 July: 166.6 km from Aurillac to Le Lioran, 3,800 metres of climbing, seven mountain classifications, start at 1 pm, finish around 5.02 pm.  
- Route profile featuring an early intermediate sprint, followed from km 68 by constant ups and downs, with the key climbs of Puy Mary and Col de Pertus (both Category 1).  
- Crucial for the mountains classification and the general classification; the final stretch favours explosive riders such as Vingegaard, Seixas, Del Toro and Evenepoel.

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 10: A battle in the Massif Central

- Stage 9 on 12 July 2026: Malemort–Ussel, 185.5 km, 3,300 metres of elevation gain, undulating, six longer climbs, four mountain classifications, early intermediate sprint.  
- Route through the Massif Central: consistently undulating terrain, never exceeding 1,000 m; the final section is initially downhill, with the last kilometre climbing through the town centre.  
- A stage too tough for pure sprinters, too easy for pure climbers; good opportunities for early breakaway riders and classics specialists such as Alaphilippe, Hirschi or Pidcock.

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 9: A rollercoaster ride before the rest day

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Tour de France: Stages, climbs & elevation profiles

Stages and altitude profiles

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 17: Only for the toughest sprinters

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France 2026
Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 14: A gruelling challenge in the Vosges

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 13: The Vosges lie ahead

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 12: At F1 speed into the penultimate sprint finish

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 11: A day for the sprinters between the Loire and the Allier

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 10: A battle in the Massif Central

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 9: A rollercoaster ride before the rest day

Tour de France: Stages, climbs & elevation profiles

Stages and altitude profiles

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 17: Only for the toughest sprinters

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France 2026Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France 2026Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France 2026Preview of Stage 14: A gruelling challenge in the Vosges

Tour de France 2026Preview of Stage 13: The Vosges lie ahead

Tour de France 2026Preview of Stage 12: At F1 speed into the penultimate sprint finish

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 11: A day for the sprinters between the Loire and the Allier

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 10: A battle in the Massif Central

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 9: A rollercoaster ride before the rest day

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 17: Only for the toughest sprinters

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France 2026
Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 14: A gruelling challenge in the Vosges

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 13: The Vosges lie ahead

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 12: At F1 speed into the penultimate sprint finish

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 11: A day for the sprinters between the Loire and the Allier

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 10: A battle in the Massif Central

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 9: A rollercoaster ride before the rest day