2026 Tour de France: Detailed Stage Overview

Stage-by-Stage Breakdown of the 2026 Tour de France

Stage 1: July 4 – Barcelona to Barcelona

Type: Team Time Trial
Distance: 12 miles
Start: 11:05 a.m. EST
Finish: 1:16 p.m. EST

The Grand Depart launches from Barcelona, marking the first team time trial in seven years. Riders will pass iconic landmarks like Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and the 1992 Olympic Stadium. The fastest team will claim the yellow jersey.

Stage 2: July 5 – Tarragona to Barcelona

Type: Hilly
Distance: 105 miles
Start: 7:45 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:26 a.m. EST

This stage features significant hills in the second half, opening contests for the King of the Mountains (KOM) and the green jersey. The stage concludes with a climb up to Montjuic Castle.

Stage 3: July 6 – Granollers to Les Angles

Type: Mountain
Distance: 122 miles
Start: 6:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 10:54 a.m. EST

The early entry into the French Alps presents the potential for a bold breakaway victory. General Classification (GC) riders might reserve their energy for upcoming challenges.

Stage 4: July 7 – Carcassonne to Foix

Type: Hilly
Distance: 113 miles
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:23 a.m. EST

Starting in historic Carcassonne, this hilly stage may favor breakaway attempts. Yet, the terrain’s plateaus and descents offer opportunity for sprinters to disrupt plans.

Stage 5: July 8 – Lannemezan to Pau

Type: Flat
Distance: 98 miles
Start: 8:05 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:37 a.m. EST

For the first time since 1979, a flat stage arrives this late in the Tour. A sprint into Pau is anticipated, where KOM points await climbers eyeing the polka dot jersey.

Stage 6: July 9 – Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre

Type: Mountain
Distance: 116 miles
Start: 6:25 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:29 a.m. EST

The celebrated Col du Tourmalet, appearing for the 88th time, features prominently. Here, GC contenders could face pivotal battles.

Stage 7: July 10 – Hagetmau to Bordeaux

Type: Flat
Distance: 109 miles
Start: 7:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:13 a.m. EST

The stage finishes in Bordeaux, famous for sprint finishes, hosting a stage end for the 76th time.

Stage 8: July 11 – Périgueux to Bergerac

Type: Flat
Distance: 112 miles
Start: 7:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:20 a.m. EST

The third sprint stage in four days offers green jersey competitors another chance at crucial points.

Stage 9: July 12 – Malemort to Ussel

Type: Hilly
Distance: 115 miles
Start: 7:35 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:47 a.m. EST

Riders face four categorized climbs on this long stage, which concludes before a much-needed rest day.

Stage 10: July 14 – Aurillac to Le Lioran

Type: Mountain
Distance: 104 miles
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:12 a.m. EST

On Bastille Day, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could duel in the mountains. Steep gradients pose serious challenges.

Stage 11: July 15 – Vichy to Nevers

Type: Flat
Distance: 100 miles
Start: 7:50 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:31 a.m. EST

After intense mountain climbs, sprinters have a chance at 95 green jersey points on flat terrain.

Stage 12: July 16 – Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-Sur-Saône

Type: Flat
Distance: 111 miles
Start: 7:30 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:29 a.m. EST

Departing from a former Formula One circuit, sprinters enjoy back-to-back flat stages.

Stage 13: July 17 – Dole to Belfort

Type: Hilly
Distance: 128 miles
Start: 7 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:46 a.m. EST

An 18.6-mile descent concludes this stage. Last year’s hilly stage victors may target this longest stage of the Tour.

Stage 14: July 18 – Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering

Type: Mountain
Distance: 96 miles
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:24 a.m. EST

Though brief, the stage ends with a steep 9.4% gradient, posing serious challenges.

Stage 15: July 19 – Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison

Type: Mountain
Distance: 114 miles
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:41 a.m. EST

This final mountain stage before a rest day may solidify GC standings. A total of 45 green jersey points are available.

Stage 16: July 21 – Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains

Type: Individual Time Trial
Distance: 16 miles
Start: 7 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:50 a.m. EST

The only individual time trial runs along Lake Geneva on mostly flat roads.

Stage 17: July 22 – Chambéry to Voiron

Type: Flat
Distance: 109 miles
Start: 7:20 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:18 a.m. EST

Though categorized as flat, the stage climbs over 7,200 feet, offering 75 green jersey points.

Stage 18: July 23 – Voiron to Orcières-Merlette

Type: Mountain
Distance: 115 miles
Start: 6:35 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:12 a.m. EST

This longest mountain stage in the Alps includes a 12,800-foot gain. Orcières-Merlette hosts a finish for the sixth time.

Stage 19: July 24 – Gap to Alpe d’Huez

Type: Mountain
Distance: 79 miles
Start: 8 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:24 a.m. EST

The shortest road stage tackles Alpe d’Huez’s 21 hairpin turns and 11.5% gradients.

Stage 20: July 25 – Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez

Type: Mountain
Distance: 106 miles
Start: 5:20 a.m. EST
Finish: 10:11 a.m. EST

A second Alpe d’Huez finish features an 18,000-foot ascent, possibly affecting GC standings.

Stage 21: July 26 – Thoiry to Paris Champs-Élysées

Type: Flat
Distance: 83 miles
Start: 10:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 1:30 p.m. EST

The race concludes with a sprint on the Champs-Élysées. Belgian riders have dominated the past four finishes here.

How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France

Dates: July 4 – July 26
Start Times: Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. EST
Channels: NBC, NBCSN, Peacock
Highlights: Watch nightly from 7-8 p.m. EST on NBC Sports NOW and Peacock