The 2026 Tour de France will take place from the 4th to the 26th of July. Throughout the 21 stages, the peloton will be racing through the mountains, sprint stages, cobblestones, individual and team time trials, and even. We take a look at all stages, their official profiles, and preview the days – including climbs such as the Alpe d’Huez, the Col du Galibier, and the Plateau de Solaison.
The race was first held in 1903, first won by Maurice Garin. You can find information regarding the 2026 edition and the race’s history. The Grand Boucle was at first created by the French newspaper L’Auto as a means of promoting it, and ended up turning into what is one of sport’s most recognizable and watched events. Throughout 21 stages, a peloton containing most of the world’s very best riders ride through the roads of France – this year, also Spain, as the Grand Depart takes place in Catalunya, hosted by the city of Barcelona.
The Tour has created legends. Unlike many other races, it was not only won by some of the biggest names in the sport, but it also made them. Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain… All riders whose careers were marked by the Tour and whose names were ingrained in cycling’s history. Lance Armstrong’s more modern connection to the Tour also propelled it to further heights internationally, although his demise then also became one of cycling’s most difficult moments.
In recent decades, the best have also won in France, including Alberto Contador on two occasions officially; Vincenzo Nibali, who conquered the treble in 2014; Chris Froome, who won four editions and led the Team Sky era; and, most recently, the many battles between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, who are not only marking the current generation but also the Tour’s history. In 2026, Pogacar has the chance to make history by equaling the five-win record currently held by Anquetil, Merckx, Hinault, and Indurain, whilst in 2024, Mark Cavendish set the record for the most stage wins: 35.
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