2026 Real West Gravel

2026 L'Etape Du Tour

July 19 2026
Albertville France
Date Confirmed
 
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Distances: 170km 5,400m
Difficulty: Extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climb
Limited to: 10,000 or more Participants

2026 Etape du Tour one of the Most Demanding Editions Finishing atop Alpe d’Huez

The 2026 Étape du Tour will replicate Stage 20 of the Tour de France: a brutal 170 km route from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez, with 5,400 meters of climbing. Registration opens on Monday November 3rd at 2pm CET with over 16,000 amateurs to participate.

This is one of the most demanding Étape editions ever, offering amateur cyclists the chance to ride the same legendary Alpine stage as the pros just days before the Tour’s finale.
 
 

2026 Étape du Tour Route Details

- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 (tentative, typically one week before the Tour ends)
- Start: Le Bourg-d’Oisans
- Finish: Alpe d’Huez (via Col de Sarenne)
- Distance: 170 km
- Elevation Gain: 5,400 m
 
The 2026 Étape du Tour will replicate Stage 20 of the Tour de France: a brutal 170 km route from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez, with 5,400 meters of climbing.
 

Key Climbs on the Route

Climb Length Average Gradient Height
Croix de Fer 29 km 5.2% 2,067m
Col du Télégraphe 11.8 km 7.3% 1,566m
Col du Galibier 17.6 km 6.9% 2,642m
Col de Sarenne 12.8 km 7.5% 1,999m
Alpe d'Huez 13.8 km 8.1% 1,850,
 

What Makes It Special

- Iconic climbs: Riders will tackle three of the Tour’s most mythical ascents—Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier on Alpe d-Huez
- Rare route: The final climb to Alpe d’Huez via Col de Sarenne is seldom used, adding a unique twist.
- Pro-level challenge: This is the exact route the pros will race in Stage 20, likely the GC decider.
 
Public registration will open on Monday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. CET (Central European Time). Get ready!
 
Start Located At: Albertville France
 
 
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