2026 L'Etape Du Tour
July 19, 2026 -
Albertville France
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
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!
Routes: 170km 5,400m
Difficulty of Greatest Route:
E - Extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climb
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Facilities
Pre-Packet Pickups 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Outriders
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Controlled Intersections
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
Closed Roads (Super Prestige)
Features
Electronic Start/Finish Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Event Size
5000 +
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