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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 participating.

Just revealed, the 2026 Tour de France route features punishing back-to-back Alpe d'Huez stages.
 
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% 2,067 m
Col du Télégraphe 11.8 km 7.3% 1,566 m
Col du Galibier 17.6 km 6.9% 2,642 m
Col de Sarenne 12.8 km 7.5% 1,999 m
Alpe d'Huez 13.8 km 8.1% 1,850 m
 

What Makes the 2026 L'Etape du Tour So 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.

Estimated Calorie Burn for the 2026 Étape du Tour

Your Weight Ride Time (7-9 hours) Calories Burned
60 kg (132 lbs) ~8 hours ~5,500–6,500 kcal
70 kg (154 lbs) ~8 hours ~6,500–7,500 kcal 
80 kg (176 lbs) ~8 hours ~7,500–8,500 kcal
90 kg (198 lbs) ~8 hours ~8,500–9,500 kcal
 
These numbers assume a steady aerobic effort with climbs pushing into threshold zones. If you’re riding at a higher intensity or in hot conditions, the burn could be even higher.

2026 L'Etape du Tour Registration

Public registration will open on Monday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. CET (Central European Time). Get ready!

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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

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