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2026 France

Race Dates: Saturday 4 July - Sunday 26 July 2026<\/h4><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2026 France Cycling Tours<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experience the biggest Grand Tour and the world\u2019s largest annual sporting event in France with Sportive Breaks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The 113th edition of the world\u2019s largest annual cycling event will be held in July 2026. Starting in Barcelona with a dramatic team time trial past the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia and up Montju\u00efc, this year\u2019s route is built for climbers and tacticians. The early stages in Spain offer coastal flair and punchy ascents, especially Stage 2\u2019s triple climb to Montju\u00efc Castle. Stage 3 crosses into France with a summit finish at Pla del Mir ski resort, marking the start of serious altitude.<\/p>

The Pyrenees arrive early, with Stage 6 featuring the Col d\u2019Aspin and Col du Tourmalet, leading to a first-ever finish at Cirque de Gavarnie. The second week brings the Massif Central, including Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and Col du Pertus on Bastille Day.
The final showdown unfolds in the Alps, with back-to-back summit finishes on Alpe d\u2019Huez, plus legendary climbs like Col du Galibier and Col de la Croix de Fer. With over 54,000 meters of elevation gain and limited sprint stages, this route rewards endurance, climbing strength, and tactical brilliance.<\/p>

Sportive Breaks offer unforgettable cycling and spectator tours with hotels, transport, and daily support all included.<\/p>

Tour options for 2026 include:<\/strong><\/h4>