L'Étape du Tour de France 2026

The 2026 L'Étape du Tour is a brutal challenge, replicating the route of the professional Tour de France Stage 20. Widely regarded as one of the hardest editions ever, the 170km course features an immense 5,400 meters of elevation gain and includes four of the most legendary climbs in the Alps: the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, and Col du Galibier. The ultimate test is the finish atop the iconic Alpe d'Huez, tackled via the rarely-used Col de Sarenne, making it a definitive bucket-list event for amateur climbers.