Étape du Tour returns in 2026

The Étape du Tour, a popular cyclosportive event in Europe, will return in 2026 on Sunday, July 11. This event is a non-competitive cycling race that follows a stage of the Tour de France, allowing amateur cyclists to experience the same routes as professional riders.

Registration opens in November

Registration for the Men's Étape du Tour for the general public will open on Monday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m. Participants can sign up online, and the event is open to cyclists of all skill levels who wish to challenge themselves on a professional cycling route.

Route details and challenges

The event will take place from Cluses to Les Saisies, covering 154 km with 4,850 meters of elevation gain. The route includes five major ascents, each with steep gradients and long distances, making it a physically demanding challenge for participants.

Key climbs and scenic views

The route includes five major ascents: the Col de la Colombière (15.9 km at 7%), the Col de la Croix Fry (11.7 km at 7%), the Col de la Forclaz de Queige (5.1 km at 8.2%), the Col du Pré (12.2 km at 7.9%), with a view of Lake Roselend, and the climb of Bisanne (12.4 km at 8.3%). These climbs are known for their technical difficulty and breathtaking scenery.

2023 winners and performance

Last year, Italian Luca Cavallo won the men's event, finishing ahead of French rider Thibaut Clément by 4 minutes and 11 seconds and Antoine Berger by 12 minutes and 5 seconds. In the women's category, British resident Victoria Stansfield won, completing the course in 6 hours 19 minutes and 12 seconds, ahead of Italian riders Martina Cavallo and Annalisa Prato.