L'Étape du Tour de France
Date not confirmed yet – Last edition: 19 July 2026 · Le Bourg-d'Oisans → Alpe d'Huez (2026), France
The world's best-known amateur race: amateurs ride an original Tour de France stage on closed roads, usually the queen stage in the Alps or Pyrenees. Organised by A.S.O. since 1993, with around 15,000 places. In 2026 the route covered 170 km and 5,400 m elevation from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez; the 2027 route will be presented on 22 October 2026.
- Category
- Gran Fondo
- Distances
- approx. 170 km (2026)
- Elevation
- 5,400 m (2026)
- Riders
- more than 15,000 riders
- Country
- France
Reports & articles
- L'Étape du Tour de France 2025: 16,000 cyclists conquer La Plagne TOUR · 20 Jul 2025