Tour de France Femmes 2026: Nine Stages, Mountains Included
The Tour de France Femmes is returning for its fifth year. It will start in Switzerland and include a stage to Mont Ventoux. The same riders are expected to be favorites.
The 2026 race will be the first with a Grand Départ in Switzerland. The race will have nine stages and finish in Nice. The third stage of the race will begin in Geneva and end in Poligny, France. This stage will be a challenging 156.5 kilometers. Organizers want the event to be important during the summer.
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Highlights
Race Start in Switzerland
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 will begin in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mont Ventoux Stage Included
A stage to the iconic Mont Ventoux is planned for the race.
Nine Stages Total
The event will have nine stages in total.
Geneva to Poligny Stage
The third stage will travel from Geneva to Poligny, France.
Race Aims for Popularity
Organizers want the event to be a key part of summer.
Perspectives
- The Tour de France Femmes is returning for its fifth edition.
- The race will start in Switzerland.
- A stage will include a climb to Mont Ventoux.
- The race will have nine stages and end in Nice.
The race is primarily focused on Switzerland and France.
RFI, New
The race will start and end in Switzerland, with stages in France.
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