The Official Tour de France 2026 Race Guide

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of cycling with the Official Tour de France 2026 Race Guide – the essential magazine for fans following every stage of the 113th edition. This fully authorised guide includes detailed stage maps, team profiles, expert analysis and stunning photography. Available in Standard and Premium Editions, it’s the ultimate companion and collector’s item for anyone passionate about the world’s greatest race – available to pre-order now from MagsDirect.

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Tour de France 2026 Key Info

Who are the riders to watch in 2026?
Expect big showdowns between Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, and Ben Healy, alongside 23 elite teams battling across 21 stages.

Tour de France 2026 dates- When does the Tour de France 2026 start?
The Grand Départ takes place on Saturday 4 July 2026 in Barcelona, marking the 27th overseas start and the third in Spain.

Tour de France 2026 dates- When does the Tour de France 2026 finish?
The race concludes on Sunday 26 July in Paris, with the famous final sprint down the Champs-Élysées sealing the winner of the coveted yellow jersey.

How many riders take part?
A total of 184 riders across 23 teams of eight will compete in this year’s race.

What’s the total prize money?
An impressive €2.3 million is up for grabs, including €500,000 for the overall yellow-jersey winner.

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What’s inside the Official Race Guide?
It includes detailed stage maps, team and rider profiles, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of professional cycling.

Why should I buy this year’s guide?
It’s the definitive companion to the 2026 Tour — perfect for following the action day by day or keeping as a collector’s edition.

When will it be available to buy?
You can pre-order The Official Tour de France 2026 Race Guide from MagsDirect now.

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Yes — it’s the Official Tour de France race guide produced in partnership with the Tour de France organisers and cycling experts.

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Tour de France 2026 Route

The 113th edition of the Tour de France begins in spectacular fashion with the Grand Départ in Barcelona, the third time in history the race has started in Spain. From the vibrant streets of Catalonia, the peloton will battle across seven French regions and 29 departments, tackling iconic ountains, new climbs and historic roads before reaching Paris on Sunday 26 July 2026.

Key Tour de France 2026 route stats at a glance:

  • 21 stages –7 flat, 4 hilly, 8 mountain, plus 1 team and 1 individual time trial
  • New Stages: 10
  • Rest Days: 2
  • Total elevation gain: 54,450 m
  • Total Distance: 3,333 km

Unmissable Tour de France stages:

  • Stage 6 – Cirque de Gavarnie: the first-ever finish in this stunning Pyrenean amphitheatre.
  • Stage 10 – Le Lioran, Cantal: classic Massif Central terrain made for pure climbers.
  • Stage 14 – Le Markstein via Col du Haag: a gruelling Vosges test with punishing gradients.
  • Stage 15 – Plateau de Solaison: the Tour’s first-ever ascent to this breathtaking Alpine plateau.
  • Stages 19 and 20 – a historic double finish at Alpe d’Huez, featuring the all-new Col de Sarenne – the highest-gain day of the 2026 Tour at 5,600 metres.
  • Fun fact: Stage 2 from Tarragona marks the furthest south the Tour has ever ventured – even closer to the equator than Bonifacio in 2013.