Tadej Pogacar’s chances of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title have only increased after the 2026 race route was revealed in Paris on Thursday, with back-to-back summit finishes atop Alpe d’Huez set to make or break the general classification.
The battle for the yellow jersey may start as early as stage three, with a summit finish atop the ski station at Les Angles. A climbing-heavy second week through the Massif Central and Vosges ranges leads into a blockbuster Alpine final week, including two summit finishes on Alpe d’Huez on stages 19 and 20, before a long transfer to Paris for the final day’s racing.
