Tour de France Femmes 2026 begins with challenging stages in Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Tour de France Femmes opens on July 31, 2026, featuring nine stages over 1,175 kilometers. The race kicks off in Lausanne, Switzerland, with an initial flat stage before moving to more hilly terrain. Highlights include a time trial in Dijon and a climactic finale in Nice. Competitors such as 2023 champion Demi Vollering, reigning titleholder Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, and 2024 winner Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney will vie for the crown amidst steep climbs and a historic ascent of Mont Ventoux in stage seven.
- •Tour de France Femmes starts with a flat stage in Lausanne
- •Historic climbs include Mont Ventoux on stage seven
- •Champions Vollering and Ferrand-Prevot highlight the lineup
- •Nine stages feature nearly 19,000m of elevation gain
- •Final stage includes four climbs in under 100km
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days
"The nine-day race features nearly 19,000m of elevation gain including a first-ever visit to the infamous Mont Ventoux
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