Tour de France organizers advise fans to avoid Monday's stage finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Tour de France officials have urged fans to refrain from attending the end of Monday's third stage due to wildfires in southern France. The 195.9km mountain stage starts in Granollers, Spain, and ends near Les Angles, not far from the ongoing fires. Although the race route will remain unchanged, organizers have requested that spectators and non-essential personnel stay away from the final 40km. The region is currently experiencing extreme heat and wildfires, leading to evacuations of nearly 3,000 residents near Perpignan. Race director Christian Prudhomme emphasized the need for exceptional measures amid the crisis.
- •Stage three starts in Granollers, Spain, on July 6.
- •Fans advised to avoid the final 40km near Les Angles.
- •Wildfires have prompted evacuations of nearly 3,000 people.
- •Race director calls for exceptional measures for public safety.
- •Jonas Vingegaard leads the general classification standings.
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Tour fans urged not to attend end of Monday's stage
- 6:57 AMBBC Sport — Tour fans urged not to attend end of Monday's stage
"Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
"Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:57 AMTour fans urged not to attend end of Monday's stage
Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
- BBC SportJul 6, 2026, 6:57 AMTour fans urged not to attend end of Monday's stage
Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
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