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Tour de France Femmes: Longest Race Ever!
27 Jul
Summary
- The 2026 Tour de France Femmes will be the longest race ever.
- It starts in Lausanne, Switzerland, and finishes in Nice, France.
- The race spans 730 miles over nine stages from August 1-9, 2026.
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes is poised to break records as the longest race in its modern history. This highly anticipated cycling event will commence on Saturday, August 1, and conclude on Sunday, August 9, spanning a total of nine stages and covering 730 miles.
The race's Grand Départ is set for Lausanne, Switzerland, marking only the second time the event has begun outside of France. Cyclists will then traverse diverse landscapes, with key locations including Dijon and Montbrison, before culminating in the iconic finish in Nice, France, along the Mediterranean coast.
This edition is distinguished by its substantial distance and the greatest elevation gain recorded for the contemporary Tour de France Femmes. Spectators in the US can follow the entire event on NBC Sports, with all stages available on Peacock. Canadian viewers can access coverage through FloBikes, while international audiences in Australia, France, and Spain can watch via free broadcasts on SBS, France.TV, and RTVE Play, respectively, potentially with the use of a VPN.
