Category: Etape du Tour

Where will L’Étape du Tour 2027 go? Nobody knows until ASO reveals the route in late October 2026. Everything before that is a guess.

Planning to Ride L’Etape du Tour 2026 ? Whether it’s your first time riding in the Alps or your fifth sportive of the season, L’Etape du Tour is different. Longer climbs. Bigger exposure. Higher pressure. More emotion. And every year, strong riders arrive fit — but still make avoidable mistakes that cost them their day.…

I’ve spent the last 17 years riding, supporting, and working on these exact Alpine roads — long before they became the Étape du Tour 2026 route. On paper, the course looks incredible.In reality, it’s far more complex, demanding, and unforgiving than most riders expect. I’ve just published a clear, rider-focused guide that explains: 👉 Read…