The full routes of the men's and women's 2026 Tour de France cycling races were revealed on Thursday.
The 21-day race will start from Barcelona on July 4 and cover 3,333 kilometres before finishing beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on July 26.
The route presents champion Tadej Pogacar and his rivals with a plethora of mountain passes and peaks, including two stages tackling the revered Alpe d'Huez.
Author's summary: Tour de France 2026 route revealed with 21 stages.