--- title: "Tour de France" url: "https://cparici.com/en/tour-de-france/" markdown_url: "https://cparici.com/en/tour-de-france.md" type: "post" date_published: "2025-01-30T09:14:48+00:00" date_modified: "2026-06-23T13:25:10+00:00" language: "en-US" renderer_version: "3" --- # Tour de France ## Content ![Tour de France](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cparici.png) #### Popular searches #### Categories No results [See all results](#) # **Tour de France** Visit **Tour de France 2025**, 112ᵉ édition de cette prestigieuse course cycliste, s’est déroulé du 5 au 27 juillet 2025. Le parcours est entièrement tracé [within borders](https://cparici.com/en/visiter-la-france-guide-des-regions-et-sites-touristiques/) French stages, a first since 2020. The riders will pass through 11 regions and 34 departments, with a [itinerary](https://cparici.com/en/itinerary/) Designed to offer a variety of challenges, especially for climbers. Visit **Tour de France 2024** took place from June 29 to July 21, 2024, marking the 111ᵉ edition of this iconic cycling race. This year was special in that, for the first time, the finish was not at [Paris](https://cparici.com/en/paris/)but to [Nice](https://cparici.com/en/nice/), due to preparations for the Olympic Games in [Paris](https://cparici.com/en/paris/) 2024. In this article, we'll tell you everything about the 2024 Tour de France, the 2025 Tour de France, and the 2026 Tour de France. ## 2026 Tour de France: Route, Highlights, Stages, and Participating Teams **The 2026 Tour de France will take place from July 4 to 26, 2026**, with the Grand Départ in Barcelona and the final finish in the [Champs-Élysées](https://cparici.com/en/champs-elysees-avenue/), in Paris. This 113th edition will feature 21 stages covering a total of 3,333 km, including 7 flat stages, 4 hilly stages, and 8 stages of [mountain](https://cparici.com/en/mountains-and-mountain-ranges-in-france-2/), 1 team time trial, 1 individual time trial, and 2 rest days. The most distinctive feature of this edition is its start in [Spain](https://cparici.com/en/spain/), the 27th Grand Départ held abroad and the 3rd held in Spain. The 2026 Tour promises to be very mountainous, with five summit finishes: Gavarnie-Gèdre, Plateau de Solaison, Orcières-Merlette, and two finishes at Alpe d’Huez. The route will traverse the Pyrenees, the Massif Central, the Vosges, the Jura, and the Alps, with the Col du Galibier as the highest point at 2,642 m. ### All the stages of the 2026 Tour de France Le Tour de France 2026 propose un parcours particulièrement exigeant entre l’Espagne, les Pyrénées, le Massif central, les Vosges, le Jura et les Alpes avant une arrivée finale à Paris. Découvrez l’ensemble des 21 étapes du Tour de France 2026. - **Step 1 – Saturday, July 4:** Barcelona → Barcelona (19.7 km) – Team time trial - **Step 2 – Sunday, July 5:** Tarragona → Barcelona (182 km) – A challenging stage - **Step 3 – Monday, July 6:** Granollers → Les Angles (196 km) – First mountain finish - **Step 4 – Tuesday, July 7:** Carcassonne → Foix (182 km) – Hilly stage - **Step 5 – Wednesday, July 8:** Lannemezan → Pau (158 km) – Flat stage - **Step 6 – Thursday, July 9:** Pau → Gavarnie-Gèdre (186 km) – High Pyrenees - **Step 7 – Friday, July 10:** Hagetmau → [Bordeaux](https://cparici.com/en/visit-bordeaux/) (175 km) – A stage for sprinters - **Step 8 – Saturday, July 11:** Périgueux → Bergerac (182 km) – Flat stage - **Step 9 – Sunday, July 12:** Malemort → Ussel (185 km) – Rugged terrain - **Monday, July 13:** A Day of Rest in the Cantal - **Step 10 – Tuesday, July 14:** Aurillac → Le Lioran (167 km) – Massif Central - **Step 11 – Wednesday, July 15:** Vichy → Nevers (161 km) – Flat stage - **Step 12 – Thursday, July 16:** Route from Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saône (181 km) - **Step 13 – Friday, July 17:** Dole → Belfort (205 km) – The longest stage of the Tour - **Step 14 – Saturday, July 18:** Mulhouse → Le Markstein (155 km) – Mountain stage in the Vosges - **Step 15 – Sunday, July 19:** Champagnole → Solaison Plateau (184 km) – A major Alpine stage - **Monday, July 20:** A Day of Rest in Haute-Savoie - **Step 16 – Tuesday, July 21:** Évian-les-[Bains](https://cparici.com/en/spa-resorts-in-france/) → Thonon-les-Bains (26 km) – Individual time trial - **Step 17 – Wednesday, July 22:** Chambéry → Voiron (175 km) – Transition stage - **Step 18 – Thursday, July 23:** Voiron → Orcières-Merlette (185 km) – Alpine stage - **Step 19 – Friday, July 24:** Gap → Alpe d’Huez (128 km) – Haute montagne - **Stage 20 – Saturday, July 25:** Le Bourg-d’Oisans → Alpe d’Huez (171 km) – Dernière grande bataille en montagne - **Step 21 – Sunday, July 26:** Thoiry → Paris-Champs-Élysées (130 km) – Final finish [![2026 Tour de France: List of All Stages](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tour-de-France-2026-liste-de-toutes-les-etapes-683x1024.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tour-de-France-2026-liste-de-toutes-les-etapes.jpg) The race will begin on Saturday, July 4, with a team time trial in Barcelona, followed by a second stage from Tarragona to Barcelona on Sunday, July 5. On Monday, July 6, the riders will leave Granollers for Les Angles, the first mountain stage. On Tuesday, July 7, the Carcassonne–Foix stage will feature rugged terrain, followed on Wednesday, July 8, by Lannemezan–Pau, which is more favorable to sprinters. On Thursday, July 9, the Pau–Gavarnie-Gèdre stage will mark one of the first major high-altitude challenges, followed by Hagetmau–Bordeaux on Friday, July 10, and Périgueux–Bergerac on Saturday, July 11. On Sunday, July 12, the Malemort–Ussel stage will feature rolling terrain before the first rest day in the Cantal region on Monday, July 13. The second week will resume on Tuesday, July 14, with Aurillac–Le Lioran, a mountain stage in the Massif Central. On Wednesday, July 15, the peloton will ride from Vichy to Nevers, then from the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit to Chalon-sur-Saône on Thursday, July 16. On Friday, July 17, Dole–Belfort will be the longest stage of this year’s race at 205.8 km. The [weekend](https://cparici.com/en/week-end-en-amoureux/) will be decisive with Mulhouse–Le Markstein Fellering on Saturday, July 18, followed by Champagnole–Plateau de Solaison on Sunday, July 19, before a second rest day in Haute-Savoie on Monday, July 20. The final week will begin on Tuesday, July 21, with a 26.1-km individual time trial between Évian-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains. On Wednesday, July 22, the Chambéry–Voiron stage will serve as a transition before three major Alpine stages: Voiron–Orcières-Merlette on Thursday, July 23; Gap–Alpe d’Huez on Friday, July 24; and Le Bourg-d’Oisans–Alpe d’Huez on Saturday, July 25. The Tour will conclude on Sunday, July 26, with the Thoiry–Paris Champs-Élysées stage. As for the teams, 23 squads will be at the starting line in Barcelona: the 18 UCI WorldTeams, which are automatically invited, and 5 UCI ProTeams. The five selected ProTeams are Tudor Pro Cycling Team, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, and Cofidis—which qualified directly—as well as TotalEnergies and Caja Rural–Seguros RGA, which were invited by the organizers. A total of 184 riders are expected at the starting line. ## **Stages of the Tour de France 2025** Visit **Tour de France 2025**The 112ᵉ edition of this prestigious cycling race will take place from July 5 to 27, 2025. This year, the route is entirely within French borders, a first since 2020. Riders will cross 11 regions and 34 départements, with a route designed to offer a variety of challenges, especially for climbers. [![Tour de France 2024 2025 - Screenshot from the official website](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tour-de-France-2024-2025-Captur-decran-du-site-officiel-1024x443.jpg)](https://www.letour.fr/fr)Tour de France 2024 2025 - Screenshot from the official website ### The route comprises 21 stages - 7 flat stages - 6 accident-prone stages - 6 mountain stages, with five high altitude finishes: - Hautacam - Luchon-Superbagnères - Mont Ventoux - Courchevel (Col de la Loze) - La Plagne Tarentaise - 2 individual time trials ### List of stages for the Tour de France 2025 **Week 1: North, Normandy, Brittany, Centre-Val de Loire** - **Saturday, July 5th** : Lille Métropole → Lille Métropole - 185 km (plain)​ - **Sunday, July 6** : Lauwin-Planque → Boulogne-sur-Mer - 212 km (hilly)​ - **Monday, July 7th** : Valenciennes → Dunkerque - 172 km (plain)​ - **Tuesday, July 8** : Amiens Métropole → Rouen - 173 km (hilly)​ - **Wednesday, July 9th** : Caen → Caen - 33 km (individual time trial)​ - **Thursday, July 10** : Bayeux → Vire Normandie - 201 km (hilly)​ - **Friday, July 11** : Saint-Malo → Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan - 194 km (hilly)​ - **Saturday, July 12** : Saint-Méen-le-Grand → Laval Espace Mayenne - 174 km (plain)​ - **Sunday, July 13** : Chinon → Châteauroux - 170 km (plain)​ - **Monday, July 14th** : Ennezat → Le Mont-Dore (Puy de Sancy) - 163 km (mountain)​ **Tuesday, July 15** : **Day off in [Toulouse](https://cparici.com/en/toulouse-ville-rose/)**​ **Week 2: Occitania, Pyrenees** - **Wednesday, July 16** : Toulouse → Toulouse - 154 km (plain)​ - **Thursday, July 17** : Auch → Hautacam - 181 km (mountain)​ - **Friday, July 18** : Loudenvielle → Peyragudes - 11 km (uphill time trial)​ - **Saturday, July 19th** : Pau → Luchon-Superbagnères - 183 km (mountain)​ - **Sunday, July 20** : Muret → Carcassonne - 169 km (hilly)​ **Monday, July 21st** : **Rest day in Montpellier**​ **Week 3: Provence, Alps, Jura, Île-de-France** - **Tuesday, July 22** : Montpellier → Mont Ventoux - 172 km (mountain)​ - **Wednesday, July 23rd** : Bollène → Valence - 161 km (plain)​ - **Thursday, July 24th** : Vif → Courchevel (Col de la Loze) - 171 km (mountain)​ - **Friday, July 25** : Albertville → La Plagne - 130 km (mountain)​ - **Saturday, July 26th** : Nantua → Pontarlier - 185 km (hilly)​ - **Sunday, July 27** : Mantes-la-Ville → Paris (Champs-Élysées) - 120 km (plain)​ ### Rest days Two rest days are planned, in Toulouse and Montpellier. ### Elevation gain The Tour 2025 will have a total vertical drop of 51,550 meters, with notable climbs in the Massif Central, Pyrenees, Alps and Jura. The Col de la Loze, culminating at 2,304 meters, will be the highest point of this edition, climbed for the first time on its eastern side from Courchevel. ### Tour 2025 stage cities Eight sites or stage towns will be appearing for the first time in the Tour's history: - Lauwin-Planque (start of the 2ᵉ stage) - Bayeux (start of the 6ᵉ stage) - Chinon (start of the 9ᵉ stage) - Ennezat (start of the 10ᵉ stage) - Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy (finish of the 10ᵉ stage) - Bollène (start of the 17ᵉ stage) - Vif (start of the 18ᵉ stage) - Mantes-la-Ville (start of the 21ᵉ stage) The Grand Départ takes place in Lille on July 5, and the race traditionally finishes on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on July 27. For a detailed description of the stages, please visit the official Tour de France website. ## Visit **Tour de France 2024** Visit **Tour de France 2024** marked the history of cycling with an exceptional edition, rich in twists and turns and memorable performances. For the first time, the Grande Boucle started in Italy and finished in Nice, departing from the Paris tradition because of the Olympic Games. This 111th edition was dominated by Tadej Pogačar, who achieved a historic double by winning both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, a first since 1998. The route, the milestones, the individual performances and the highlights made this edition one of the country's most unforgettable events.​ ### A unique and demanding course Visit **Tour de France 2024** was distinguished by its innovative route, starting in Florence, Italy, and ending in Nice, France. This unique layout presented riders with an unprecedented challenge, with varied stages passing through [landscapes](https://cparici.com/en/landscapes-in-france/) picturesque and challenging terrain.​ #### Departure for Italy: a historic first For the first time, Le **Tour de France 2024** took to the skies from Italy, paying tribute to the centenary of Italy's first victory in 1924. The first three stages allowed riders to discover Italian roads, with passages through Florence, Bologna and Turin, offering a mix of flat and hilly terrain.​ #### A mountainous and technical course The route of this year's **Tour de France 2024**included five high-mountain stages, nine hilly stages, including one partially on gravel roads, five flat stages and two individual time trials. Riders tackled iconic passes such as the Col du Galibier and the Col de la Couillole, putting their endurance and strategy to the test.​ ### Outstanding performances #### Tadej Pogačar: a historic double Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar dominated this edition, winning six stages, including the last three, and taking the yellow jersey with a lead of over six minutes over his pursuer. He thus becomes the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to complete the Giro-Tour double in the same year.​ #### Mark Cavendish: a legend in action Britain's Mark Cavendish made history with his 35th Tour stage win, surpassing the record held by Eddy Merckx since 1975. This exceptional performance underlines the longevity and talent of the sprinter, who left his mark on this edition.​ #### Biniam Girmay: an African first Eritrean Biniam Girmay shone, winning three stages and taking the green jersey in the points classification. He became the first African rider to win a stage in the Tour, paving the way for a new generation of talent from the continent.​ ### Race highlights #### Stage 4: the Col du Galibier climb This stage of the **Tour de France 2024**was marked by a decisive attack from Pogačar in the final kilometers of the climb, enabling him to extend his lead over his rivals and consolidate his position as leader.​ #### Step 9: Gravel paths A new stage with gravel sections tested the riders' technique. France's Anthony Turgis came out on top on this demanding stage. #### Stage 21: the final time trial The Tour concluded with a 33.7 km time trial between Monaco and Nice. Pogačar once again demonstrated his superiority by winning this final stage, sealing his overall victory. ### **The Main Stages of the Tour de France 2024** Here's a look at the key stages of the Tour de France 2024: - **June 29: Florence - Rimini (206 km)** The Grand Départ took place in Florence, marking the first time the Tour started in Italy. This hilly stage ended on the shores of the Adriatic in Rimini. - **June 30: Cesenatico - Bologna (199.2 km)** Starting in Marco Pantani's hometown, the riders tackled the first difficulties, with some notable climbs, before arriving in Bologna. - **July 1: Piacenza - Turin (230.8 km)** A long, flat stage taking the cyclists from Piacenza to Turin, offering opportunities for sprinters. - **July 2: Pinerolo - Valloire (139.6 km)** As the first high-mountain stage, the riders crossed the Alps with some demanding climbs. - **July 21: Monaco - Nice (33.7 km - Individual time trial)** For the first time since 1989, the Tour concluded with an individual time trial, offering a thrilling finale on the Côte d'Azur. ### Final rankings - **Yellow jersey (general classification)** : Tadej Pogačar (SLO)​ - **Green jersey (points classification)** : Biniam Girmay (ERI)​ - **Polka-dot jersey (best climber)** : Richard Carapaz (ECU)​ - **White jersey (best young rider)** : Remco Evenepoel (BEL)​ - **Team rankings** : UAE Team Emirates​ ### **Practical information** To attend the Tour de France, it's essential to plan ahead. Accommodation in the stage towns fills up quickly, and it's advisable to get to the sites early to secure a good spot. Detailed information on routes, schedules and traffic restrictions is available on the official Tour de France website. ## **The Tour de France Principle** The Tour de France is an annual cycling race held mainly in France, with occasional forays into neighboring countries. Riders cover some 3,500 kilometers over 21 stages, including flat, hilly and mountainous courses, as well as time trials. Each stage is timed, and the rider with the lowest cumulative time wears the prestigious yellow jersey. ## History of the Tour de France Visit **Tour de France** is one of the world's most prestigious sporting competitions and the most famous of all cycling races. Created in **1903**It has become a major cycling event, attracting the best riders and millions of spectators to the roads of France every year. This multi-week race traverses the country's varied landscapes, from plains to mountains, and traditionally finishes on the **Champs-Élysées** in Paris. ### **The origins of the Tour de France** #### **The birth of a myth (1903)** Visit **Tour de France** was created by journalist **Henri Desgrange**editor-in-chief of *L'Auto*in response to competition from *The Bike*. The aim was to promote *L'Auto* by organizing a national cycling race. Visit **first edition** of the Tour took place in **1903**with **six steps** and a **2,428 km**. The race started at **Montgeron**, in the Paris suburbs, and passed through cities such as [Lyon](https://cparici.com/en/lyon-city/), [Marseille](https://cparici.com/en/marseille/), Toulouse, Bordeaux, and [Nantes](https://cparici.com/en/nantes/) before returning to Paris. **Maurice Garin** was the first winner of the Tour de France. [![Tour de France History](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ChatGPT-Image-12-avr.-2025-08_11_11-683x1024.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ChatGPT-Image-12-avr.-2025-08_11_11.jpg)Tour de France History ### **The evolution of the Tour de France** ### **The difficult beginnings (1903-1914)** The first editions of the Tour were very different from those of today. The roads were in poor condition, and the riders often rode from **night** over extremely long distances. Despite this, popular enthusiasm for the race grew rapidly. Visit **1904**An edition marked by cheating (including train travel) almost put an end to the Tour. Henri Desgrange had to tighten the rules to preserve the integrity of the race. With the arrival of the **World War I**the Tour de France was suspended between **1915 and 1918**. ### **The interwar period and professionalization (1919-1939)** The Tour resumes in **1919** with several innovations: - **The yellow jersey** is introduced to distinguish the overall leader (carried for the first time by **Eugène Christophe**). - The race is beginning to include more difficult mountain stages, particularly in the **Alps** and **Pyrenees**. - Race time and distance increase. In the 1930s, the organization imposed national teams rather than trademark teams to avoid conflicts of interest. ### **The modern era and the globalization of the Tour (1947-present)** After the **World War II**the Tour resumes in **1947** and is gradually becoming an event **international**. Notable innovations include : - **The arrival of sponsors**which finance professional teams. - **The introduction of television**which further popularized the race. - **The addition of time-trial stages**. In the **1980-1990**iconic champions such as **Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Greg LeMond** mark the history of the race. Visit **XXIᵉ century** saw the emergence of new figures such as **Lance Armstrong (disqualified for doping), Chris Froome, and Tadej Pogačar**. Despite several doping scandals, the Tour remains cycling's most watched event. ### **Milestones in the history of the Tour de France** #### **First ascents of the major passes** Visit **1910**the **Pyrenees** make their appearance in the Tour with mythical passes such as the **Tourmalet**. The following year, the **Alps**with the rise of **l'Alpe d'Huez** and **Galibier**which add even more difficulty. [![Tour de France History](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cparici-2025-04-12T080943.990-1024x362.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cparici-2025-04-12T080943.990.jpg)Tour de France History ## **The Tour de France today** The organization of **Tour de France** is based on a well-established structure, involving team selection, route design and stage planning. Each edition is orchestrated by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), in collaboration with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).​ ### Team selection For the 2025 edition, the field will comprise 23 teams, an increase on previous years. This selection is made up of the 18 UCI WorldTeams, which benefit from an automatic invitation, the two best ProTeams from the previous year, and three teams invited by the organizers. For 2025, these are Tudor Pro Cycling Team, TotalEnergies and Uno-X Mobility. . ### Course design The Tour's route is carefully designed to offer a balance between different types of stages:​ - **Mountain stages** : crossing the Alps and the Pyrenees, they are crucial to the overall classification.​ - **Lowland stages** : often favourable to sprinters, they offer opportunities for mass finishes.​ - **Hilly stages** : with their rugged terrain, they are ideal for breakaways and adventurers.​ - **Time trial** : individual or team, they measure the pure performance of the riders.​ The route is designed to cross various French regions, highlighting the country's geographical diversity. For example, the 2025 Tour will start in Lille and cross the Alps, the Pyrenees and the Massif Central. ### Stage planning The Tour de France generally comprises 21 stages spread over three weeks, including two rest days. Each stage is carefully planned to offer a top-quality sporting spectacle, while ensuring the safety of the riders and the logistics required for such an event.​ ### **The route and innovations** Today, the Tour de France is made up of **21 steps** over a period of **three weeks**. The route varies each year, with stages : - **Plates**favoring sprinters. - **Mountain**with a focus on climbers. - **From time trial to time trial**for individual effort specialists. The modern edition uses advanced technologies such as GPS tracking, live analysis and improved cycling equipment. ## **Winners of previous editions of the Tour de France** Here are the winners of recent editions of the Tour de France: - **2024** Tadej Pogačar (SLO) - **2023** Jonas Vingegaard (DEN) - **2022** Jonas Vingegaard (DEN) - **2021** Tadej Pogačar (SLO) - **2020** Tadej Pogačar (SLO) The last few years have been marked by the dominance of young talent, notably Pogačar and Vingegaard. ### **The Legendary Passes of the Tour de France** The Tour de France is famous for its legendary climbs that put riders to the test: - **L'Alpe d'Huez** With its 21 emblematic bends, this 13.8 km climb with an average gradient of 7.9 % is a must on the Tour. - **Mont Ventoux** Nicknamed the "Giant of Provence", this pass rises to 1,909 metres and is feared for its steep slopes and lunar landscape. - **The Col du Tourmalet** Located in the Pyrenees, it is one of the most frequently climbed passes in the Tour, with an altitude of 2,115 meters. ### Iconic riders who have won several Tours de France Jacques Anquetil (France): 5 wins Eddy Merckx (Belgium): 5 wins Bernard Hinault (France): 5 wins Miguel Indurain (Spain): 5 wins Christopher Froome (Great Britain): 4 wins ## The Tour de France 2023 ### The key stages of the Tour de France 2023 #### Departure for the Basque Country The Grand Départ was held in Bilbao, Spain, a first since 1992. The first two stages showcased the hilly landscapes of the Basque country, with victories for Adam Yates in Bilbao and Victor Lafay in San Sebastian.​ #### Back from Puy de Dôme Stage 9 marked the return of the legendary Puy de Dôme, absent since 1988. Michael Woods came out on top, putting in a memorable performance on this historic climb.​ #### Decisive time trial Stage 16, a time trial between Passy and Combloux, was the turning point of the Tour. Jonas Vingegaard opened up a significant gap over Tadej Pogačar, consolidating his position as leader.​ ### Final rankings - **Yellow jersey (general classification)** : Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma)​ - **Green jersey (points classification)** : Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)​ - **Polka-dot jersey (best climber)** : Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)​ - **White jersey (best young rider)** : Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)​ - **Team rankings** : Jumbo-Visma​ - **Super-combative** : Victor Campenaerts (Lotto Dstny)​ ### Tour highlights - **Duel Vingegaard-Pogačar** : An epic clash between the two champions, with twists and turns right up to the final week.​ - **Jasper Philipsen's exploit** : Four stage wins for the Belgian sprinter, dominating the mass finishes.​ - **Return of Thibaut Pinot** : An emotional performance in the Vosges, acclaimed by the audience. ## **Frequently asked questions** ### **What is the yellow jersey?** The yellow jersey is worn by the rider with the lowest cumulative time in the overall classification. It symbolizes the race leader. ### **How are stage towns chosen?** Stage towns are selected by the Tour organizers on the basis of logistical, historical and geographical criteria. ### **How many teams are taking part in the Tour?** Typically, 22 teams take part, each made up of 8 riders, for a total of 176 participants. ### **What is a time trial?** This is an event in which riders set off individually at regular intervals, the aim being to achieve the best time on a given course. ### **How do riders prepare for mountain stages?** Cyclists train specifically for the mountains, working on their endurance and power, and adjusting their diet to optimize their performance on climbs. [Official website](https://www.letour.fr/fr) of the Tour de France [![Cognac Marathon](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cparici-2025-02-19T214703.002-577x204.jpg)Charente ### Cognac Marathon Take part in the Cognac Marathon, a festive race through the Charente vineyards. 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