Tour de France Stage 3: Wildfire Threat

The stage three of the Tour de France 2026 will take place without spectators as a precaution against wildfires. The route starts at 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET and includes a category-one climb, the Col de Toses (9.3km at 6.5%), according to race director Thierry Gouvenou.

The stage is considered ideal for attackers, with challenging sections including the Col du Calvaire near Font-Romeu and a final 1.5km climb to Les Angles at a seven percent gradient. These features present an opportunity for riders to potentially claim a stage victory and even the yellow jersey. catcross.org