Discover 4 ways to experience the Tour de France this year!
Ride for a Cause: Grab Your Charity Bib! ❤️
Missed out to get your bib? Don’t worry: charity bibs are still available!
This is your chance to take part in L’Étape du Tour de France while supporting a cause close to your heart.
Register via one of our tours operators
By going through an affiliated agency, you will get:
• Your guaranteed bib
• Accommodation included for the duration of your stay
• Exclusive services – transport, activities, on-site support, and more!
Experience the Tour de France Adventure Around the World with L’Étape Series
Just like L’Étape du Tour de France, L’Étape Series by Tour de France events offer you a full day in the shoes of a pro rider with closed roads, stunning scenery and the unforgettable atmosphere of the Tour.
Choose from 30 unique destinations across the globe, each driven by the same passion for the Tour de France.
And that’s not all: by taking part in an L’Étape Series cyclosportive, you’ll secure your race bib for L’Étape du Tour de France 2027, thanks to the L’Étape Reward program.
Conquer Mont Ventoux at L’Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
Dreaming of taking on a French cycling challenge under the same conditions as L’Étape du Tour de France? On August 6, 2026, take on the legendary Mont Ventoux during L’Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift!
Starting from the ancient Roman town of Vaison-la-Romaine, put on your official Santini jersey and set off on an exceptional 120 km route with 3,000 m of elevation gain..
The grand finale? The mythic ascent of Mont Ventoux via Bédoin (21 km at 7.3%), a true monument of world cycling to conquer!
The Event is certified by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (hereinafter the "FFC"). Consequently, in accordance with the rules laid down by the FFC and followed by the Organiser, participation is subordinated to the complusory presentation of a licence , a medical certificate ora “Module Santé” certificate. Those elements will be dowloadable on the Time to plateform the 21th march 2026.
Every year, L’Étape du Tour de France welcomes several thousand cyclists. The starts are managed using “starting areas” so that everyone can enjoy a unique experience in smooth conditions.
By placing all the participants according to their level of fitness, we will limit the number of riders who overtake others and considerably reduce the risk of bottlenecks on the approach to the first difficulties on the route.
Depending on your experience on L’Étape du Tour de France and your ability, you will be assigned a starting area number: the lower the starting area number, the earlier your start will take place.
Here are the criteria used to allocate the various starting areas:
1. Real time ranking in L’Étape du Tour de France in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017;
2. If you hold a 2026 FFC licence, your FFC cyclosport ranking will also be taken into consideration. Find information about this ranking here (in french).
3. The time you are aiming for on the 2026 Étape du Tour de France.
4. If you have taken part in a leading cycling event, we will also take this data into consideration when allocating your final starting area number.