Stage 18 Opens the Tour’s Mountain Finale with a Breakaway Chance
Stage 18 covers 185.2km from Voiron to Orcières-Merlette, climbing about 3,900m and kicking off three brutal Alpine days to close the 2026 Tour. The final climb averages 6.7% over 7.1km, making it tough for pure climbers but still favorable to a well-escorted breakaway; Start: 6:35 a.m. ET, Est. Finish: 11:12 a.m. ET, setting the stage for an increasingly Mountain-focused finale.