L’Étape du Tour 2026
Ready... Set… Rise to the challenge. Conquer a mountain stage of the Tour de France to help save men’s lives.
Take on the 2026 L’Étape du Tour de France and pedal the path of the pros.
Sign up for L’Étape du Tour 2026 to tackle this prestigious, closed-road route with breathtaking views and ambitious elevation. Whether you’re chasing a PB or a bucket list experience, you can ride in the same conditions as the Tour de France pros.
1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer – 1 in 4 if you’re Black. By joining Prostate Cancer UK’s L’Étape du Tour peloton, you’d not only be in for a challenge, but your hard work would help to raise vital funds and awareness of the most common cancer in men.
Ride for the men you love. Ride for Prostate Cancer UK.
Already bought your General Entry place?
If you’re looking to secure your own place in the event, registrations open 3 November.
Nuts and bolts:
Just days before the professionals take on Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2026, you’ll hit the road with 16,000 other riders in the biggest amateur cyclosportive in Europe.
Please note, you must be at least 18 years old to take part in L’Étape du Tour 2026.
⏲️ WHEN: 19 July 2026
🗺️ START: Le Bourg d'Oisans
🚴 FINISH: Alpe d'Huez
What’s waiting for you:
- A warm welcome – the team will be in touch with invaluable tips, fundraising insights, and guidance.
- Exclusive gear – a free, branded jersey so you can cycle in style and spot other Prostate Cancer UK riders on the day.
- Travel and accommodation deals – chat with Destination Sport Experiences for an exclusive travel package.
How to enter:
Secure a charity place
Submit an application and if successful, pay a £50 registration fee and pledge to raise £750 for Prostate Cancer UK. Just a reminder, to take part in this event you must have been born in 2008 or earlier.
Join with your own general entry place
Register here to join our team if you’ve already purchased your own general entry place from the event organisers. Dedicate your ride to the men in your lives and help to fund lifesaving research and vital support services for those affected by prostate cancer.
Apply for a charity place
Apply for one of our charity places. If successful, you'll pay a £50 registration fee and pledge to fundraise £750 to help save men's lives.
FAQs
No worries! The event organisers have a page on their website with all the info you’ll need, which you can access here. It covers rules, race numbers, luggage, and more.
You’ll receive everything you need to compete before the race, including: your race number, 4 pins, a road map, stickers, a number plate and cable ties for your bike, an electronic timing chip in the number plate, a baggage label, and a Welcome Bag.
Medical and mechanical assistance will be available throughout the race, as well as feeding stations and transport to the finish line if you’re unable to finish.
After the race, you’ll receive a Finisher’s medal and have access to the Finish Village with food, entertainment, and time to debrief with your fellow riders.
All bikes approved by the French Cycling Federation are accepted, excluding electric bikes and recumbent bikes. Handlebar extensions aren’t permitted, and helmets are mandatory.
Aside from your race number and event pack, you’ll need a helmet, can, repair kit with two tubes, and a pump to deal with punctures.
Individual Accident Insurance is not mandatory but is recommended by the organisers. You could also take out Cancellation Insurance if you wanted to. For more information on this, check out TimeTo’s FAQs under the ‘Insurances’ tab.
L'Étape du Tour is certified by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (FFC), and in order to participate in this event, you must possess a sports license, medical certificate, or Module Santé.
You can find further details here under the ‘Medical certificate’ tab.
For logistical queries, we’d recommend getting in touch with the event organisers themselves. You can do this on the TimeTo website using their contact form.
Contact us
If you have questions about applying, fundraising, or would like to chat about this event with a member of our team, we’d be happy to help!
Drop us an email at [email protected] – we aim to respond within 2 working days.
Or, give us a call on 020 3310 7034. We’re available by phone Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm. If we miss your call, leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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