Report: Summit finish planned for stage 3 of the 2026 TdF
The 2026 men's Tour de France could get an early start on the climbing, reports radio network France Bleu. The official route presentation is October 23, one month from today, but France Bleu affiliate ICI Occitanie quoted a local official as saying that it is "99% certain" that the third stage will finish at the Pla de Mir ski resort.
That would mark the earliest ever summit finish for the Tour, and it would likely be a consequential one as the resort is at 1,800 meters above sea level. The 2026 men's Tour is due to start in Barcelona, Spain, but recently the UCI and the Spanish government have been at odds over pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted the recent Vuelta a España. The Spanish government has voiced support for the protests, while the UCI has strongly condemned the government's stance and said it "calls into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events," which could affect the Grand Depart. [France Bleu]
