Tour de France 2026: Week 2 “Ride Every Kilometre” – Massif Central & Northern Alps Heights

by Grand Tours Project
Region
Massif Central
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Avid
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Ride Every Kilometre tour is the ultimate way to experience the Tour de France, designed for serious riders committed to conquering Week 2 through the roads of central and northern France on the official route of the 2026 Tour de France. The journey begins in Aurillac and follows a route through the Massif Central, continues north through Burgundy, and into the northern Vosges, culminating in Le Markstein. A mid-race transfer takes you to Champagnole for a final stage of Week 2 finishing on Plateau de Solaison. You will ride every single kilometre of the official course the day before the professional peloton.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY

ARRIVAL DAY

Day 2: Stage 10 Aurillac - Le Lioran

167 km 3900 m

D4

Stage 10 Aurillac - Le Lioran

Day 3: Stage 11 Vichy - Nevers

161 km 1400 m

D4

Stage 11 Vichy - Nevers

Day 4: Stage 12 Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours - Chalon-sur-Saône

181 km 1800 m

D4

Stage 12 Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours - Chalon-sur-Saône

Day 5: Stage 13 Dole - Belfort

205 km 2500 m

D+

Stage 13 Dole - Belfort

Day 6: Stage 14 Mulhouse - Le Markstein

155 km 3800 m

D4

Stage 14 Mulhouse - Le Markstein

Day 7: Stage 15 Champagnole - Plateau de Solaison

184 km 3950 m

D+

Stage 15 Champagnole - Plateau de Solaison

Day 8: DEPARTURE DAY

DEPARTURE DAY

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Massif Central

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