Tour de France 2026 stage 13 preview, profiles, favourites and predictions - Final breakaway stage of the week to provide fireworks

The 2026 Tour de France runs from July 4 to July 26, featuring 21 stages across France and Spain, with the Grand Départ hosted in Barcelona, Catalunya. Stage 13, previewed on July 16, 2026, is described as the final breakaway stage of the week, set against a race course that includes iconic climbs such as Alpe d'Huez, the Col du Galibier, and the Plateau de Solaison. GC contenders Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard are among the leading favourites in the overall classification.