Route confirmed: stage 3 of Tour de France Femmes 2026

• Stage 3 of Tour de France Femmes 2026 will run from Jennevois to Poligny, covering 3 laps between the two towns. Start — 13:25, finish — 17:52.
• According to L’ÉQUIPE, the route will be based on a loop close to Poligny: the riders will depart at 11:25 and finish at 16:51, with the stage distance set at 157 km.
• The Guardian describes the stage as 156.5 km, including a climb of 2,500m in total elevation gain, with an expected temperature of 33–35C.

Stage 3 of Tour de France Femmes 2026 will take place over a 157 km route between Jennevois and Poligny. L’ÉQUIPE reports that, under an ASO schedule, the start is set for 13:25, with the finish in Poligny at 17:52.

Based on material from L’ÉQUIPE, the stage will unfold as follows: the race will start in Jennevois at 11:25 and finish in Poligny at 16:51. The publication also notes that the first riders to leave will be about 80 kilometres into the stage when the race reaches the first major climb, which is expected to be a key test for the day’s contenders.

L’ÉQUIPE says the stage profile features a climb of Côté de Chaux-Champagny (1.8 km at 6.4%), which, according to the outlet, should be decisive for the race—especially given the expected heat. The Guardian, meanwhile, characterises the stage as having a different kind of challenge, with a total elevation gain of 2,500m and an expected temperature range of 33–35C, which could make the final 25 km particularly difficult for the riders.

Meanwhile, The Guardian says the distance will be 156.5 km, while L’ÉQUIPE puts it at 157 km. The two outlets also differ on the start and finish times: The Guardian has the start at 13:25 and the finish at 17:52, while L’ÉQUIPE lists the same times for the stage.

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