Tour de France 2026 Stage 3: What time to watch, key moments and TV guide
Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de France takes the peloton from Granollers to Les Angles over 195.53 mountainous kilometres, with almost 3,900 metres of elevation gain and a punchy uphill finish in the Pyrénées Orientales.
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After two opening stages that forced the general classification contenders to stay firmly on alert, stage 3 poses a different kind of question. Will the Tour see another day shaped by the favourites, or will the road to Les Angles open the door for a breakaway?
The stage also carries an unusual backdrop, with no spectators allowed along the final 40 kilometres because of wildfire restrictions in the Pyrénées Orientales.
Will Visma | Lease a Bike allow the breakaway to take control, or will UAE Team Emirates-XRG chase a win for Tadej Pogačar?
Tour de France stage 3 key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Date | July 6th 2026 |
Route | Granollers to Les Angles |
Distance | 195.53km |
Elevation | 3868m |
Terrain | Medium mountain |
Start time | 12:20 (CET) |
Expected finish time | 16:54 to 17:23 CET |
Tour de France stage 3 key moments
| Key moment | Expected time CET | Distance to finish |
|---|---|---|
Start in Granollers | 12:20 | 195.9 km |
Côte de Sant Feliu de Codines | 12:48 to 12:51 | 178.7 km |
Intermediate sprint in Campdevànol | 14:36 to 14:50 | 97.5 km |
Col de Toses | 15:23 to 15:43 | 68.2 km |
Race enters France | 15:55 to 16:18 | 39.7 km |
Col du Calvaire | 16:24 to 16:51 | 23.6 km |
Final climb to Les Angles | 16:51 to 17:20 | 1.8 km |
Finish in Les Angles | 16:54 to 17:23 | 0 km |
How to watch Tour de France stage 3?
| Country or region | Broadcaster or streaming service | Price |
|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports, HBO Max | Paid |
United States | NBC Sports, Peacock | Paid |
Canada | FloBikes | Paid |
Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | Free |
Italy | Rai, RaiPlay, Eurosport, HBO Max, Discovery+ | Free and paid |
Switzerland | SRG SSR | Free |
Belgium | RTBF, Sporza, VRT highlights | Free highlights |
Europe | Eurosport, HBO Max, Discovery+ | Paid |
Central America | ESPN | Paid |
Japan | J Sports | Paid |
China | Zhibo TV | Paid |
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