When is the Tourmalet today? Key times for Tour de France 2026 Stage 6
The first major mountain test of the 2026 Tour de France arrives today, with the peloton heading from Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre over the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet. The stage is 186.2 kilometres long, includes almost 4,100 metres of climbing and could create the first real gaps between Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Paul Seixas and Remco Evenepoel.
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Tour de France Stage 6 times
| Key moment | Expected time CEST | Distance to finish |
|---|---|---|
Start in Pau | 12:25 | 186.2 km |
Côte de Loucrup | 13:57 to 14:06 | 135.3 km |
Intermediate sprint in Pouzac | 14:07 to 14:17 | 127.1 km |
Côte de Mauvezin | 14:32 to 14:45 | 108.9 km |
Col d'Aspin | 15:37 to 15:58 | 68.1 km |
Col du Tourmalet | 16:30 to 16:58 | 38.4 km |
Final climb towards Gavarnie-Gèdre | 16:49 to 17:19 | 19.8 km |
Finish in Gavarnie-Gèdre | 17:29 to 18:05 | 0 km |
When should you watch Tour de France Stage 6?
If you only want to watch the decisive part of the stage, tune in from around 15:30 CEST. The Col d’Aspin is expected between 15:37 and 15:58, while the peloton should reach the top of the Col du Tourmalet between 16:30 and 16:58. The finish in Gavarnie-Gèdre is expected between 17:29 and 18:05.
Why is the Tourmalet important today?
The Col du Tourmalet is the biggest climb of the day and comes with 38.4 kilometres still to race. That makes it too far from the finish for a simple summit attack, but perfect for teams looking to reduce the group before the final climb.
If UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Visma | Lease a Bike or Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe set a hard pace here, the first serious general classification gaps of the Tour could open before Gavarnie-Gèdre.
How to watch the Tourmalet Tour de France stage 6?
| 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 |
FAQ
What time is the Tourmalet today?
The Col du Tourmalet is expected between 16:30 and 16:58 CEST during Tour de France Stage 6.
Where does Tour de France Stage 6 finish?
Stage 6 finishes in Gavarnie-Gèdre after 186.2 kilometres of racing from Pau.
How far is the Tourmalet from the finish?
The top of the Col du Tourmalet comes 38.4 kilometres before the finish.
Is Stage 6 the first big mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France?
Yes, Stage 6 is the first major mountain test, with almost 4,100 metres of climbing and the Col
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