The Tour de France Femmes faces one of its major mountain tests today as stage seven takes the race to Mont Ventoux.
The official route lists the stage on Friday 7 August 2026, covering 146.8 kilometres from La Voulte-sur-Rhone to Mont Ventoux. The mountain stage brings the peloton to one of cycling’s most recognised climbs near the end of the race.
With the race moving towards its closing stages, the Ventoux route gives the general classification contenders and climbing specialists a demanding platform. The distance and destination make the stage one of the key tests on the 2026 route, with the finish carrying particular significance because of the mountain’s place in the sport.
The stage begins in La Voulte-sur-Rhone before the riders head towards the final ascent. While the official listing sets out the route and distance, its importance is clear from the choice of finish: Mont Ventoux is among the climbs most closely associated with decisive racing in major tours.
For the peloton, the stage represents a shift into high mountain racing at a point when the race is running out of road. A 146.8-kilometre route to Ventoux is not simply a transfer between towns but a concentrated test of endurance, positioning and climbing strength.
The Tour de France Femmes continues with stage seven as one of the defining days of the route. By placing Mont Ventoux so close to the end of the race, organisers have given the riders a prominent challenge before the final outcome is settled.