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Stage 4Road Stage7 July 2026

Stage 4: Carcassonne to Foix

182km
3,259m elevation
Stage 4 details
Stage4
TypeRoad Stage
DateTuesday 7 July 2026
RouteCarcassonne → Foix
Distance182 km
Elevation3,259 m

Why This Stage Matters

Another early chance for climbers to expose rivals. The jagged profile can create splits if the pace rises and can shuffle the top ten before the first rest day.

Stage Highlights

  • Col de Villerouge: 8.6 km at 3%
  • Col de Bedos: 3.4 km at 4.3%
  • Col du Paradis: 6.4 km at 4.1%
  • Col de Coudins: 10.5 km at 5.5%
  • Col de Montségur: 6.9 km at 6.6%

The Route

182 km with roughly 3,300 m of elevation gain. Successive hills make the day lumpy rather than decisive, but the accumulation hurts riders who recover poorly.

How the Race Is Likely to Be Ridden

The racing typically shows up as riders tackling the hills with varying speeds, creating potential gaps. The flow of the race may change as riders navigate the undulating terrain, offering dynamic viewing.

Expert Insight

“Heat, wind, and rolling roads can split the bunch before anyone realises it.”

This part of France can feel like riding in a fan oven, and the crosswinds turn it into a knife fight. The profile looks manageable, but the constant rises and false flats sap you while everyone fights for shelter. If the wind swings, echelons form fast and the gaps open while you’re still arguing for a wheel. Miss the split and you spend the rest of the day paying interest in minutes.

2026 Route Preview Interview - December 2025

Stuart O'Grady in the midst of his team in yellow during the team time trial at the 2001 Tour de France

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The Viewing Experience

The racing typically shows up as riders tackling the hills with varying speeds, creating potential gaps. The flow of the race may change as riders navigate the undulating terrain, offering dynamic viewing.

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