L’Étape du Tour de France Femmes by Zwift 2026

Name: L’Étape du Tour de France Femmes by Zwift
Start: 2026-08-06
End: 2026-08-06
Location: Vaison-la-Romaine

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⛰ Mountain 🏔 Altitude 😲 Unusual Venue 🏞 Nature 🚺 Women only

Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France)View on map
Next event : Thu, August 6, 2026Date confirmed
121 km
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The event in a few words

L'Étape du Tour is great...

...But the Tour de France Femmes by Swift stage is even better! 💅 If you’re up for a real day of riding with flavor, elevation, and a 100% women vibe, L’Etape du Tour de France Femmes by Zwift in Vaison-la-Romaine is exactly your playground 😉.

The challenge is colossal, worthy of the biggest Girl Boss in sport 💥. A 121 km route and 3,000 m of elevation gain await you 🥵. What makes this day absolutely magical is that you’ll ride exactly on the route of the 8th stage of the Tour de France Femmes. For the record, the Tour de France Femmes has become, in just a few years, one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, proving that women’s cycling is synonymous with pure spectacle and extraordinary courage🏆. Before getting down to serious business, you’ll have to conquer the Col de Suzette and the Col de la Madeleine (the Provençal little brother of Mont Ventoux), must-pass sections to earn your access to the Grail 🔥. And then the moment of truth arrives: Mont Ventoux 🏔️. Nicknamed the "Giant of Provence" or the "Bald Mountain," it terrifies as much as it fascinates. You’ll tackle it via Bédoin, the most legendary side: 15.7 km at an average of 8.8% 📈. Did you know the pros’ ascent record is the stuff of legend? This is where the biggest battles are won. Between the dense forest at the start and the lunar landscape at the summit where the wind howls through, you’ll need to draw on your inner strength to tame this relentless gradient 🌕. Crossing the finish line at the summit of the Observatory is an indescribable feeling of power 👑. You didn’t just do it—you did it on an official Tour stage, surrounded by a sisterhood of cyclists ready to celebrate every pedal stroke. So, ready to leave your mark on 2026 and show that Ventoux is just one more staircase on the way to your glory? Girl Power activated—see you at the top! 🏁

After the finish, stick around a bit: Vaison-la-Romaine is meant to be savored 🤤. Wander through the Upper Town up to the castle for the view, cross the Roman Bridge, then take a stroll around the archaeological site for a post-ride digestive walk 🌅. And if you want to extend the sweetness, grab a seat on a terrace in the center, or take a little getaway to the wine villages nearby to toast to your day as queen of the road 🍇.

So, who ~~run~~ roll the world? Girls 🤩

4 reasons to join this race

Ride in the slipstream of the pros 🏆

It’s the ultimate opportunity to experience the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift from the inside! You’ll feel the exact same adrenaline, the same buzz, and the same intensity as the world’s best cyclists. It’s your chance to prove that you, too, have what it takes to be a champion on one of the most prestigious stages in the history of women’s cycling 👑.

Tame the legendary Mont Ventoux 🏔️

Taking part in this stage means taking on the Giant of Provence, a monument of world sport that terrifies as much as it fascinates. Climbing its 15.7 km at 8.8% via Bédoin is a true rite of passage 💪. Between the dense forest and the final lunar landscape, you’ll face an extraordinary mental and physical challenge. Crossing the line at the summit of the Observatory isn’t just a sporting achievement—it’s a crowning moment that will earn you a forever place in the very exclusive circle of those who have conquered Ventoux.

A sisterhood and fiery energy 🔥

Imagine hundreds of women, all driven by the same passion and determination, setting off together from Vaison-la-Romaine. L'Étape du Tour Femmes is a concentrated shot of Woman Power where support and solidarity reign. Whether you choose the 98 km route or the 117 km one, you’ll be carried by an electric, caring atmosphere. It’s the perfect chance to meet other inspiring cyclists, share your doubts on the climbs, and celebrate your shared victories at the top 😍.

A Provençal postcard setting 🌿

Beyond the (joyful!) suffering on the climbs, your eyes are in for an unforgettable journey 😎. You’ll ride through the spectacular landscapes of the Baronnies, admire the delicate Dentelles de Montmirail, and breathe in the scent of the Rhône Valley vineyards in the middle of August. Between the Roman remains at the start and the endless panoramas from the summit of the Bald Mountain, every kilometer offers a visual reward worthy of the greatest films. It’s the perfect weekend to combine high-level sport with discovering a stunning region! 🔎

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Road Cycling⛰ Mountain 🏔 Altitude 😲 Unusual Venue 🏞 Nature 🚺 Women only

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Elevation gain : 3000mD+

A few more words

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of female energy by taking on the official route of the 8th stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift ! ✨ Right from the start in Vaison-la-Romaine, you’ll be carried by a sisterhood of Girl Boss ready to tame an exceptional 121 km course with 3,000 m of positive elevation gain 🏔️. After crossing the Roman Bridge, you’ll set off toward the Baronnies with the Col de Propiac as an appetizer, before riding through the vineyards and the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail 🍇. The pressure ramps up a notch with the back-to-back cols of Suzette and Madeleine, because you’re entering the legendary finale reserved for the world’s elite. 🏆 The Mont Ventoux awaits you with its dizzying numbers: 15.7 km of climbing at an average of 8.8% from Bédoin. 📏 There’s no room for improvisation here, because from the Saint-Estève turn, the gradient brutally settles between 9 and 10% in a dense, demanding forest🌲. That’s where your mindset takes over, finding a steady rhythm so you don’t blow up before reaching the famous Chalet Reynard 🥵. Once out of the woods, the scenery becomes lunar, mineral, and wind-swept, forcing a heroic final effort against the "Bald Mountain" 🌕. The last hectometers after the Col des Tempêtes are a battle against gravity where every pedal stroke brings you closer to glory 💨. Crossing the line at 1,910 m of altitude, you’re not just finishing a race—you’re taming a giant and proving your raw strength to the world 💪. It’s a unique chance to make history by riding the sacred tarmac of a Tour stage, surrounded by women who, like you, have decided to become legends ! 🏁

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

: From Tuesday 4 to Wednesday 5 August 2026, there will be 2 days of the event village in Vaison-la-Romaine. You’ll be able to pick up your bib number there and make your final adjustments with our partners & exhibitors.
Hours:
Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 10am to 7pm
Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 10am to 7pm
: Yes, you must have been born in 2008 at the latest.
: €145.
: Each participant will have access to the aid stations set up along the route and after the finish line. When leaving an aid station, each participant must ensure they have the amount of water and food they will need to reach the next one.
: MANDATORY: For reasons aimed at ensuring safety and the smooth running of the event, each participant must present themselves at the start with a hard-shell helmet on their head with the chinstrap fastened and keep it on for the entire duration of the race.
: You can check the race rules here