Come and cheer on the runners, enjoy the wide range of activities on offer and share a unique experience on one of the most beautiful stages in the Jura Mountains.
The Tour de France is stopping off in the Pays de Gex
In 2026, the Pays de Gex – Monts Jura region will host the world’s biggest cycle race on two occasions:
- The Men’s Tour de France on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- The Tour de France Femmes on Monday 3 August 2026.
Two unmissable events where you can cheer on the world’s best cyclists as they pass by and enjoy the many activities organised across the region.
Men’s Tour de France – Sunday 19 July 2026
The towns and villages through which the route passes
Stage 15 of the Tour de France will run from Champagnole to the Plateau de Solaison, passing through several towns in the Pays de Gex: Mijoux, Lélex, Chézery-Forens and Léaz.
The day’s activities
Chézery-Forens: Tour Village
The Tour village will host several entertainment areas:
- A VIP AREA reserved exclusively for VIP guests
Village events:
- Catering and refreshment bar
- Official refreshment area for runners
- Discovering Bleu de Gex
Col de la Faucille & Mijoux
- Double zip-line descent with stunt cyclists
- A festive atmosphere all day long
- Refreshments and catering
Valserine Golf Club
- A giant screen to watch the stage on
- Introductory golf lessons
- Entertainment and catering
Tour de France Femmes – Monday 3 August 2026
The towns and villages through which the route passes
Stage 3 will link Geneva to Poligny and will follow the roads of the Pays de Gex through:
- Versonnex
- Cessy
- Gex
- Mijoux
The female cyclists will, in particular, tackle the legendary Col de la Faucille, the stage’s first major climb.
Col de la Faucille
Les animations
- A giant screen to watch the race live
- Local farmers’ market
- A welcoming space and catering facilities
- Val Mijoux chairlift open to the public
Practical information
Traffic and parking
The passage of the Tour de France will result in temporary traffic restrictions along the entire route.
Traffic regulations and detailed information concerning:
- road closures,
- closing times,
- recommended car parks,
- areas where parking is prohibited,
- access for local residents,
will be published in stages as the event approaches.
Performance times
Please find below the timings for the riders’ and the support convoy’s passages for:
Come and watch the race
We recommend that you plan your journey in advance and arrive several hours before the promotional convoy and the peloton pass through.
Follow the Tour de France
Find all the official information regarding: the detailed route, scheduled start times, teams, riders, standings and live coverage at:
Take on the Tour de France challenge
To mark the Tour de France’s visit, the Tourist Office invites you to put your legs to the test in our cycling challenge!
How can I take part?
- Please visit one of our travel agencies.
- Please sign up on the tablet provided.
- Get on your bike and give it your all!
- Please let our team know your time so that it can be recorded in the rankings.
📅 Challenge open from 1 July to 3 August
Two bikes fitted with indoor trainers are waiting for you at our branches in Gex and Lélex. The aim? To achieve the best time possible and try to be among the challenge’s top performers.
So, are you ready to take on the other competitors and soak up the atmosphere of the Tour de France in the Pays de Gex?
Thematics
