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Live · Tour de France Femmes 2026 opens with a Lausanne loop stage
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The essentials
The first stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes took place on August 1, 2026, on a Swiss loop starting and finishing in Lausanne, between Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) won the stage and wears the first yellow jersey. The Dutch sprinter triumphed on the Côte de Saint-François, a climb steeper than announced, fending off attacks from the FDJ team.
- The opening stage takes place on August 1, 2026.
- The Swiss loop starts and finishes in Lausanne.
- The route runs through areas between Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva.
- Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the 2025 edition.
- 02.08 07:40Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) won the first stage on Saturday, securing the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. The Dutch sprinter triumphed on the Côte de Saint-François at the finish in Lausanne despite the climb being steeper than expected.
What we know
The opening stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes takes place in Switzerland on August 1, 2026, according to Le Monde.
The route forms a loop through areas between Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva, starting and finishing in Lausanne.
The defending champion
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot starts this edition as the defending champion after winning the Tour de France Femmes in 2025.
Timeline
- 2025Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins the Tour de France Femmes.
- August 1, 2026The opening stage starts in Lausanne, follows a loop through Switzerland and finishes in Lausanne.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 Tour de France Femmes begin?
The opening stage takes place on August 1, 2026.
Where is the opening stage held?
It follows a Swiss loop through areas between Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva, with both the start and finish in Lausanne.
Who won the 2025 edition?
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.
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