The final mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France delivered a spectacular showdown on the legendary climb to Alpe d’Huez. Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) capped off an aggressive day in the breakaway with a memorable solo victory, while American Sepp Kuss (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) provided one of the most dramatic moments of the Tour. Kuss attacked late in the stage and appeared poised to challenge for the win before crashing twice in the closing kilometers, including a frightening fall on the descent. Showing remarkable determination, he remounted both times and fought back to finish third. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) safely matched the other general classification contenders to all but secure his fifth Tour de France title heading into the final stage, while Carapaz also locked up the King of the Mountains jersey.
Stage 20 Results
- Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost)
- Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe)
- Sepp Kuss (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
- Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
General Classification After Stage 20
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
- Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe)
- Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
- Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM Team)
- Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious)
Watch the 2026 Tour de France Stage 20 Highlights
Stage 21 Preview – Paris Champs-Élysées
The 2026 Tour de France concludes on Sunday with Stage 21, a shortened 89 km finale on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris. Although the overall classification is expected to remain unchanged, the world’s top sprinters will battle for one final prestigious stage victory on cycling’s most famous finishing circuit. Fans can also expect the traditional celebration of the yellow jersey before the race concludes in the heart of Paris.
How to Watch Stage 21
Cycling fans in the United States can watch the final stage live on Peacock, with additional television coverage available on NBC. International viewers can watch through their local Tour de France broadcast partners. Be sure to tune in for the ceremonial ride into Paris, the fast-paced laps around the Champs-Élysées, and the final sprint that brings the 2026 Tour de France to a close.
