The Tour de France Femmes 2026 continued with an exhilarating sixth stage from Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône, featuring six categorized climbs over 153 kilometers. As the race unfolded, the front group shrank to 32 riders, including the top three in the General Classification: Marlen Reusser, Demi Vollering, and Kasia Niewiadoma.

Key Moments of the Race:

• At 46 km to go, the pace intensified as EF Education–Oatly and FDJ United-Suez worked to maintain control for Vollering.
• 50 km to go, the world champion Magdeleine Vallieres set a fierce pace before dropping back, allowing Paula Blasi of UAE Team L’Imad to take over.
• 55 km to go, a significant mechanical issue for Kim Le Court caused her to fall behind, but she was aided back into the race by teammates.
• 80 km to go, the breakaway led by Adegeest and Aalerud maintained a gap of 1 minute 27 seconds against the peloton.

This stage, while not as steep as the upcoming Mont Ventoux, still posed a formidable challenge with 2,600 meters of vertical ascent. The day promised excitement as riders positioned themselves for potential breakaways, especially with the looming test of the infamous climb.

As the race progresses, the dynamics between teams and individual ambitions continue to evolve, setting the stage for a gripping showdown in the days ahead.