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Tour de France Stage 3 Without Fans

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Tour de France stage three will be held without spectators due to wildfire concerns, featuring a 195.5km route from Granollers to Les Angles.

The third stage of the Tour de France will proceed without fans amid wildfire concerns. The 195.5km route from Granollers to Les Angles begins at 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET. esporist.com

According to ex-racer and technical director Thierry Gouvenou, the stage features a category-one climb at Col de Toses (9.3km at 6.5%). The finale includes the Col du Calvaire near Font-Romeu and a final 1.5km climb to Les Angles at 7% gradient, offering attackers opportunities for stage wins and possibly the yellow jersey.

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