Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Stage 18 of the 2026 Tour de France takes the race into the Alps with a tough 185-kilometer mountain stage finishing at Orcières-Merlette.

With five categorized climbs, including the final summit finish, this could be one of the last real chances for mountain attackers to go after a stage win before the race turns toward the major Alpe d’Huez battles.

In this preview, we break down what is at stake on Stage 18 and why Orcières-Merlette could be a key transition point in the final week.

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