Tour de France 2026 Stage 13 Preview: GC Fight Or Escape?

Stage 13 of the Tour de France 2026 heads to Belfort with a dangerous late test: the Ballon d’Alsace coming around 30 kilometers from the finish.

That climb could give the General Classification riders a chance to test each other, but it also could be the perfect launchpad for a breakaway to go clear.

We break down the route to Belfort, the late climb and the tactical question at the heart of the stage: will the GC teams try to shake things up, or will they let the escape fight for victory?