Final Stage of Tour de France Shortened Due to Fires, Held Entirely in Paris
The 21st and final stage of the Tour de France has been shortened from 133 km to 89 km due to fires burning in departments the race was set to pass through. The decision was made by the French Minister of the Interior, who reassigned security forces to fire-affected areas, citing a lack of policing for the original route. The stage, originally linking Thoiry to Paris, will now be held entirely within the city of Paris on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The revised schedule includes a departure from Thoiry at 1:20 PM, a team presentation at 3:40 PM, and an official start from the finish line at 5:50 PM, with cyclists completing two additional laps on the Champs-Élysées before heading to the Montmartre circuit for a scheduled finish at 7:45 PM. The Tour organization expressed solidarity with affected populations and thanked all parties for understanding the exceptional measures.
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