Stage 14 of the 2026 Tour de France linked Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering on Saturday 18 July 2026. It was a mountain stage of 155.3 km with 3,800 m of climbing, with two passes through Le Markstein. This page is kept as an archive of the times, route and restrictions published before the race. It reports no result or timing.
Scheduled times for stage 14
The official stage page gave the publicity caravan a 10:55 departure from Mulhouse and a neutralised start for the peloton at 13:10. Two windows had been announced at Le Markstein:
- first pass on the line: 14:42 to 14:52;
- final finish: 17:24 to 17:52.
These were estimates based on three scheduled paces, not actual passing times.
The route, with two passes at Le Markstein
The route first climbed the Grand Ballon, then reached Le Markstein for the first time. It continued towards Ventron and Bussang via the col du Page and the Ballon d’Alsace, then returned over the col du Haag for the finish. Our Route des Crêtes guide gives the tourist context of the area.
Roads closed on 17 and 18 July
The measures published by Inforoute Alsace were:
- the Markstein summit closed to motor vehicle traffic and parking, except authorised vehicles, rescue, security forces and residents;
- access via the Grand Ballon (RD431) and Kruth (RD27) closed from Friday 17 July at 19:00 to Saturday 18 July at 22:00;
- RD1066 and RN66 closed on Saturday from 13:00 to 18:30, and RN66 also on Friday from 13:30 to 17:30;
- progressive closures announced from Wednesday 15 July.
This information dates from our check of 15 July 2026. The Inforoute page no longer displays its content on 6 October: do not treat it as the current state of the roads.
Access announced by car and by bike
The Tour had published a car access page with suggested car parks at the start and finish, and a supervised, free bike park on reservation. That page recommended no car park or route from La Bresse.
What comes next?
The official Tour site shows the dates of the next edition: 2 to 25 July 2027. No 2027 route was read, and no stage at Le Markstein or in the Hautes-Vosges is confirmed in the sources consulted on 6 October 2026. To plan a visit to the area outside the race, see the guide to Le Markstein and the Grand Ballon.
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Frequently asked questions
When did the Tour de France reach Le Markstein in 2026?
Stage 14 Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering took place on Saturday 18 July 2026. Before the race the organiser gave a first pass on the line between 14:42 and 14:52 and a final finish between 17:24 and 17:52, depending on the riders' pace.
Which roads were closed around Le Markstein?
Inforoute Alsace had announced the closure of the access roads via the Grand Ballon (RD431) and Kruth (RD27) from Friday 17 July at 19:00 to Saturday 18 July at 22:00. The RD1066 and RN66 were due to close on Saturday from 13:00 to 18:30, and the RN66 also on Friday from 13:30 to 17:30.
Will the Tour go through Le Markstein in 2027?
No stage at Le Markstein or in the Hautes-Vosges is confirmed by the sources read on 6 October 2026. The official Tour site only shows the dates of the next edition, 2 to 25 July 2027. The route was not read here.
Was a bike park planned for stage 14?
Yes. The Tour offered a supervised, free bike park on reservation, according to the official "by bike" page still online on 6 October 2026.