FAQ

L’Étape Piemonte by Tour de France will take place from 30 to 31 May 2026 and is an event designed for everyone: cycling enthusiasts, cycle tourists and families.

– New edition of L’Étape by Tour de France event in Italy

– Refreshments along the race route

– Safe route: roads closed along the route

– Chip timing for the Granfondo and Mediofondo

– Side events: Yellow Night Concert, Pasta Party, Expo Area

– Expo Village set-up

– Tour de France Museum

Click here to access the recording: https://www.endu.net/it/events/etape-entracque/

Registration closes the day before the cycling competition (30 May 2026).

L’Étape Piemonte will take place in the village of Entracque, in the Cuneo Valleys in Piedmont, an ideal area for cycling thanks to its unspoilt nature, mountains and scenic roads.

Granfondo: 144.8 km and 2,894 m of elevation gain
Mediofondo: 114.7 km and 2,184 m of elevation gain
Cicloturistica: 50.79 km and 795 m of elevation gain

If you would like more information about the various travel packages available through local agreements, organised in collaboration with OM Cycling Tour, please contact us at the following email addresses: info@letapepiemonte.it    alessandro@omcyclingtours.com

For more information about bike hire, please contact us at:

info@letapepiemonte.it

You can purchase clothing from the Étape Italy collection on the Parentini website or by writing to: valentina@officinemattio.com

The start and finish are in the village of Entracque in Viale J.F Kennedy.

You can collect your race pack:

– Saturday 30th from 8am to 7pm

– Sunday 31st from 7am to 8:30am.

When registering, you can choose between the cycle tour and the competitive race. During the event, those registered for the cycle tour will only take part in that route. Those registered for the competitive race, on the other hand, will be able to choose during the route whether to take on the Granfondo or the Mediofondo.

It is mandatory to display the race number in a visible and unaltered manner, both on the bicycle and on the back. The number must not be rolled up. Competitors with numbers that are not clearly visible will be disqualified.

The starting grid is assigned based on the type of services purchased.

– VIP grid: located at the front, immediately below the starting arch.

– First grid: immediately following the VIP grid.

– ‘French-style’ grid: for everyone else, access is based on arrival time at the grid. The earlier you arrive, the further forward you start.

The rankings will be available online on the ENDU website after the event.

All athletes who cross the finish line will be awarded the official medal.

Polka dot jersey: awarded to the athlete who completes the uphill sections in the shortest time.

Green jersey: awarded to the fastest athlete in the timed flat sections.

Yellow jersey: awarded to the athletes who cross the finish line first.

White jersey: awarded to athletes under 25 who cross the finish line first (overall men’s and women’s competition).

For Granfondo/Mediofondo participants, the Pasta Party is included in the registration fee. Accompanying persons can participate by purchasing a Pasta Party ticket at the Expo Village at a special price.

To participate in the Granfondo/Mediofondo, you need a competitive medical certificate stating ‘cycling’. For the Cicloturistica, a non-competitive medical certificate is sufficient.

L’Étape Piemonte is much more than a race: it is a real event dedicated to music, culture and conviviality. During the weekend, there will be numerous side events open to everyone.

The cost of the cycling tour is €25, including a race pack and pasta party. 

 Yes, as long as they are accompanied, up to the age of 18.

You can find the rules at the following link:

https://letapeitaly.it/regolamento-piemonte/ 

Yes, you can participate in both the Granfondo/Mediofondo and Cicloturistica with an e-bike. Those who use electric bikes:

– are not included in the overall ranking

– receive a different coloured race number

For more information on the rules, please contact us at: info@letapepiemonte.it