Richard Carapaz Wins Alpe d’Huez Stage of Tour de France 2026

Richard Carapaz tackled the iconic Alpe d’Huez climb, covering 170. 9 km with more than 5,400 m of elevation gain.

The Ecuadorian rider surged ahead in the final kilometers, leaving his rivals behind and crossing the finish line first. His victory not only gave him the stage win but also solidified his position in the overall classification as the Tour enters its final phase.