The Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 reaches its final day on Sunday, 14th June, with stage 3 taking the riders from Nay to Jurançon over 114.4km. After Paula Blasi’s dominant solo win on the Tourmalet stage, the race now shifts into a very different kind of finale: shorter climbs, repeated ramps, narrow roads and a route that gives attackers one last chance to disturb the general classification.
UK viewers should have two main routes to watch the stage. HBO Max is expected to carry the race through Warner Bros. Discovery’s cycling coverage, while France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine has a free YouTube stream available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoePw_eWn8A. The race may also appear under Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, Eurosport International or women’s cycling in platform listings.
The key timing is simple: the neutralised start is at 10:45 BST, the real start is at 10:52 BST, live coverage is scheduled from 12:45 BST, and the finish in Jurançon is expected between around 13:43 and 14:02 BST. That means the broadcast should pick up the decisive second half of the stage, including the repeated climbs around Laroin, Jurançon, Gan and Bosdarros.
For wider race context, see our Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 full route guide, Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 preview and how to watch Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 in the UK.
What time does Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 start?
Stage 3 of the Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 starts in Nay on Sunday, 14th June.
The neutralised start is scheduled for 10:45 BST, with the real start expected at 10:52 BST after a short neutralised section. The stage finishes in Jurançon after 114.4km, with the expected finish window between roughly 13:43 and 14:02 BST.
Key stage 3 timings for UK viewers:
Date: Sunday, 14th June
Stage: Nay to Jurançon
Distance: 114.4km
Neutralised start: 10:45 BST
Real start: 10:52 BST
Live coverage from: 12:45 BST
Expected finish: 13:43-14:02 BST
The official broadcast window is scheduled to run until around 14:15 BST, which should allow enough time for the finish and immediate post-race images before the final classifications are confirmed.
Where can I watch Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 in the UK?
UK viewers should be able to watch stage 3 through HBO Max, with the race listed as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s cycling coverage. The event may also appear with Eurosport International branding, depending on how the live schedule is displayed.
There is also a free French-language stream through France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s YouTube channel. The stage 3 stream is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoePw_eWn8A and is the simplest fallback for UK viewers if the race is hard to find inside HBO Max.
The main UK viewing options are:
HBO Max, expected UK streaming route
TNT Sports or Eurosport International branding, depending on platform listings
France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine YouTube, free French-language stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoePw_eWn8A
The race can be listed under several names, so check for:
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées
CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées
Tour Féminin des Pyrénées
Women’s cycling
Eurosport International cycling
Because this is a smaller UCI Women’s ProSeries race rather than a Women’s WorldTour event, it may not always appear prominently on the front page of streaming apps. Checking the live sport or cycling sections manually is the safest approach.
Is Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées stage 3 free to watch in the UK?
Yes, stage 3 should be available free to watch in the UK through the France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine YouTube stream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoePw_eWn8A.
The main paid route remains HBO Max, but the free French-language stream gives UK viewers a straightforward way to watch the final stage without needing a subscription. The official race roadbook also lists digital live coverage in France and Europe, with coverage available in direct and delayed formats.
The free stream is likely to carry French commentary. The HBO Max or Eurosport International route may offer a more familiar platform experience for UK cycling fans, but the YouTube option is the simplest route if the race is hard to locate in the app.
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 route
Stage 3 runs from Nay to Jurançon over 114.4km. It is not a high-mountain stage like stage 2, but it is far from flat. The route repeatedly loops through short, steep climbs in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, with eight categorised third-category climbs packed into the day.
The official stage profile lists around 1,596m of elevation gain, with the race moving over rolling and punchy terrain rather than one long summit test. That makes the stage difficult to control, especially with teams tired from the Tourmalet stage.
The key feature is repetition. Several climbs appear more than once, including the Côte de Mercé, a short but brutal ramp of 590m at 10.34 per cent, with a maximum of 17 per cent. It appears late for the final time with just over 3.5km remaining, which gives attackers a very clear launch point before the run-in to Jurançon.
Key climbing points include:
MG 1: Bosdarros, 1.63km at 5.64 per cent, max 11 per cent
MG 2: Côte de Mercé, 590m at 10.34 per cent, max 17 per cent
MG 3: Jurançon, 2.14km at 6.82 per cent, max 12 per cent
MG 4: Bosdarros, 3.5km at 4.6 per cent, max 8 per cent
MG 5: Côte de Mercé, 590m at 10.34 per cent, max 17 per cent
MG 6: Jurançon, 2.14km at 6.82 per cent, max 12 per cent
MG 7: Bosdarros, 3.5km at 4.6 per cent, max 8 per cent
MG 8: Côte de Mercé, 590m at 10.34 per cent, max 17 per cent
The final classified climb is the most important one. The last passage of the Côte de Mercé crests inside the final 4km, and the road then drops through a technical section before the finish in Jurançon. The official route notes a dangerous descent with several tight bends after the climb, so positioning over the top could be just as important as the climb itself.
What is the stage 3 finish like?
The finish is on Avenue Corps Franc Pommiès in Jurançon, in front of the sports hall. The final straight is slightly curved and around 860m long after the roundabout on the D802.
The road narrows before opening out again towards the finish. The official arrival notes list a width of 3.8m from around 550m to 230m to go, then 5.5m until 60m to go, before widening to 7m for the final 60m. That means the fight for position before the last kilometre could matter, especially if a reduced group comes back together after the final Côte de Mercé.
This is unlikely to be a clean bunch sprint. The last short climb and technical descent should favour riders who can climb sharply, descend confidently and still sprint from a reduced group.
How stage 2 changed the GC before the final day
Paula Blasi starts stage 3 in control of the Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées after her solo win on stage 2. The UAE Team ADQ rider attacked on the Col du Tourmalet, rode clear over the summit and held her advantage to Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
UAE Team ADQ are in a commanding position, with Dominika Wlodarczyk also second overall at 1:59. That gives them both the yellow jersey and a second rider high on GC, which changes how the final stage can be controlled. They do not need to chase every move if Blasi is safe, but they cannot allow a dangerous group to take too much time.
Juliette Berthet, Clémence Latimier, Ema Comte and Emily Dixon are all part of the next group of GC riders at 1:59, while Usoa Ostolaza, Quinty Schoens and Yuliia Biriukova are further back at 3:46. That means the podium fight is still alive, but it will need aggressive racing rather than a conservative final day.
For more on the full team line-up, our full start list for Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 breaks down the key squads, while our Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 contenders preview explains why Blasi, Wlodarczyk, Berthet and Ostolaza were always likely to be central to the race.
Why stage 3 still matters
Stage 3 is not as mountainous as the Tourmalet stage, but it is awkward enough to make the final classification uncomfortable. The repeated short climbs mean there are multiple points where the race can split, and the final Côte de Mercé comes close enough to the finish to tempt a committed attack.
For Blasi, the priority is control. She has a strong advantage and a strong team, so the task is to avoid unnecessary risks, stay well positioned on the narrow climbs and keep the strongest rivals within reach. UAE Team ADQ should be able to use Wlodarczyk as both protection and a tactical option.
For the riders behind, the situation is different. A rider sitting nearly two minutes down cannot wait for a small sprint bonus or a late acceleration. They need to create pressure earlier, force UAE Team ADQ to chase, and try to isolate Blasi before the final circuit-style sequence around Jurançon.
The stage is also important for riders chasing a stage win rather than the overall. The final day is punchy enough for climbers, breakaway riders and fast finishers from a reduced group. If UAE Team ADQ control the GC battle without fully chasing the stage, a non-threatening attacker could still find space.
What time will the decisive part of stage 3 happen?
Live coverage is scheduled from 12:45 BST, which should bring viewers into the middle of the stage before the repeated climbs around Jurançon begin to decide the race.
The first passage through Jurançon comes around the 42km mark, before the race tackles another loop of short climbs. The second sprint in Jurançon comes with around 36km remaining, and from there the stage becomes increasingly difficult to manage. The final 20km include another Bosdarros climb, the last Côte de Mercé and the technical run back towards Jurançon.
The most important period should be from around 13:30 BST onwards. That is when the race moves into the final sequence of climbs and the GC teams will have to decide whether to defend, chase or attack.
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 live viewing summary
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 stage 3 takes place on Sunday, 14th June, from Nay to Jurançon over 114.4km. The neutralised start is at 10:45 BST, the real start is at 10:52 BST, live coverage is scheduled from 12:45 BST, and the finish is expected between around 13:43 and 14:02 BST.
UK viewers should check HBO Max for the main streaming coverage, with the race likely to appear under Warner Bros. Discovery, Eurosport International or cycling listings. A free French-language stream is also available through France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoePw_eWn8A.
The stage is the final day of the race and gives Paula Blasi the chance to seal overall victory after her Tourmalet stage win. The route is shorter and punchier than stage 2, but with repeated steep climbs and a final Côte de Mercé inside the last 4km, it still has enough difficulty to create one more late shake-up.
