Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 takes place from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June, with three stages in the French Pyrenees and a stronger place on the calendar after moving up to UCI Women’s ProSeries level.
For UK viewers, the clearest live route should be HBO Max, with the race also listed by the organiser for Eurosport International. The official race roadbook states that the 2026 edition will have daily live coverage through NoA/France.tv, YouTube F3 NA, HBO Max, Discovery+ and Eurosport International. In the UK, that means HBO Max should be the main platform to check, with TNT Sports or Eurosport branding also possible depending on how the daily listings appear.
The race is short, but it should be highly selective. Stage 1 runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mourenx, stage 2 takes the riders from Arrens-Marsous to Bagnères-de-Bigorre via the Tourmalet, and stage 3 finishes between Nay and Jurançon. It is exactly the sort of race that can reward climbers, developing GC riders and teams willing to race aggressively from the start.
For wider race context, the beginner’s guide to Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 explains why the race matters, while the brief history of Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées looks at how quickly the event has developed since its first edition.
Where can I watch Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 in the UK?
UK viewers should check HBO Max for live coverage of Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026.
The organiser lists HBO Max and Eurosport International among the official daily live broadcast routes for the race. For UK cycling fans, HBO Max is now the main streaming route for Warner Bros. Discovery cycling coverage, replacing the old Discovery+ pattern for most current live cycling access.
It is also worth checking the TNT Sports and Eurosport listings on race mornings, as the race may appear under Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées, CIC Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, cycling, live sport or Eurosport International.
Is Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 on HBO Max?
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 is listed by the organiser for HBO Max.
That should make HBO Max the main UK streaming route. The race may not always be promoted as prominently as the biggest Women’s WorldTour events, so it is worth checking the live sport and cycling sections manually. Search for both the full race name and the shorter CIC Tour Féminin des Pyrénées title if it does not appear immediately.
The race has daily live coverage listed, so viewers should expect live pictures across all three stages rather than only a final-stage broadcast.
Is Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 on Eurosport or TNT Sports?
The organiser lists Eurosport International among the live coverage routes for the 2026 race.
For UK viewers, that usually means checking the Warner Bros. Discovery ecosystem, especially HBO Max and any TNT Sports or Eurosport cycling listings. The exact UK presentation may vary by day, particularly because the race runs across a busy period of the cycling calendar.
As ever with smaller stage races, the key is to check the schedule on the morning of each stage. Listings may appear late or under slightly different race names.
Photo Credit: Cor VosIs Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 free to watch in the UK?
There is no confirmed UK free-to-air broadcast for Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026.
The organiser lists YouTube F3 NA and NoA/France.tv among the daily broadcast routes, but those are French regional options and should not be treated as guaranteed UK free coverage. UK viewers should assume that the main reliable live route is HBO Max, with Eurosport International also listed by the organiser.
Race updates should still be available through official race channels, team feeds, live tickers and post-race highlights.
What time is Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 on in the UK?
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 runs for three stages from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June.
The roadbook timings are in French local time, which is one hour ahead of the UK. The key UK timings are:
Stage 1, Friday, 12th June
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mourenx
Distance: 118.6km
Neutralised start: 10:30 BST
Official start: approximately 10:39 BST
Expected finish: 13:42-14:02 BST
Stage 2, Saturday, 13th June
Arrens-Marsous to Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Distance: 94.9km
Neutralised start: 10:00 BST
Official start: 10:15 BST
Expected finish: 12:53-13:13 BST
Stage 3, Sunday, 14th June
Nay to Jurançon
Distance: 114.4km
Neutralised start: 10:45 BST
Official start: 10:52 BST
Expected finish: 13:43-14:02 BST
The exact live broadcast windows may not cover every kilometre, but the organiser’s roadbook confirms daily live coverage. Stage 2 is the obvious key day for GC viewers because the route includes the Tourmalet before the finish in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
What is Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées?
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées is a women’s professional stage race held in the French Pyrenees. In 2026, it steps up to UCI Women’s ProSeries level, which puts it one tier below the Women’s WorldTour and gives it a stronger competitive platform.
The race was first held in 2022 and has quickly become one of the clearest climbing-focused stage races on the women’s calendar outside the biggest events. Its value is obvious: women’s cycling needs more races where climbers and developing GC riders can lead teams, make mistakes, recover, and prove themselves across consecutive hard days.
The 2026 edition is built around three stages. Stage 1 from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mourenx is the day most likely to suit a sprint or reduced finish. Stage 2 from Arrens-Marsous to Bagnères-de-Bigorre is the queen stage, with the Tourmalet giving the race its major mountain reference point. Stage 3 from Nay to Jurançon then gives the race a sharp, repeated-climb finale that can still change the general classification.
Why Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées is worth watching
The appeal of Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées is that it is short, hard and easy to understand. There is no long opening phase and no room for a rider to slowly build into the race. If a GC contender loses time on the opening day or struggles on the Tourmalet stage, the race can be gone before the final afternoon.
That format often encourages more direct racing. Teams do not have a full week to set up one decisive move. Riders have to be alert from the first stage, and smaller teams can be dangerous because they may be more willing to attack early rather than wait for the most obvious climb.
The Pyrenees also give the race a clear identity. These are not steady, controlled roads. The climbs can be irregular, descents technical, and weather changeable. A rider who performs well here has usually shown more than one good climbing effort. She has handled positioning, recovery, tactical pressure and repeated changes of rhythm.
That makes the race especially useful for spotting the next layer of GC riders before the Tour de France Femmes and other summer targets. Some will be future leaders, others will become elite mountain domestiques, and a few may use this race to prove they deserve greater responsibility.
Stage-by-stage viewing guide
Stage 1: Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mourenx
The opening stage is 118.6km and is identified in the roadbook as the day expected to finish in a bunch sprint. That does not mean it will be straightforward. The race starts on the Basque coast, moves inland and still has enough terrain to make the finish more complicated than a pure flat sprint. It should decide the first leader’s jersey and give the faster riders their clearest opportunity of the race.
Stage 2: Arrens-Marsous to Bagnères-de-Bigorre
This is the day to prioritise if you can only watch one stage. At 94.9km, it is short, but the inclusion of the Tourmalet gives it genuine mountain-stage weight. The climb should expose any rider short of form, and the descent and run towards Bagnères-de-Bigorre will test tactical judgement as much as climbing legs. The general classification should be much clearer by the end of this stage.
Stage 3: Nay to Jurançon
The final stage is 114.4km and should suit aggressive racing. The route contains repeated third-category climbs around Jurançon, including short ramps with steep maximum gradients. If the GC is close after stage 2, this is exactly the sort of stage where teams can attack with numbers, use repeated climbs to isolate rivals, and force decisions before the finish.
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What should UK viewers check before each stage?
UK viewers should check HBO Max first on each race morning, then look at TNT Sports and Eurosport International listings if the race does not appear immediately.
Search for several possible titles:
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées
CIC Tour Féminin des Pyrénées
Tour Féminin des Pyrénées
CIC-TFP
Women’s cycling
Eurosport International cycling
The race is not as likely to be front-page promoted as the biggest Women’s WorldTour events, so it may sit deeper in the live sport section. The important point is that the organiser has listed daily live coverage, so each stage should have a live broadcast route.
For more race-by-race viewing information, the women’s cycling TV guide hub brings together UK broadcast details across the season, while the women’s cycling race hub covers route guides, previews, start lists and race reports.
How to watch Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 in the UK summary
Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées 2026 runs from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June, with three stages in the French Pyrenees.
UK viewers should check HBO Max as the main streaming route, with Eurosport International also listed by the organiser. Daily live coverage is expected across all three stages. The race is not confirmed as free-to-air in the UK, so HBO Max should be treated as the most reliable live option.
The main stage to watch is stage 2 from Arrens-Marsous to Bagnères-de-Bigorre, which includes the Tourmalet and should shape the overall classification. Stage 1 gives faster riders their clearest chance, while stage 3 around Jurançon should provide a final aggressive test before the overall winner is confirmed.
