Tour de France Stage 3 Held Without Fans Due to Wildfires

The third stage of the Tour de France 2026 will be held without fans as authorities have canceled public attendance due to a persistent wildfire threat in the region. The 195.5km route from Granollers to Les Angles features a category-one climb at Col de Toses (9.3km at 6.5%) and challenging finishes that could separate riders. iwanktv.club

According to former racer and technical director Thierry Gouvenou, the stage is "perfect for the attackers" with opportunities for riders to potentially claim both a stage win and the yellow jersey. The final 1.5-kilometer climb to Les Angles at a seven percent gradient is expected to be particularly decisive in the race dynamics.