Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on Sunday 9 August in Nice, 1'18'' ahead of Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney and 4'19'' ahead of Elisa Longo Borghini. The Dutch rider, already the 2023 champion, is the first to win the race twice since its relaunch in 2022. Five riders wore the yellow jersey in nine days, a record, and defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot did not start stage 8.
Tour de France Femmes 2026: results and final standings
Final general classification
The official classification covers 1,174.7 km raced between Lausanne and Nice. Vollering took the yellow jersey the day before the finish and extended her lead on the last day.
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time / gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demi Vollering (NED) | FDJ United-Suez | 30h 54' 51'' |
| 2 | Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (POL) | Canyon//SRAM | +1'18'' |
| 3 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | UAE Team L'IMAD | +4'19'' |
| 4 | Antonia Niedermaier (GER) | Canyon//SRAM | +5'10'' |
| 5 | Paula Blasi (ESP) | UAE Team L'IMAD | +6'13'' |
| 6 | Cédrine Kerbaol (FRA) | EF Education-Oatly | +6'41'' |
| 7 | Dominika Włodarczyk (POL) | UAE Team L'IMAD | +7'53'' |
| 8 | Isabella Holmgren (CAN) | Lidl-Trek | +9'12'' |
| 9 | Kim Le Court Pienaar (MRI) | AG Insurance-Soudal | +14'04'' |
| 10 | Niamh Fisher-Black (NZL) | Lidl-Trek | +15'14'' |
Further back: Nienke Vinke 11th at 22'56'', Marlen Reusser 14th at 25'57'', Juliette Berthet 15th at 28'12'', Lotte Kopecky 40th at 1h 20' 15''. UAE Team L'IMAD placed three riders in the top seven.
All 9 stages: winners and yellow jerseys
Six different stage winners in nine stages, and five race leaders: Wiebes, Haugset, Reusser, Niewiadoma-Phinney, then Vollering. The previous maximum was three yellow jerseys in one edition.
| Stage | Date | Route | Km | Winner | Yellow jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lausanne - Lausanne | 138 | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | |
| 2 | Aigle - Geneva | 147.9 | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | |
| 3 | Geneva - Poligny | 156.5 | Sigrid Haugset | Sigrid Haugset | |
| 4 | Gevrey-Chambertin - Dijon (ITT) | 21 | Marlen Reusser | Marlen Reusser | |
| 5 | Mâcon - Belleville-en-Beaujolais | 140 | Demi Vollering | Marlen Reusser | |
| 6 | Montbrison - Tournon-sur-Rhône | 153.4 | Kim Le Court Pienaar | Marlen Reusser | |
| 7 | La Voulte-sur-Rhône - Mont Ventoux | 146.8 | Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney | Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney | |
| 8 | Sisteron - Nice | 171.9 | Demi Vollering | Demi Vollering | |
| 9 | Nice - Nice | 99.2 | Demi Vollering | Demi Vollering | |
How did Demi Vollering win?
Switzerland and the Jura: Wiebes, then Haugset's long raid
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) won the first two stages: at the top of the Côte Saint-François in Lausanne, ahead of Kim Le Court Pienaar and Demi Vollering, then in a bunch sprint in Geneva ahead of Elisa Balsamo and Marianne Vos. It was her seventh Tour stage win. On Monday, Norway's Sigrid Haugset (Uno-X Mobility) went solo 88.5 km from the finish and won in Poligny, 1'24'' ahead of Lotte Kopecky and 2'48'' ahead of the favourites' group. It is the longest winning solo in the race's history (the previous one: 62 km, Annemiek van Vleuten in 2022). Haugset became the first Norwegian in yellow.
Dijon and Beaujolais: Reusser in yellow, Vollering on the attack
Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) won the 21 km time trial in 27'30'', at 45.82 km/h, ahead of Lieke Nooijen (at 4'') and Vollering (at 18''). She became the first Swiss rider to wear the yellow jersey, 14'' ahead of Vollering. The next day, Vollering attacked on the Col de Durbize, about 31 km from the finish, then beat Reusser and Niewiadoma-Phinney in Belleville-en-Beaujolais. In Tournon-sur-Rhône, Kim Le Court Pienaar (AG Insurance-Soudal) won ahead of Cédrine Kerbaol and Puck Pieterse. Reusser kept a 12'' lead over Vollering.
Mont Ventoux: Niewiadoma-Phinney alone at the top
The first Tour de France Femmes finish on Ventoux: 15.7 km at 8.8%, with the line at 1,910 m. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon//SRAM) attacked 9.5 km from the summit and won alone. Vollering finished at 1'16'', Longo Borghini at 1'42'', Reusser at 1'46''. The Polish rider took the yellow jersey, 15'' ahead of Vollering and 39'' ahead of Reusser.
Nice: two wins to finish
On Saturday, on the longest stage (171.9 km), Vollering attacked 6.5 km from the finish and won by 17'' over Longo Borghini and Niewiadoma-Phinney. With time bonuses, she took the yellow jersey by 8''. On Sunday she went clear on the last climb to the Col d'Èze, via the Chemin du Vinaigrier, and won 1'04'' ahead of Paula Blasi and Niewiadoma-Phinney. She now has six Tour stage wins, three of them in 2026.
Jerseys and awards
| Classification | Winner | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow jersey | Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) | 30h 54' 51'', second title after 2023 |
| Green jersey | Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) | 181 points, second green jersey in a row |
| Polka dot jersey | Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech) | 55 points, first over six classified summits on stage 5 |
| White jersey | Antonia Niedermaier (Canyon//SRAM) | Ahead of Paula Blasi (at 1'03'') and Isabella Holmgren (at 4'02'') |
| Teams | UAE Team L'IMAD | 48'11'' ahead of Lidl-Trek, 48'26'' ahead of FDJ United-Suez |
| Super-combative | Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney | Winner on Mont Ventoux |
| Best teammate | Juliette Berthet (FDJ United-Suez) | Riding for Demi Vollering |
Niedermaier, Blasi and Holmgren, the top three young riders, were all riding their first Tour de France Femmes.
Ferrand-Prévot, Reusser and the French riders
- Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma | Lease a Bike), defending champion: 34th in the time trial at 2'13'', 2'35'' lost in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, dropped on the first slopes of Ventoux. She did not start stage 8. Her team said she felt unwell that morning and that the decision was taken after medical advice.
- Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team): in yellow after stages 4, 5 and 6, still third overall at the start of the last stage, at 1'12''. She crashed on the descent after the second ascent of the Col d'Èze and finished 14th.
- Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime): did not start on the morning of the Ventoux stage.
- Marianne Vos (Visma | Lease a Bike): third in Geneva and in Poligny, abandoned on the last stage.
- French riders: Cédrine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) sixth overall and second in Tournon-sur-Rhône, Juliette Berthet 15th, Émilie Morier (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) 19th, Célia Gery 21st, Maëva Squiban 22nd.
To compare with the men's race, see our guide to the 2026 Tour de France.
The 2026 race in numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 to 9 August 2026, fifth edition |
| Start / finish | Lausanne (Switzerland) / Nice |
| Distance raced | 1,174.7 km over 9 stages |
| Planned elevation gain | 18,795 m |
| Highest point | Mont Ventoux, 1,910 m |
| Starters / finishers | 147 / 115 |
| Different yellow jerseys | 5, a race record |
| Longest winning solo | 88.5 km, Sigrid Haugset (stage 3) |
| Total prize fund | €260,750 |
Past winners and prize money
| Year | Winner | Second | Third | Final finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Demi Vollering | Katarzyna Niewiadoma | La Super Planche des Belles Filles |
| 2023 | Demi Vollering (NED) | Lotte Kopecky | Katarzyna Niewiadoma | Pau (ITT) |
| 2024 | Katarzyna Niewiadoma (POL) | Demi Vollering | Pauliena Rooijakkers | Alpe d'Huez |
| 2025 | Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (FRA) | Demi Vollering | K. Niewiadoma-Phinney | Châtel |
| 2026 | Demi Vollering (NED) | K. Niewiadoma-Phinney | Elisa Longo Borghini | Nice |
Vollering and Niewiadoma-Phinney have finished on the podium in all five editions. Vollering has two wins and three second places.
Prize money: €50,000 for the overall winner and €4,000 per stage win, from a €260,750 fund. FDJ United-Suez left with €77,080, ahead of Canyon//SRAM (€51,500) and UAE Team L'IMAD (€37,980). The winner of the men's Tour received €500,000. The three Grand Tours are explained in our article on the Tour, the Giro and the Vuelta.
FAQ: 2026 Tour de France Femmes
Who won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes?
Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez) won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on Sunday 9 August in Nice, in 30h 54' 51''. The Dutch rider took three stages, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais and twice in Nice. Already the 2023 champion, she is the first rider to win the race twice since it was relaunched in 2022.
What was the final podium of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes?
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes podium was Demi Vollering (FDJ United-Suez), Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon//SRAM) in second at 1'18'', and Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team L'IMAD) in third at 4'19''. Antonia Niedermaier finished fourth at 5'10'' and Paula Blasi fifth at 6'13''. The best French rider, Cédrine Kerbaol, was sixth at 6'41''.
Who won the Mont Ventoux stage?
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon//SRAM) won stage 7 on Friday 7 August at the summit of Mont Ventoux. The Polish rider attacked 9.5 km from the top and finished alone, 1'16'' ahead of Demi Vollering, 1'42'' ahead of Elisa Longo Borghini and 1'46'' ahead of Marlen Reusser. She took the yellow jersey that day, then lost it to Vollering the next day in Nice.
What happened to Pauline Ferrand-Prévot at the 2026 Tour?
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma | Lease a Bike) did not start stage 8 on Saturday 8 August. Her team said she felt unwell that morning and that the withdrawal was decided after medical advice. She had lost 2'13'' in the Dijon time trial and 2'35'' in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, and was dropped on Mont Ventoux.
Who won the jerseys at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes?
Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) won the green jersey for the second year running, with 181 points. Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech) won the polka dot jersey with 55 points and Antonia Niedermaier (Canyon//SRAM) the white jersey. UAE Team L'IMAD won the team classification. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney was named super-combative rider.
How much prize money did Demi Vollering win?
The overall winner of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes received €50,000, and each stage win paid €4,000. The total prize fund was €260,750. Demi Vollering's team, FDJ United-Suez, earned €77,080 in total, ahead of Canyon//SRAM (€51,500) and UAE Team L'IMAD (€37,980). The winner of the men's Tour received €500,000.
When is the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
The 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is listed from 30 July to 7 August 2027 on the official race website. The route is not known yet: the organisers will unveil it on 22 October 2026. Demi Vollering will defend the title there, after her wins in 2023 and 2026.
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Conclusion
The longest edition since 2022 came down to 8 seconds on the eve of the finish, before Demi Vollering pulled clear on the Col d'Èze. Niewiadoma-Phinney leaves with Mont Ventoux and a fifth podium in five editions. Next up: the 2027 route will be unveiled on 22 October 2026, for a race listed from 30 July to 7 August 2027. Until then, there is always the apéro to ride Ventoux again from the sofa.
Sources: letourfemmes.fr, official rankings, letourfemmes.fr, withdrawals, letourfemmes.fr, stage 9 report, letourfemmes.fr, jerseys review, letourfemmes.fr, stage 7 report, Sport-Histoire, stage results, Cycling Weekly, secondary classifications, Cycling Weekly, prize money.
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