Maxim Van Gils wins stage 6 of Tour Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes 2026

Belgian rider Maxim Van Gils (Red Bull Bora‑Hansgrohe) claimed victory in the sixth stage of the 2026 Tour Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, completing the 181.4‑km route from Saint‑Vulbas to Crest‑Voland in 4 hours 06 minutes 34 seconds. The stage featured a long breakaway that was eventually caught, and a final climb where Van Gils pulled ahead of his teammates.

Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull Bora‑Hansgrohe) retained the race lead, wearing the yellow jersey after finishing the stage with an overall time of 22 hours 14 minutes 55 seconds. He is followed by Bruno Armirail (Team Visma Lease a Bike) and Matteo Jorgenson, while Paul Seixas and Isaac Del Toro gained seconds on their rivals on the final ascent.

The race’s commissaires issued multiple fines for irregular feeding and other infractions across the first six stages, including a 200 CHF penalty to Bruno Armirail for a “sticky bottle” on stage 7. These disciplinary actions are tracked on a dedicated jury‑and‑fines hub for the event.