Tour de France 2026 Stage 7 finishes in Bordeaux with Tim Merlier sprint win
The seventh stage of the 2026 Tour de France ran from Hagetmau to Bordeaux on 10 July, covering 175 km on a largely flat route suited to sprinters. An intermediate sprint was contested at Landiras, and the stage concluded with a mass sprint in the centre of Bordeaux where Belgian rider Tim Merlier claimed victory.
Earlier in the race, the sixth Pyrenean stage from Pau to Gavarnie‑Gèdre featured the first high‑mountain climbs, including the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet. French riders Paul Seixas and Lenny Martinez were highlighted for strong performances, while overall leader Tadej Pogačar defended his yellow jersey. French President Emmanuel Macron attended the mountain stage, underscoring the event’s national significance.
The race was broadcast live on multiple free‑to‑air and streaming platforms, including Rai 2, RaiSport, Eurosport, HBO Max, Discovery+, Dazn, TIMvision and Prime Video Channels in Italy, and RTVE, Teledeporte and DAZN in Spain. Organisers deployed additional safety and logistical measures on the Pyrenean roads due to heat and traffic challenges.
A human‑interest story noted three Italian backpackers who unintentionally found themselves amid the Pyrenees stage, illustrating the extensive road closures and crowds that accompany the Tour.