La Derecha Diario Córdoba will be the epicenter of world cycling with L’Étape Argentina by Tour de France 26
The international competition will take place on March 22, 2026, with the start and finish at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Registration is now open for L’Étape Argentina by Tour de France 2026, which will take place in Córdoba on March 22 next year. This event offers amateur and professional cyclists the opportunity to participate in a unique experience. The start and finish point will be the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, which is preparing to welcome thousands of riders.
Each participant will receive a kit that includes a timing chip, race number, access wristband, and insurance coverage. In addition, hydration, food, medical, mechanical, and sweep services will be provided along the route. Depending on the registration category, the official jersey, a water bottle, and exclusive accessories may be included.
The routes will be designed in iconic settings of the Punilla Valley, with two options for riders. The long route of 134 kilometers (83 miles) will pass through Río Ceballos, Camino del Cuadrado, Cosquín, and the Córdoba–Carlos Paz Highway. The short route will be 64 kilometers (40 miles) and will go through La Calera, Camino de las 100 Curvas, and El Paredón before returning to the Kempes.
A challenge that consolidates Córdoba in international cycling
The 2026 edition of L’Étape will bring to the province the essence of the world's most prestigious and renowned cycling competition. The event will bring together riders from different countries and will put Córdoba on the global road cycling map. With more than three thousand participants expected, a weekend of significant sporting and tourism impact is anticipated.
The confirmation of Córdoba as the host city reinforces the importance that Argentina holds within the international cycling calendar. The arrival of this competition adds to the local sporting tradition and promises to become a milestone for the region. The Tour de France, with its prestige, gives this event a unique and unrepeatable character in South America.
"It is a source of pride to be here to announce this route; Argentina is a very important part for the Tour de France," said Mathieu Clanchin. His words highlighted the value that incorporating Córdoba into the world series holds for the organization. With this edition, Argentine cycling is projected with greater strength onto the international stage.
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