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Del Toro Detonates on Solaison: UAE's Young Climber Steals Yellow on the Final Day
Isaac del Toro attacked solo on the Plateau de Solaison and reversed a 49-second deficit to take both the stage win and the overall title — leaving Tuckwell without yellow and Jorgenson without the podium he held all week.
By ZealZag TeamCycling the Beaufortain and Aravis: The French Alps Stage Nobody Markets
The stage-8 route of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes traces one of the best multi-climb cycling loops in the French Alps — from the Beaufort valley over the Col du Pré, the Bisanne, the Aravis, and up to the Plateau de Solaison. Most cyclists drive past this area heading somewhere more famous. That is their loss.
By ZealZag TeamTour Auvergne Stage 8: Four Climbs, 42 Seconds, One Plateau
The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes closes on the Plateau de Solaison today — 120 kilometres, four Alpine climbs, and a 42-second gap between Luke Tuckwell's yellow jersey and Matteo Jorgenson. Isaac del Toro is 49 seconds back after winning Stage 7 on the Grand Colombier. The race ends here.
By ZealZag TeamCycling the Beaufortain: Col des Saisies, Crest-Voland, and Savoie's Quiet Alps
The Beaufortain massif sits between the Tarentaise and the Arly valley in Savoie — a block of mid-altitude Alpine terrain with long climbs, low traffic, and a cheese industry whose villages make the best possible intermediate stops. Today's Tour Auvergne stage finishes here. Here's how to ride the same roads.
By ZealZag TeamTour Auvergne Stage 6: The Mountains Open and the GC Clock Starts Running
Stage 6 of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes rolls into the Alps today — 182.3km from Saint-Vulbas to the ski station at Crest-Voland, the first mountain finish of the race and the first real test of Alex Baudin's yellow jersey lead against a field that includes Paul Seixas, Isaac del Toro, Juan Ayuso, and Matteo Jorgenson.
By ZealZag Team
Ride the Dauphine: A Cyclist's Guide to the French Alps' Greatest Race Route
The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes queen stage packs 4,000m of climbing into 120km across the Aravis range. Our route guide covers the Grand Colombier, Plateau de Solaison, and how to base your trip in the French Alps.
By ZealZag Team