Pyrenees, France · from Olette
Les Angles
Tour de France 2026 · Stage 3 →From Olette in the Têt valley the road to Les Angles climbs over 1,000 m in two moods: a long, steady grind up the N116 corridor towards Mont-Louis, then rolling Capcir plateau roads with a sharper final ramp into the ski village at 1,700 m. Altitude, not gradient, is the main opponent.
Summit elevation: 1708 m
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Les Angles and the Tour
Les Angles is the hub of the Capcir plateau, better known for skiing and altitude training than racing — until the 2026 Tour brought its first summit finish on stage 3.
On 6 July 2026 Tadej Pogačar won the first-ever Tour finish at Les Angles, distancing Jonas Vingegaard on the final ramp to take the yellow jersey in the race's opening mountain test.
Tadej Pogačar won the first mountain stage in the uphill sprint at Les Angles and took the yellow jersey.
Won the first Tour de France finish at Les Angles on 6 July 2026 and took the yellow jersey.
Riding it yourself
When to go
The Capcir plateau sits at 1,500-1,800 m: June to September is the comfortable window, and even summer mornings are crisp. Spring and autumn bring real cold up top.
Base & logistics
Olette or Mont-Louis on the N116 are the natural starting points; Font-Romeu across the plateau is the altitude-training hub with full services. Combine with the Col de la Llose or a Cerdanya loop.
FAQ
How long is the Les Angles climb?
From Olette, the climb is about 33.8 km with roughly 1150 m of elevation gain at 3.4% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Les Angles?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Les Angles?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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A climb like this is won weeks in advance. TrainCraft builds a structured plan around your FTP and available hours, and adapts it when you miss a workout.
Start Training FreeThe profile is simplified into 120 segments for simulation; real gradients vary metre by metre. Stats shown are derived from this simulated profile and closely match commonly published figures. Time estimates assume standard road bike physics and no wind.
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