Carapaz conquers Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France on Alpe d'Huez

ALPE D'HUEZ — Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) claimed victory in Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France, a high-mountain stage that finished atop the legendary Alpe d'Huez climb. The Ecuadorian rider covered the course in 4h59'39", putting a clear gap on all his rivals. Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) finished second at 26 seconds, while Sepp Kuss (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) completed the podium at 31 seconds. Overall race leader Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) crossed the line in fourth place at 1'05", with the same time as his teammate Isaac Del Toro Romero, who was fifth. Today's stage was also marked by the emotional finish of Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling), who ended in 29th position, 26 minutes behind the winner. The two-time world champion hinted that this could have been his final Tour de France appearance. "Don't expect to see me again," Alaphilippe told Eurosport at the finish line, embracing his compatriot Warren Barguil (Picnic PostNL) in the final meters. Updated General Classification In the overall standings, Tadej Pogačar firmly holds the yellow jersey with a time of 72h53'44". Second place is occupied by Remco Evenepoel at 6'26", while Isaac Del Toro Romero sits third at 9'42". With just one stage remaining — the final stage on the Champs-Élysées in Paris — Pogačar is heading toward overall victory, while Carapaz can celebrate a prestigious stage win on the legendary Alpe d'Huez climb.