Iconic Stages: Toughest Climbs & Defining Moments

Discover the most challenging mountain passes and the most dramatic finishes that have shaped the history and legend of the Tour de France.

The top 3

Three Most Feared Mountain Climbs: The Col du Tourmalet, Mont Ventoux, and Col du Galibier are consistently ranked among the Tour de France's most iconic and feared mountain climbs due to their length, steepness, and historical significance.
Most Memorable Individual Time Trial Performances: Greg LeMond's 1989 final stage victory by 8 seconds using aero bars and Miguel Indurain's dominant 1994 time trial where he chased down Lance Armstrong are among the most memorable.
Closest Tour de France Finishes: The closest Tour de France finish in history occurred in 1989 when Greg LeMond beat Laurent Fignon by a mere 8 seconds after 3,285.30 km of racing.