Watching Tour de France Stage 18: TV Guidelines, Live Streams, Time Plan, and Route to Col de la Loze
Tour de France Stage 18: A Mammoth Challenge in the Alps
The 18th stage of the 2025 Tour de France promises to be a challenging and thrilling ride, as it takes cyclists through the heart of the Alps from Vif to Col de la Loze.
This high-altitude bike path, connecting Courchevel and Méribel, boasts a 2,304-metre-high summit and is part of a stage that includes over 5,000 metres of elevation gain, making it a mammoth stage in the race.
The stage also features two other 'hors-catégorie' Alpine climbs: the Col du Glandon and Colde la Madeleine. These climbs are known for their steep gradients and challenging terrain, and will no doubt test the endurance of even the strongest riders.
For those in the United Kingdom, stage 18 can be watched live on ITV4, ITVX, TNT Sports 1, and Discovery+. For those in the US, coverage is available on NBC and Peacock streaming service. In Canada, FloBikes, a cycling-focused platform, is showing the stage. In Australia, the stage can be watched on the main SBS channel and the SBS On Demand streaming platform, both of which are free to watch.
For those living in countries not listed, a VPN service like NordVPN, recommended by TechRadar and Tom's Guide, can be used to access streaming platforms from other countries. This is particularly useful if your country doesn't have local coverage of the Tour de France.
The stage starts at 11:20 BST (British Summer Time) in the UK, corresponding to 6:20 a.m. Eastern Time (US) or 20:20 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), respectively.
Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or just interested in watching the spectacle, stage 18 of the Tour de France is not to be missed. With its challenging route and stunning scenery, it's sure to be a highlight of the race. So, tune in and watch as the world's best cyclists battle it out in the Alps!
Spectators can expect an intense and exciting race as the 18th stage of the Tour de France, filled with sports challenges, takes place in the Alps. This protein-packed stage includes the climb up Col de la Loze, known for its 2,304-meter summit, as well as the steep and challenging Col du Glandon and Col de la Madeleine.
