The 47th Tour de Hongrie focuses this time on Southern Hungary, with 836 km awaiting the cyclists between Gyula and Veszprém. You can follow the entire route by clicking HERE.
Program plan
Team presentation: May 12 (Tuesday), 16:00–20:00, Gyula Castle Garden
On the day before the race (“day 0”), spectators can meet the stars of the international peloton, and a cycling expo will be held on site.
14:30 – Bike School – mobility workshop (location: Almásy Mansion, Stefánia wing
16:00 – opening of the expo
16:00 – programs in Gyula on the Castle Garden stage
- Energy Dance Cool performance
- Zumba show with the Zita Dance Fitness group
- FitDance Center Dance School performance
16:00 – Demonstration of Zozo Kempf and the Ride Zone BMX team
17:00 – stage programs (under organisation)
18:00 – start of live TV broadcast – team presentation
19:00 – stage programs (under organisation)
Grand Start: May 13 (Wednesday) 11.30 – 16:30, Gyula Castle Garden
The Grand Start is a special program, interesting for the whole family, and the Gyula Castle Garden is the ideal venue for anyone who wants to experience the excitement of the Tour de Hongrie. It is a truly unique experience to see the peloton up close as it speeds past the spectators during the intermediate sprints at full pace. In addition, the entire stage can be followed on the LED screen set up at the Rondella, so spectators will not miss any key moments. They will also be able to see horse riders escorting the peloton at Szanazug, or Zozo Kempf jumping over the peloton in Kossuth Square.
11:20 – opening of the expo
12:10 – begining of the start ceremony, team presentation, signing
13:10 – call to the start and ceremonial ribbon cutting
13:20 – start
13:24 – official start
14:35 – first intermediate sprint on Kossuth Street
15:47 – second intermediate sprint on Kossuth Street
16:30 – finish (Békéscsaba, Bajza Street), end of on-site broadcast
The times after the start are indicative; the actual passing times depend on the speed of the peloton.
Traffic restrictions during the Gyula Grand Start of the Tour de Hongrie
In connection with the events taking place in Gyula during the 47th Tour de Hongrie, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced on 12 and 13 May 2026 in the start area, as well as along the race route. The map below shows in detail which sections will be affected and exactly when parking bans or road closures should be expected.
The restrictions mainly affect the area around the Gyula Castle, the start zone, and the designated race route. We ask road users in the affected period to inform themselves before setting off and, if possible, to approach the locations on foot or by bicycle.
The map shows separate markings for:
- traffic restrictions in the start area,
- restrictions along the race route,
- and the slow start section.
Interesting facts about the route of the 47th Tour de Hongrie:
Over the total distance of 836 kilometres, riders must overcome nearly 5,500 metres of elevation gain. The first three stages of the five-day race favour sprinters. The fourth stage is the queen stage of the race and the only mountain finish on the route. The hilly fifth stage, with rolling terrain, significant elevation gain, and a flat finish, promises an unpredictable finale. The route passes through 70 settlements and 7 counties: Békés, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Bács-Kiskun, Tolna, Somogy, Baranya, and Veszprém. Riders can collect points and bonus seconds at 15 intermediate sprints. The first three riders across each sprint line receive 3, 2, and 1 second time bonuses. The route includes 12 categorised climbs. The only first-category climb will be the finish in Pécs. The climbs at Bárány út and Tótvázsony–Gella are second category, while Tengelic–Szőlőhegy, Gödre, Zobákpuszta, and Szentkirályszabadja are classified as third category.
The 2026 Tour de Hongrie begins in the “Viharsarok” region (south-eastern Hungary). From Gyula, the caravan heads toward Kétegyháza and then Békéscsaba, before returning to the Grand Start location via Doboz. After 2.5 laps, the peloton will finish in Békéscsaba. The 143-km stage is completely flat. Wind could make the stage chaotic, but it will likely be the sprinters battling for the first yellow jersey of this year’s Tour de Hongrie. For the first time, Gyula will host either a stage start or finish of the Tour de Hongrie. One of the best-known attractions of the historic spa town and holiday resort, the Gyula Castle, will provide a picturesque backdrop not only for the start but also for the team presentation on May 12. In the birthplace of last year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, László Krasznahorkai, two intermediate sprints will also take place.
Contact
- 5700 Gyula, Maróthy square
