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Distance: 184.9 km
Type: Flat

The Tour kicks off in the north, in the heart of Hauts-de-France, with a stage seemingly tailor-made for the sprinters. Riders depart from Lille and make a wide loop through the rolling Northern French countryside. Along the way, they encounter several familiar climbs from classics like Gent-Wevelgem and the Four Days of Dunkirk, including Mont Cassel and Mont Noir. These are short fourth-category climbs but enough to split the peloton on this first day.

The wind might play a decisive role. The wide-open plains around Bailleul and Hazebrouck are perfect for echelons. Teams with general classification ambitions must stay alert one moment of inattention in a crosswind could cost a minute. The final kilometers in Lille are flat and fast.

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Distance: 209.1 km
Type: Hilly

A very different rhythm on day two. From the flat industrial town of Lauwin-Planque, the peloton winds west toward the steep cliffs of the Opal Coast. It’s a long and treacherous stage. The first 100 km are relatively calm, but the landscape changes toward the end into a patchwork of short, steep climbs.

In the final 30 km, riders face a series of punchy ascents. The Côte de Saint-Étienne-au-Mont demands everything, and a final brutal wall awaits in Boulogne: nearly 800 meters at an average of 7%, with spikes over 10%. A stage for explosive riders: Van der Poel, Pidcock, or Alaphilippe could shine here.

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ThDistance: 178.3 km
Type: Flat to slightly hilly

Another sprinter’s day? Possibly, but this transitional stage is deceptive. From Valenciennes, the riders head north to the Belgian border and then to the North Sea coast. Mid-stage lies Mont Cassel over 2 km with cobbles and an average 4% gradient. Not a major climb, but enough to shake up the group.

The main danger comes from the wind. The flat polders between Gravellines and Dunkerque are notorious for crosswinds. If it blows, the peloton will split. The technical final in Dunkerque includes roundabouts, but the final straight is wide for a pure sprint.

09:00 | Transfer to team hotel 

10:00 | Visit team hotel  

10:30 | Transfer to start 

11:15 | Village Départ 

13:10 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

19:30 | Fresh up 

20:00 | Dinner in restaurant  

Distance: 174.2 km
Type: Hilly

Set in the heart of Normandy with rolling roads and a dangerous finish. What begins as an easy-looking day becomes a silent killer. Narrow, winding roads, and the last 30 km include four nasty climbs.

The steepest comes just before the finish: 900 meters at 10% short but intense and well-timed. Expect no mass sprint, but a battle between punchers in a tricky, technical finale.

08:00 | Transfer to team hotel 

08:45 | Visit team hotel  

09:15 | Transfer to start 

11:15 | Village Départ 

13:15 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

19:00 | Fresh up 

20:00 | Dinner in restaurant  

Stage Info
Type: Individual Time Trial

Distance: 33 km

For the first time in years, an early time trial. Riders start and finish in Caen on a mostly flat but technical course. Straight sections are broken up by tricky corners and about 191 meters of elevation gain.

This is a crucial moment for the general classification. 

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Stage Information

• A ride through inland Normandy over endlessly rolling terrain. No long climbs, but a series of steep, frequent hills.
• Early on: 750 m at 9%, followed by four major climbs, including a tough one near the finish: 700 m at 10%, twisty and narrow.

Key Strategy
Classics-style riders like Küng, Van Aert, or Pidcock will hunt stage glory. GC pressure is high any cracks here can drop contenders from the race.

08:30 | Transfer to team hotel 

09:30 | Visit team hotel  

10:00 | Transfer to start 

10:35 | Village Départ 

12:35 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

19:15 | Fresh up 

20:00 | Dinner in restaurant  

Stage Information

• A classic Tour finish. Mûr-de-Bretagne has become iconic for a reason.
• Finish: 2 km at 6.9% avg., opening kilometer near 10%. Climbed twice for extra pain.

Key Strategy
A mini-classic. Wind near Saint-Malo may play a role. The last 25 km are relentlessly hilly. Expect fireworks from GC riders and punchers alike.

08:15 | Transfer to team hotel 

09:15 | Visit team hotel  

09:45 | Transfer to start 

10:10 | Village Départ 

12:10 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

19:15 | Fresh up 

20:00 | Dinner in restaurant

Stage Information

• Mostly flat on paper but with enough bumps to keep it interesting.
• Final categorized climb: Côte de Nuillé-sur-Vicoin, 900 m at 3.8%, 16 km from the finish.

Key Strategy
A golden opportunity for sprinters. Wind less likely to cause splits. Technical finish in Laval may spice things up before a mass sprint.

09:30 | Transfer to team hotel 

10:00 | Visit team hotel  

10:30 | Transfer to start 

11:10 | Village Départ 

13:10 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

19:30 | Fresh up 

20:00 | Dinner in restaurant  

Stage Information

• Another flat stage through the Loire Valley, with 1,019 m of elevation scattered over countless little hills.

Key Strategy
Perfect transition into the mountains. Expect a bunch sprint unless a very strong breakaway is allowed to stay away.

08:30 | Transfer to team hotel 

09:30 | Visit team hotel  

10:00 | Transfer to start 

11:10 | Village Départ 

13:10 | Start 

12:30 | Follow stage on different locations & lunch 

17:15 | Finish  

17:30 | Transfer to guest hotel 

20:00 | Fresh up 

20:30 | Dinner in restaurant  

Stage Information

• Bastille Day mountain test in the Auvergne: ~4,307 m climbing, 7 categorized climbs.
• Finish: Puy de Sancy, 3.3 km at 8%.

Key Strategy
No legendary climbs, but many explosive ones. High tempo from GC teams. A puncher’s ambush is possible.

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Stage Information

• Loop around Toulouse with a brutal hill: Pech David – up to 20%, just 8 km from the finish.

Key Strategy
A classic transitional stage with a twist. GC riders and punchers could cause chaos; sprinters will hope the attacks fizzle out.

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Stage Information

• The first true Pyrenean summit finish: nearly 3,795 m of climbing.
• Final climb: Hautacam – 13.5 km at 7.8%.

Key Strategy
GC shake-up expected. Team tactics, fueling, and pacing are vital. A battle among true climbers.

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Stage Information

• First mountain time trial in 21 years.
• 10.9 km, 635 m elevation, 7.9% avg., peaks up to 16%.

Key Strategy
Climbers with TT skills can gain big. Cadence, rhythm, and mental focus are key.

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Stage Information

• Pyrenean blockbuster: Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde, and finish on Superbagnères (12.4 km at 7.3%, ramps >10%).

Key Strategy
5,020 m of climbing. GC showdown. Expect early breakaways, mid-stage attacks, and a decisive climb to the finish.

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Stage Information

• Looks like a transition stage but is deceptively hard.
• Hilly profile, short but tough climbs, risk of wind from the Mistral.

Key Strategy
Breakaway specialists will be eager. GC teams may rest, but any lapse could cost dearly. Finish in picturesque Carcassonne.

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Stage Information

• Legendary Mont Ventoux returns: 21 km climb at 7.5%, with harsher grades near the summit.
• Dramatic change in scenery and temperature as the peloton climbs into the barren "moonscape."

Key Strategy
A true test of strength and character. Fail here, and your Tour dreams collapse. Triumph, and you make history.

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Stage Information

Distance:160.4

This is a transitional stage through the Rhône Valley, perfect for sprinters. The route includes two Category 4 climbs:

Col de Boutière: 3.7 km at 6.6% (at ~66 km)

Col de Tartaiguille: 3.6 km at 3.5% (at ~117 km)

While the stage is flat, crosswinds in the Rhône Valley could create splits in the peloton and tactical tension. The sprinters’ teams are expected to control any early breakaways to set up a bunch sprint in Valence.

Key features:

Opportunity for sprinters

Wind could influence the race

Bonus seconds (10-6-4) available at the finish

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Distance: 171.5 km
Profile: Mountain stage with three Hors Catégorie climbs, finishing at altitude

Key Climbs:

• Col du Glandon (HC): 21.7 km at 5.1%, crested around km 62
• Col de la Madeleine (HC): 19.2 km at 7.9%, crested around km 104.6
• Col de la Loze (HC): 26.4 km at 6.5%, summit finish at 2,304 meters altitude

This is the most challenging stage of the 2025 Tour, featuring over 5,500 meters of climbing. It ends with a punishing summit finish on the Col de la Loze, one of the highest and most difficult passes in France. The climb includes steep ramps, technical gradients, and thin air at high altitude.

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Distance: 129.9 km
Elevation gain: Approximately 4,500 meters
Stage type: Short, high-mountain stage with a summit finish

Key Climbs:

1. Côte d’Héry-sur-Ugine (Category 2) – 11.3 km at 5.1%
2. Col des Saisies (Category 1) – 13.7 km at 6.4%
3. Col du Pré (Hors Catégorie) – 12.6 km at 7.7%
4. Cormet de Roselend (Category 2) – 5.9 km at 6.3%
5. La Plagne (Hors Catégorie) – 19.1 km at 7.2% (summit finish at 2,052 m)

Profile and Race Dynamics:

This is a short but extremely demanding mountain stage. With five categorized climbs two of them Hors Catégorie it is one of the hardest stages of the Tour despite its length. The stage finishes with a long and steep summit ascent to La Plagne, following a sequence of high-altitude efforts that will test even the strongest riders.

The placement of this stage immediately after the Queen Stage (Stage 18) makes it particularly significant for the general classification. Fatigue will be a major factor, and time gaps among the contenders could grow significantly.

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The final mountain stage, but no time to relax.
The route winds through the Jura Mountains over hilly terrain with sharp turns and short climbs that challenge the peloton to launch attacks and breakaways.
For the general classification contenders, it could be a last chance to surprise or to solidify their position.
The road to Pontarlier is technical, narrow, and demands maximum concentration fatigue is everywhere.

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The grand finale: Paris.
The Champs-Élysées awaits with its iconic, perfectly straight boulevard, lined with ecstatic fans.
The stage begins calmly, passing through green suburbs and small villages, but tension builds as the peloton enters the gently undulating circuit through the city.
Everyone knows: this day belongs to the sprinters, to the spectacle, and to the celebration.
The stage becomes an explosion of emotion: yellow jerseys are celebrated, tears are shed, and the very best sprint is fought out one last time.
As the wheels thunder across the decorated asphalt, it feels as though all of France breathes together in this magical moment.

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