Monaco → Manosque
Hilly· 204 km · ↗ 3,110 m of climbing · Difficulty score: 83
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A long second day takes the peloton out of Monaco and north into Provence. At 204 km and with over 3,000 m of climbing it is a genuine test of endurance so early in the race, and there is enough rolling terrain to tempt a breakaway. Whether it stays together depends entirely on how badly the sprinters' teams want it.
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Stage 2 (Monaco → Manosque, 204 km) is a hilly stage with 3,110 m of cumulative climbing. Puncheurs who can follow explosive accelerations on short, steep climbs will have the edge over flat-out sprinters.
⚡ Watch for lone attacks on the final climb, or a reduced sprint between a small group of survivors off the last ascent.
Make your pick
🏆 10 points for the winner · 5 for 2nd · 2 for 3rd
Teams confirm their eight riders in the week before the race starts. Once the startlist is published you'll be able to make your picks here.