Dole → Belfort

Elevation profile

Stage preview

The longest stage of the race at just over 200 km, with an unusual profile that should favour adventurous riders -- though the breakaway may take a while to form. The real finish line drama plays out on the Ballon d'Alsace into Belfort.

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Stage 13 (Dole → Belfort, 205.8 km) is a hilly stage with 2,373 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.

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