- Stage 7 | Vierzon – Le Creusot: Signal d’Uchon
- Stage 8 | Oyonnax – Le Grand Bornand: Col de la Colombière
- Stage 9 | Cluses – Tignes: Montée de Tignes
- Stage 11 | Sorgues – Malaucène: Mont Ventoux
- Stage 15 | Céret – Andorra la Vella
- Stage 17 | Muret – Saint-Lary-Soulan: Col du Portet
- Stage 18 | Pau – Luz Ardinen: Col du Tourmalet
To be honest, the most exciting stages in the Tour de France are the mountain stages. Here, riders and teams display tactical racing, intensifying the battle for jerseys. Above all, we envision pros conquering climbs similar to ones we might tackle ourselves. Some of you might even be planning cycling trips centered around the majestic climbs of the Tour de France.
Stage 7 | Vierzon – Le Creusot: Signal d’Uchon
Riders won’t need to worry much about using the small chainring until they encounter the short but fierce climb of Signal d’Uchon, nestled in the southeastern corner of the Morvan Regional Natural Park. Making its Tour de France debut in 2021, this 5.7km ascent offers a challenging finale, with average gradients reaching 9.4% and 13.1% over the last 2km, and a maximum gradient of 18%. The 248km route from Vierzon to Le Creusot is not only the longest stage in this year’s Tour de France but also the longest in 21 years. This sets the stage for a heated battle for the mountains classification before the riders head into the Alps.
Stage 8 | Oyonnax – Le Grand Bornand: Col de la Colombière Making its debut in the Tour de France in 1960, the Col de la Colombière returns for the 23rd time in this edition. The 16.3km ascent from Scionzier averages a punishing 6.8%, with the gradient increasing as riders climb higher. Serving as the first stage in the Alps, we anticipate sparks flying as the mountains begin to loom large on the horizon.
Stage 11 | Sorgues – Malaucène: Mont Ventoux
This is the location where Chris Froome, who was involved in a collision with a bike in 2016, was seen running while carrying his bike. Once again this year, we anticipate dramatic events on the ascent of Mont Ventoux. The route of Stage 11 includes the unprecedented double ascent of this iconic mountain. The first ascent begins from Sault, the longest but gentlest route, followed by a descent to Malaucène, before riders tackle the final ascent from Bédoin. The last 20km are filled with tension as riders showcase their descending skills, ultimately finishing in the familiar town of Malaucène.