Six days after its seaside start in Barcelona, the Tour de France discovers high mountain terrain today. The stage includes the ascent to the Tourmalet, at 2,115 meters altitude, a historic cycling climb, before concluding in Gavarnie-Gèdre, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its natural beauty.
The 186.2 kilometers between this final second-category climb and the start in Pau are a tribute to the Pyrenees, bidding farewell with this succession of five mountain passes. The stage promises both cycling battles and unforgettable postcard-like scenery for spectators.
