Tour de France Femmes 2025 Stage 5 Preview

Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Futuroscope → Guéret | Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Longest stage, late climbs, and a finale made for attackers

The 5th stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 brings the peloton from the heart of the Vienne region to the rolling green of Guéret, through a challenging 165.8 km route that builds gradually toward a demanding final 40 kilometers. With Le Maupuy (2.8 km at 5.4%) cresting just 6 km from the finish, this stage is bound to stir up tactical fireworks. The terrain favors explosive puncheuses, opportunists, and perhaps even a GC shake-up if chaos unfolds late.

Let’s dive into every detail.

🔑 Quick Stage Snapshot

🧭 Stage 5 Route Map & Profile

📍 Route Overview – Stage 5 Detailed Route

From flatlands to a hilltop finish: the anatomy of a puncheur’s playground

The stage begins gently, rolling through Vienne with relatively calm terrain — ideal for a breakaway to form. But after the 100km mark, the real stage kicks in.

• Côte de Chabannes – 1.4 km at 5.2% (km 130.9)
• Côte du Peyroux – 3.3 km at 4.3% (km 143.2)
• Le Maupuy – 2.8 km at 5.4% (km 158.7)

Each climb intensifies the difficulty, and Le Maupuy, so close to the finish, could be the perfect launchpad for a race-winning attack. The final 500 meters in Guéret rise slightly, meaning timing will be everything.

Keep your eyes on the contour — the real story lies in the final 40km.

Key Climbs & Terrain

These category 4 climbs may not be mountains, but their sequencing could split the bunch and invite late-stage drama.

🥇 Intermediate Sprints & Points on Offer

🟢 Intermediate Sprint – Dun-le-Palestel (km 126.8)

Time bonuses also awarded at Saint-Léger-le-Guéretois (6″, 4″, 2″)
Final finish bonuses: 10″, 6″, 4″ on the line in Guéret.

🔮 Stage 5 Favorites – Who Could Win?

This isn’t a pure sprinter’s day — nor a full mountain stage — which opens the door to versatile riders who thrive on rolling terrain and short, sharp climbs.

Top contenders:

• Katarzyna Niewiadoma – thrives in uphill attacks, perfect timing for Le Maupuy
• Liane Lippert – fast on short climbs, strong on aggressive days
• Elisa Longo Borghini – savvy and tactically sharp, might try a late launch
• Ashleigh Moolman Pasio – consistent on hilly routes
• Juliette Labous – home crowd motivation + the legs for Maupuy

Expect fireworks if anyone attacks on Le Maupuy. If a small group makes it to the finish, the final 500m incline could be decisive.

⏱️ Estimated Timing – Time of Passage Tour de France Femmes Stage 5

These times reflect average speed assumptions. Live conditions may vary.

A Long Day with a Sting in the Tail

Tour de France Femmes 2025 Stage 5 is the longest of the race — and with its finale packed full of climbs, it could prove decisive in the general classification. The smart rider will conserve early and strike late. Watch for late attacks, watch for Le Maupuy, and expect an uphill kick all the way to the line in Guéret.

Stage 5 isn’t just about the legs — it’s about nerve, timing, and boldness.