Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Type: vallonné
Distance: 110.4 km
Stage: 2nd stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes
A Brittany Battle: Short, Sharp, and Brutal
After a punchy opening day in Vannes, the peloton stays in Brittany for Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 — a dynamic and deceptive 110.4 km route from Brest to Quimper. Expect high speeds, quick elevation shifts, and a finish made for the bold.
It may be just over 100 km, but make no mistake: this is a stage where GC hopes can crack early, and classics queens can steal the spotlight.
Stage 2 Map & Route Overview
From the bustling port of Brest to the cobbled charm of Quimper, Stage 2 weaves through the rolling heart of Finistère, packed with punchy climbs and technical roads.
- Commencer: Brest
- Finition: Quimper
- Terrain: Rolling, narrow Brittany roads
- Key Features: 3 categorized climbs, 1 intermediate sprint, sharp late ascents
Sector-by-Sector Breakdown
Sector | Description | Distance (km) |
S1 | Brest ➔ Loperhet: Rolling start, early attacks likely | 0 – 20 |
S2 | Menez Quelerc’h climb (Cat. 3) | 21 – 28 |
S3 | Sprint to Châteaulin (Int. Sprint) | 29 – 40 |
S4 | Coastline winds + twisty roads | 41 – 60 |
S5 | Côte de Locronan (Cat. 4) | 61 – 68 |
S6 | First passage over Côte du Chemin de Trohéir (Cat. 4) | 69 – 77 |
S7 | Final circuit + second climb of Trohéir | 78 – 110.4 |
⏱️ Timings & Schedule (Estimated Passage)
Point clé | Fast Pace | Medium | Lente |
Start (Brest) | 13:05 | 13:10 | 13:15 |
Menez Quelerc’h (Climb) | 13:35 | 13:41 | 13:47 |
Châteaulin (Sprint) | 13:52 | 13:59 | 14:06 |
Locronan (Climb) | 14:15 | 14:22 | 14:30 |
Trohéir (1st) | 14:35 | 14:42 | 14:50 |
Trohéir (2nd) | 15:05 | 15:13 | 15:22 |
Finish (Quimper) | 15:25 | 15:35 | 15:45 |
⏰ Plan your day: Stage 2 will wrap by 3:30 PM CEST (estimated finish time).
📈 Points, Climbs & Bonuses
Segment | Type | Points/Bonus |
Menez Quelerc’h | Cat. 3 Climb | 4 / 2 / 1 KOM points |
Côte de Locronan | Cat. 4 Climb | 3 / 2 / 1 KOM points |
Côte de Trohéir (x2) | Cat. 4 Climb | Each: 3 / 2 / 1 KOM points |
Châteaulin | Intermediate Sprint | 20 – 1 Points (Green jersey) |
Quimper Finish | Stage Win | 10 / 6 / 4 GC Bonus seconds, 50 – 2 Points (Green) |
☁️ Weather & Terrain Factor
- Forecast: 22°C, Partial cloudy intervals with mild tailwind
- Wind Zones: Coastline stretch before Locronan
- Local Touch: Thousands expected on roadside in Châteaulin and Quimper
- Surface: Narrow village roads, punchy gradients, and technical curves late
⭐ Stage 2 Favorites to Watch
Cavalier | Équipe | Strength |
Lotte Kopecky | SD Worx | Fast finish + classics power |
Marianne Vos | Visma | Experience + climbing legs |
Kasia Niewiadoma | Canyon-SRAM | Aggressive attacks |
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig | FDJ | Short climbs, smart tactics |
Elise Chabbey | Canyon-SRAM | Dark horse for a solo move |
This is a day built for punchers, not pure sprinters. A late attack or reduced bunch sprint is likely.
📲 How to Watch Stage 2 Live
- 🎥 Live Broadcast: GCN+, Eurosport, France TV
- ⏳ Replay & Highlights: Available post-stage via official Tour de France Femmes YouTube + GCN
- ✨ Hashtags: #TDF2025Femmes #Stage2 #BrestQuimper #TDFF
Stage 2 may not have Alpine altitude, but it has attacking altitude — constant climbs, tight corners, and tactical ambushes. Expect time gaps to open, bonus seconds to matter, and the yellow jersey to either defend or change hands.
Will we see a world-class sprint up the Quimper cobbles? Or a solo celebration echoing through Brittany? Either way, the Tour de France Femmes 2025 is heating up fast.
