{"id":1453,"date":"2025-05-31T15:54:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T13:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1453"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:58:29","slug":"route-stage-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 12 Route, Climb Profiles &amp; Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bf3395-d5\">Tour de France 2025 Stage 12 Route, Climb Profiles &amp; Favorites<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_62523c-47\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_62523c-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_62523c-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_62523c-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_62523c-47\">This day in the mountains \u2014 this is the <strong>first big Pyrenean summit finish<\/strong> of the Tour, and it lands like a sucker punch after a week of attrition. From <strong>Auch\u2019s rolling start to Hautacam\u2019s lung-busting 13.6 km at 7.8%<\/strong>, this is the 2025&#8217;s stage 12 track where GC hopefuls either plant their flag on the mountain or get buried under it.<br><br><strong>The Tour de France 2025 Stage 12<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s the moment things start to get serious. On <strong>Thursday, July 17th<\/strong>, the peloton leaves behind the flatter heartland and steps into the jaws of the Pyrenees, riding from <strong>Auch to the brutal slopes of Hautacam<\/strong> over a punishing <strong>180.6 km<\/strong>.<br><br>This is the <strong>Stage 12th of the 2025 edition<\/strong>, and it comes loaded with meaning. It\u2019s the <strong>first true high-mountain test<\/strong>, a day that\u2019s likely to shred the general classification and expose any cracks in a contender\u2019s armor. With over <strong>3,850 meters of vertical climbing<\/strong> and three categorized climbs packed into the final 60 kilometers, there will be nowhere to hide.<br><br>From breakaway ambitions to GC fireworks, <strong>Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> has all the makings of a race-defining day. The question isn\u2019t <em>if<\/em> it will shake things up \u2014 it\u2019s <em>how violently<\/em>.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-12-results\/\">Follow stage 12 Live <\/a>all the way to <strong>Pyrenean summit finish<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_76995f-09 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca{text-align:left;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_7c9a47-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1453_f9e04a-28 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-left:8px solid #ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1453_f9e04a-28 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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.kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1453_f9e04a-28 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:22px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_1d433e-b8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_1d433e-b8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_1d433e-b8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8a535d-b5\">What\u2019s Special About Stage 12?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_d196ca-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_faf45c-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7493af-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7493af-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7493af-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_7493af-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7493af-26\"><strong>This is it \u2014 the first full-scale war in the Pyrenees.<\/strong><br>Forget the polite mid-mountain sprints and the sprinters\u2019 parade \u2014 <em>Stage 12 from Auch to Hautacam is pure Tour de France brutality<\/em>. A <strong>181 km behemoth<\/strong> that strings together relentless climbing, tight descents, exposed valleys, and a summit finish so iconic it makes grown men sob in front of the TV.<br><br>What makes it special? Let\u2019s break it down like a local:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d48b51-54\">\ud83d\udd37 <strong>The Pyrenees Debut Proper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is the <strong>first big mountain showdown of the 2025 Tour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">After a week of teasing with rollers and mid-sized climbs, this is where the contenders stop hiding and start swinging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_e4bfef-58\">\ud83d\udd37 <strong>Iconic Climbs Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Col du Soulor via Ferri\u00e8res<\/strong> is one of the Pyrenees\u2019 signature climbs \u2014 beautiful, brutal, and narrow enough to cause panic in the peloton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The <strong>Hautacam summit finish<\/strong> is infamous for shattering legs and reputations. Think misty switchbacks, lung-busting gradients, and a wall of fans roaring every name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_50c911-d1\">\ud83d\udd37 <strong>GC Shake-up Guaranteed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This stage of the July 17 is too hard, too decisive, and too cruel for any pretenders to survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Expect a reshuffling of the GC deck<\/strong>, with a likely new yellow jersey or massive time gaps that alter the race narrative moving forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b15b75-0e\">\ud83d\udd37 <strong>A Breakaway with a Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is one of those rare days where <em>the breakaway might actually stay away<\/em>, if the big GC names are too busy eyeballing each other to chase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Expect a heavyweight move from climbers gunning for the <strong>KOM jersey<\/strong> or wildcard stage hunters from teams like <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/cofidis\/\">Cofidis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/arkea-bbhotels\/\">Arkea<\/a>, or Lidl-Trek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bc0c95-10\">\ud83d\udd37 <strong>Legends Made on Hautacam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hautacam is no ordinary summit. It&#8217;s where <em>heroes are forged and Tour legends are made<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Nibali, Leblanc, even Armstrong (unofficially) \u2014 this climb makes or breaks a Tour de France career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_e68f6f-c1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_c472e5-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40197f-2a\">A savage Pyrenean gauntlet where GC contenders will stop pretending and start cracking. The Tour\u2019s first mountain summit finish and a day where time gaps will explode.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_70cd0b-02 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_70cd0b-02 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_70cd0b-02\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_99b624-15\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_99b624-15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_99b624-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_99b624-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_99b624-15\">Stage 12 Overview: Auch to Hautacam \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<br><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_1f5c58-85 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_9fdcb6-fe\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1453_f19bd8-95{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_f19bd8-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1453_f19bd8-95 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1453_f19bd8-95\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_41d948-d4{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_41d948-d4\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4b3e25-5b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Feature<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_805b5d-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Details<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_9dc373-05{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_9dc373-05:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_9dc373-05\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_92f7d0-b1\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_bed158-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_bed158-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_calendar-check kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M436 160H12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-36c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h48V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h128V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h48c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48v36c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zM12 192h424c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v260c0 26.51-21.49 48-48 48H48c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48V204c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12zm333.296 95.947l-28.169-28.398c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L194.12 364.665l-45.98-46.352c-4.667-4.705-12.266-4.736-16.971-.068l-28.397 28.17c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.97l82.601 83.269c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l142.953-141.805c4.705-4.667 4.736-12.265.068-16.97z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d60f8c-bf\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, July 17, 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_fb2ab8-0b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_fb2ab8-0b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_fb2ab8-0b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_940e40-02\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_075034-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_075034-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M466.515 66.928C487.731 57.074 512 72.551 512 95.944v243.1c0 10.526-5.161 20.407-13.843 26.358-35.837 24.564-74.335 40.858-122.505 40.858-67.373 0-111.63-34.783-165.217-34.783-50.853 0-86.124 10.058-114.435 22.122V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H56c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24V101.945C17.497 91.825 8 75.026 8 56 8 24.296 34.345-1.254 66.338.048c28.468 1.158 51.779 23.968 53.551 52.404.52 8.342-.81 16.31-3.586 23.562C137.039 68.384 159.393 64 184.348 64c67.373 0 111.63 34.783 165.217 34.783 40.496 0 82.612-15.906 116.95-31.855zM96 134.63v70.49c29-10.67 51.18-17.83 73.6-20.91v-71.57c-23.5 2.17-40.44 9.79-73.6 21.99zm220.8 9.19c-26.417-4.672-49.886-13.979-73.6-21.34v67.42c24.175 6.706 47.566 16.444 73.6 22.31v-68.39zm-147.2 40.39v70.04c32.796-2.978 53.91-.635 73.6 3.8V189.9c-25.247-7.035-46.581-9.423-73.6-5.69zm73.6 142.23c26.338 4.652 49.732 13.927 73.6 21.34v-67.41c-24.277-6.746-47.54-16.45-73.6-22.32v68.39zM96 342.1c23.62-8.39 47.79-13.84 73.6-16.56v-71.29c-26.11 2.35-47.36 8.04-73.6 17.36v70.49zm368-221.6c-21.3 8.85-46.59 17.64-73.6 22.47v71.91c27.31-4.36 50.03-14.1 73.6-23.89V120.5zm0 209.96v-70.49c-22.19 14.2-48.78 22.61-73.6 26.02v71.58c25.07-2.38 48.49-11.04 73.6-27.11zM316.8 212.21v68.16c25.664 7.134 46.616 9.342 73.6 5.62v-71.11c-25.999 4.187-49.943 2.676-73.6-2.67z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Start\/Finish<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4dd24a-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Auch \u279d Hautacam<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_99fc0e-d0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_99fc0e-d0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_99fc0e-d0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fc1bed-90\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9591f5-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_route kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M416 320h-96c-17.6 0-32-14.4-32-32s14.4-32 32-32h96s96-107 96-160-43-96-96-96-96 43-96 96c0 25.5 22.2 63.4 45.3 96H320c-52.9 0-96 43.1-96 96s43.1 96 96 96h96c17.6 0 32 14.4 32 32s-14.4 32-32 32H185.5c-16 24.8-33.8 47.7-47.3 64H416c52.9 0 96-43.1 96-96s-43.1-96-96-96zm0-256c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32-32-14.3-32-32 14.3-32 32-32zM96 256c-53 0-96 43-96 96s96 160 96 160 96-107 96-160-43-96-96-96zm0 128c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32 32 14.3 32 32-14.3 32-32 32z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_be5dfd-92\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">180.6 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_fb11a2-2f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_fb11a2-2f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_fb11a2-2f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_38f16a-4e\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{font-size:18px;padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1d2ca2-4e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Hills<\/title><path d=\"M796.239 389.165c-6.422-12.8-27.363-12.8-33.785 0l-58.633 117.3-209.718-419.469c-6.422-12.811-27.363-12.811-33.785 0l-453.21 906.521c-2.919 5.861-2.627 12.811 0.831 18.38 3.458 5.547 9.521 8.949 16.067 8.949h1057.493c6.546 0 12.609-3.402 16.067-8.971s3.761-12.519 0.831-18.369zM477.215 137.656l122.072 244.143c-23.085 2.38-46.406 7.837-59.879 21.322-3.975 3.964-7.22 7.893-10.105 11.441-0.887 1.078-1.909 2.324-2.829 3.425-2.874-1.886-8.14-5.985-16.999-14.866-33.448-33.448-60.676-21.738-80.539-13.159-9.14 3.941-17.774 7.646-27.251 7.646-14.866 0-27.206-26.891-32.404-44.048zM54.568 983.074l292.615-585.331c11.071 19.222 28.441 37.636 54.501 37.636 17.28 0 31.068-5.951 42.173-10.712 17.617-7.59 23.545-10.161 38.894 5.176 16.842 16.853 30.361 27.352 45.204 27.352 0.516 0 1.067-0.022 1.594-0.056 14.349-0.719 22.445-10.655 28.98-18.661 2.178-2.684 4.592-5.67 7.556-8.634 3.514-3.514 15.147-9.443 51.436-11.475l282.352 564.705zM942.102 983.074l-217.162-434.38 54.422-108.856 271.585 543.236zM942.102 983.074z\"\/><path d=\"M873.78 227.638c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.223-19.065 18.549 12.396 40.354 19.065 63.079 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0-75.531 33.875-75.531 75.542 0 41.656 33.875 75.542 75.531 75.542zM80.662 246.524c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.47 5.311 2.055 11.295 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.727 37.187-63.394 74.465-63.394 41.656 0 75.531 33.875 75.531 75.542 0 41.656-33.875 75.542-75.531 75.542-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.526-3.38-8.208-5.221-13.025-5.221-0.775 0-1.538 0.056-2.313 0.146-5.625 0.685-10.644 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.943-37.771-37.771 0-20.839 16.943-37.771 37.771-37.771zM80.662 246.524z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Stage Type<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e15f72-49\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Mountain \u2014 Summit Finish<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_2a2014-27{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_2a2014-27:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_2a2014-27\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8693af-89\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_8bf9d5-b4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_graph kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M7.03 0l-3.03 3-1-1-3 3.03 1 1 2-2.03 1 1 4-4-.97-1zm-7.03 7v1h8v-1h-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Elevation Gain<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_458dd2-1f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Approx. ~3,850 m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_c0a61d-80{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_c0a61d-80:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_c0a61d-80\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_68e023-99\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f2e848-1f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_chart-area kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M500 384c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H12c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12V76c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v308h436zM372.7 159.5L288 216l-85.3-113.7c-5.1-6.8-15.5-6.3-19.9 1L96 248v104h384l-89.9-187.8c-3.2-6.5-11.4-8.7-17.4-4.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Notable Climbs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_1e2e47-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Soulor, Col de Bord\u00e8res, Hautacam summit finish<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_84488d-02{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_84488d-02:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_84488d-02\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c0fc83-4e\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_fce5cb-ee\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M466.515 66.928C487.731 57.074 512 72.551 512 95.944v243.1c0 10.526-5.161 20.407-13.843 26.358-35.837 24.564-74.335 40.858-122.505 40.858-67.373 0-111.63-34.783-165.217-34.783-50.853 0-86.124 10.058-114.435 22.122V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H56c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24V101.945C17.497 91.825 8 75.026 8 56 8 24.296 34.345-1.254 66.338.048c28.468 1.158 51.779 23.968 53.551 52.404.52 8.342-.81 16.31-3.586 23.562C137.039 68.384 159.393 64 184.348 64c67.373 0 111.63 34.783 165.217 34.783 40.496 0 82.612-15.906 116.95-31.855zM96 134.63v70.49c29-10.67 51.18-17.83 73.6-20.91v-71.57c-23.5 2.17-40.44 9.79-73.6 21.99zm220.8 9.19c-26.417-4.672-49.886-13.979-73.6-21.34v67.42c24.175 6.706 47.566 16.444 73.6 22.31v-68.39zm-147.2 40.39v70.04c32.796-2.978 53.91-.635 73.6 3.8V189.9c-25.247-7.035-46.581-9.423-73.6-5.69zm73.6 142.23c26.338 4.652 49.732 13.927 73.6 21.34v-67.41c-24.277-6.746-47.54-16.45-73.6-22.32v68.39zM96 342.1c23.62-8.39 47.79-13.84 73.6-16.56v-71.29c-26.11 2.35-47.36 8.04-73.6 17.36v70.49zm368-221.6c-21.3 8.85-46.59 17.64-73.6 22.47v71.91c27.31-4.36 50.03-14.1 73.6-23.89V120.5zm0 209.96v-70.49c-22.19 14.2-48.78 22.61-73.6 26.02v71.58c25.07-2.38 48.49-11.04 73.6-27.11zM316.8 212.21v68.16c25.664 7.134 46.616 9.342 73.6 5.62v-71.11c-25.999 4.187-49.943 2.676-73.6-2.67z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Expected Finish<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d9cb8b-32\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5:10 PM CET (GC showdown on the Hautacam slopes)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_f4cec6-17{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_f4cec6-17:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_f4cec6-17\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_da2da6-13\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_1334f2-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_cloudy kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2.5 0c-1.38 0-2.5 1.12-2.5 2.5 0 .39.09.74.25 1.06.3-.21.64-.37 1-.47.55-1.25 1.82-2.09 3.25-2.09-.46-.6-1.18-1-2-1zm2 2c-1.21 0-2.27.86-2.5 2-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2s.9 2 2 2h4.5c.83 0 1.5-.67 1.5-1.5 0-.65-.42-1.29-1-1.5v-.5c0-1.38-1.12-2.5-2.5-2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Weather Watch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_66b6a5-0c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">27 Degree Sunny + Cloudy at Afternoon<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ce02a4-46{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ce02a4-46:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_ce02a4-46\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_1d1816-78\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_4dbaf2-d8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_bolt kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0l-3 5h2v3l3-5h-2v-3z\" transform=\"translate(1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Sprint Point<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c5a7dc-bc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Argel\u00e8s-Gazost (before Soulor ascent)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cb8a95-56\">Stage 12 Summary: Route Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>summary of Stage 12 route<\/strong> is simple at first glance \u2014 but deadly in execution. On <strong>Thursday, July 17th<\/strong>, riders will line up in the historic town of <strong>Auch<\/strong> and head for the unforgiving climb of <strong>Hautacam<\/strong>, wrapping up a <strong>180.6 km<\/strong> journey that starts with calm and ends in chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 12th route of 2025<\/strong> begins on rolling, fast roads that offer a deceptive sense of ease. The first <strong>122 km are relatively flat<\/strong>, giving breakaway hopefuls a chance to launch \u2014 but don\u2019t be fooled. The fireworks are loaded into the final third of the day, where the <strong>Pyrenees punch back hard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a total of <strong>3,850 meters of elevation gain<\/strong>, this is the first time in the race that the high mountains truly bite. The <strong>Stage 12 route of Thu 17th July<\/strong> includes three categorized climbs in quick succession \u2014 <strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong>, <strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong>, and the monster final ascent to <strong>Hautacam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short? The <strong>Thu 17th of the stage 12 route<\/strong> flips the Tour on its head. It&#8217;s a day built to destroy legs, crush illusions, and elevate those with real GC ambitions. From the calm start in Auch to the storm at Hautacam, this is where the 2025 Tour begins to take shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_0ed940-65 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_149a81-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_149a81-b0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1453_4ce4cf-33 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1453_4ce4cf-33\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stage-12-route-map.webp\" alt=\"stage-12-route-map\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4094\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stage-12-route-map.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stage-12-route-map-300x257.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_d98c35-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_3905e5-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6b8df0-d0\">180.6 km of Pyrenean cruelty with a summit finish at Hautacam. The day the Tour de France 2025 starts to rip apart.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_4f9f31-11 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_4f9f31-11 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_4f9f31-11\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b98e90-6f\">Profile &amp; Climb Breakdown of the 12th Stage: Auch to Hautacam<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_3e3481-7d\">Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France is built like a trapdoor: a steady, benign rollout from Auch that suddenly opens into a brutal trio of Pyrenean climbs. The <strong>Stage 12 route profile<\/strong> resembles a saw blade by the final 60 kilometers, and with <strong>3,850 meters of elevation gain<\/strong>, it\u2019s the first true <strong>high-mountain gauntlet<\/strong> of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_886b60-38 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_a3dd45-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1453_ff4b0a-78 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1453_ff4b0a-78\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-12-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-12-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4096\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-12-profile.webp 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-12-profile-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-12-profile-768x461.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_5573c2-7e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_5573c2-7e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_5573c2-7e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26f0\ufe0f Key Climbs on Stage 12 \u2014 Tour de France 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. <strong>C\u00f4te de Labatmale<\/strong> (Category 4)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 1.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Average Gradient<\/strong>: 6.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where<\/strong>: ~131 km mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Profile Insight<\/strong>: A short leg-stinger that wakes up the legs after a long flat lead-in. Not decisive, but it begins the rhythm of climbing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_14c7d6-d8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_14c7d6-d8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_14c7d6-d8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. <strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong> (Category 1)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 11.9 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Average Gradient<\/strong>: 7.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Gradient<\/strong>: Ramps up to <strong>10.3%<\/strong> in final 2 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Where<\/strong>: ~150 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical Outlook<\/strong>: The first major test. Expect the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/\">GC teams<\/a> to <strong>tighten the grip here<\/strong>, potentially isolating rivals. This climb is not only long, but also unpredictable \u2014 steep ramps alternate with brief recoveries. Riders out of form here could bleed serious time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_2e4472-b6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_2e4472-b6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_2e4472-b6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. <strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong> (Category 2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 8.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Average Gradient<\/strong>: 5.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where<\/strong>: ~167 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Profile Insight<\/strong>: A deceptive climb. While the average gradient seems mild, it\u2019s irregular with punchy sections above 8%. Coming off the Soulor, it acts as a launchpad for aggressive riders before the final climb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_00d6fb-3b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_00d6fb-3b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_00d6fb-3b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Hautacam<\/strong> (Hors Cat\u00e9gorie \u2014 HC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 13.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Average Gradient<\/strong>: 7.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Ramps<\/strong>: <strong>10.3%<\/strong> and a brutal <strong>11.3%<\/strong> pitch in final 4 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Where<\/strong>: Finish line (180.6 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical Outlook<\/strong>: The queenmaker. This is where time gaps explode. With worn-out legs, riders face a long, punishing ascent full of shifting gradients and false flats that kick again \u2014 especially from <strong>Kilometer 9 onward<\/strong>, where the <strong>steepest ramps hit<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GC contenders must launch or respond here \u2014 there\u2019s no hiding on Hautacam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_e5c199-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_e5c199-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e5c199-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e5c199-cd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_e5c199-cd > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_3c0cff-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_3c0cff-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_3c0cff-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_3c0cff-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1453_5fdce9-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1453_5fdce9-30\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025stage-12-route-finishclimb.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4097\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025stage-12-route-finishclimb.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025stage-12-route-finishclimb-300x181.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tactical Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stage 12th route 2025<\/strong> is tailor-made for <strong>pure climbers and GC hopefuls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The <strong>Stage 12 route profile<\/strong> demands energy management in the flat half, team control through the mid-mountains, and individual brilliance on Hautacam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone targeting yellow <strong>must show strength today<\/strong>, or risk watching the maillot jaune ride away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_12faaf-8f .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_12faaf-8f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_12faaf-8f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b9c29a-96\">Stage 12 Detailed Route Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 12 detailed route<\/strong> of the <strong>2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is a game of three acts \u2014 each one more intense than the last. The <strong>Stage 12 route of Thu 17th July<\/strong> opens wide, tightens in the middle, and explodes in the finale. Here\u2019s how the drama unfolds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) Flat First Half \u2014 <em>Auch \u2192 B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq (~0 to 120km)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stage rolls out from <strong>Auch<\/strong>, with the first half mostly a warm-up \u2014 but that\u2019s not to say it\u2019s a walk in the park. Expect breakaway action and plenty of wind-exposed sectors across Gascony\u2019s open roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Terrain: Rolling plains, mild undulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: ~120 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: Perfect for breakaways and GC teams conserving energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key Towns: Mirande, Maubourguet, Vic-en-Bigorre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_44876c-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_26a502-4d:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_26a502-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_26a502-4d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_96a6c0-59\">\ud83d\udc49 A relatively relaxed start, but speed will stay high as teams fight to place their leaders before the road tilts up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_b64847-d4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_b64847-d4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_b64847-d4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b) \u26a1 Transition Section \u2014 <em>C\u00f4te de Labatmale + Sprint (~120\u2013135km)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the peloton approaches <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq<\/strong>, the profile begins to twitch. This mid-section offers the first <strong>categorized climb<\/strong> and a <strong>key intermediate sprint<\/strong> \u2014 a tense warm-up before the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Intermediate Sprint: Lourdes (~126 km)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expect GC riders to stay quiet; sprinters may have been dropped by now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\ud83d\udfe0 <strong>C\u00f4te de Labatmale<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Category: 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: 1.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average Gradient: 6.3%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_207d3d-a1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_d2d147-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b64185-a1\">\ud83d\udc49 These 15 kilometers may seem minor, but they&#8217;re the trigger point. From here on, it&#8217;s war.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c) \u26f0\ufe0f Final 60km \u2014 <em>Three brutal climbs<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a3ec19-6b\">Here\u2019s where <strong>Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> earns its mountain stripes. With <strong>over 3,850 meters of elevation gain<\/strong>, the final hour of racing is pure attrition. Riders face a relentless triple assault:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_36b616-29 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_36b616-29 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_36b616-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Category: 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: 11.9 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avg Gradient: 7.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max: 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altitude: 1,474 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description: Long, steady climb with a punishing rhythm \u2014 a GC sorting machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Category: 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: 8.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avg Gradient: 5.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altitude: 1,156 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description: Narrow, rugged, and technical descent afterward \u2014 expect splits before Hautacam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Final Ascent: Hautacam<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Category: HC (Hors Cat\u00e9gorie)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: 13.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avg Gradient: 7.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max: 11%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altitude: 1,520 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description: A legendary Pyrenean monster \u2014 infamous for exposing weakness and crowning champions. This is the <strong>Stage 12 route\u2019s<\/strong> brutal conclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_ff16bf-b5 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_9b3c49-27\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b5750c-60\">From <strong>rolling countryside<\/strong> to <strong>alpine carnage<\/strong>, the <strong>Stage 12 route<\/strong> is a complete test. It\u2019s more than a transition \u2014 it\u2019s a trap, a launchpad, and possibly the beginning of the end for some Tour hopefuls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_6532ef-f6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_6532ef-f6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_6532ef-f6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7966fd-28\">\ud83d\udcc8 Stage 12 Detailed <strong>Route Highlights &amp; Key Sectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_0b0e35-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_0b0e35-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_0b0e35-6f 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1453_3e78af-45{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 td, .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.59);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 td, .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.59);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 td, .kb-table1453_3e78af-45 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.59);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1453_3e78af-45 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1453_3e78af-45\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_ff3425-27\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_90862e-2d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Segment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7eb8c5-0d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kilometer Marker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_34b3f3-05\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7bb2a4-8e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_6c58f4-57\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ffebf4-bb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start: Auch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_084391-07\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_30d0a4-ac\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage start<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b18ba1-7b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling terrain, open countryside<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_cb4b77-24\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d4b8fd-2a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vic-en-Bigorre<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8c5a52-68\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~55 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e795b7-4e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feed zone region<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_3a5359-10\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast-paced, possible crosswinds<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_94e541-95\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_01d430-54\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_55fe66-f3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~120 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_0bb1fd-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Route begins to rise<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_515e81-25\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start of transition into foothills<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_e737e2-5b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7a29c2-e2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint: Lourdes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_26f575-4c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~126 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4c903d-82\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprint zone<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4ff659-37\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May see sprinters contest if still in pack<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_7d17bb-50\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_13fd8f-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Labatmale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_5e59fe-44\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~131 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_262293-ac\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Categorized climb (Cat 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d0b853-7c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.6 km at 6.3% avg gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_a6272d-ef\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c611b2-29\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argel\u00e8s-Gazost<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_40de61-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~140 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ffe39a-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climb transition area<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fdffa9-77\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic positioning for GC contenders<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_2293bb-13\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_745220-90\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d97807-b6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~150 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fd635c-d1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major climb (Cat 1)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7bfcc1-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11.9 km at 7.8%, scenic but selective climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_434c2f-1c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_93f977-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Descent + Valley<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_129f80-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~162 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_bef9bf-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast technical descent<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4081e5-33\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leads directly into next climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_89086b-62\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_680a4b-28\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_356511-17\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~167 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_18ee27-ad\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mid-grade climb (Cat 2)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b4cb5f-a8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.6 km at 5.8%, rhythm disruptor before finale<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_d507ed-3e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c6edad-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Climb: Hautacam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_94b6e2-23\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">180.6 km (Finish)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b0def2-e0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summit finish (HC climb)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7e2039-e7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13.6 km at 7.8%, steep ramps up to 11%, Tour-defining ascent<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_eac8c2-43\">\ud83d\udcca <strong>Elevation Profile Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Distance<\/strong>: 180.6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Total Elevation Gain<\/strong>: 3,850 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Climbs<\/strong>: 3 categorized (Cat 4, Cat 1, Cat 2) + 1 HC summit finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Terrain Type<\/strong>: Flat \u2192 Rolling \u2192 High Mountains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stage Type<\/strong>: First major <strong>high-mountain stage<\/strong> of the 2025 Tour de France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_f54876-15 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_f54876-15 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_f54876-15\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f595a9-76\">Tactical Hot Zones of the Stage 12<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40\"]{line-height:2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_6fca89-40\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Km 10\u201350:<\/strong> Early break formation on open, wind-susceptible farmland.<br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>C\u00f4te de Loucrup:<\/strong> Break thins, peloton controls pace.<br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Soulor:<\/strong> GC fireworks possible \u2014 Jumbo-Visma, UAE, Ineos likely to attack or at least stress rivals.<br>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Hautacam:<\/strong> Full-scale GC war. Pogacar? Vingegaard? Rogli\u010d? Somebody cracks. 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_9b8bef-bd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_heart kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Local Fan Tip:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d\"] 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class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0edc2a-5d\">Grab your spot on Hautacam\u2019s final 3 km bend \u2014 where it pitches to 11% and the air gets thin. Flares, flags, and mayhem guaranteed. Local cheese stands + cold beers aplenty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_40bcde-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_40bcde-6c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_40bcde-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a6da48-04\">Stage 12 Favorites and Contenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>tage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is more than just a test\u2014it\u2019s a truth-teller. With the first summit finish at Hautacam and three categorized climbs packed into the final 60km, this is where the GC dreamers get sorted from the contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_34168d-8e\">Will this be a <strong>GC showdown<\/strong> or a <strong>breakaway victory<\/strong>? That depends on who takes control early\u2014and how willing teams like <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\">UAE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/team-visma-lease-a-bike\/\">Visma-Lease a Bike<\/a> are to chase down moves. The long flat start is breakaway-friendly, but once the Col du Soulor looms, the real race begins.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_15a49e-9c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_15a49e-9c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_15a49e-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f Three-Star Favorites \u2013 <strong>GC Heavy-Hitters &amp; In-Form Climbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thymen Arensman<\/strong> (INEOS Grenadiers) \u2013 <em>The Dutchman thrives in long <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\">mountain stages <\/a>and has been growing into GC leadership. If INEOS want to shake up the top 5, Arensman is the tip of the spear.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Ben O\u2019Connor<\/strong> (Decathlon AG2R) \u2013 <em>A proven performer in Pyrenean terrain. If he finds daylight on the Soulor or Bord\u00e8res, he&#8217;s a massive solo threat.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Storer<\/strong> (Tudor Pro Cycling) \u2013 <em>Aggressive, explosive, and brilliant on multi-climb days. If the stage tilts toward a breakaway, Storer could be your Stage 12 favorite.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f Two-Star Contenders \u2013 <strong>Breakaway Threats &amp; Dark Horses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daniel Mart\u00ednez<\/strong> (BORA-hansgrohe) \u2013 <em>Quiet but consistent, Mart\u00ednez could fly under the radar. Watch for him to mark moves or slip into a selective break.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mattias Skjelmose<\/strong> (Lidl-Trek) \u2013 <em>Young and fearless. If he survives the early climbs, he could surge late\u2014especially if the GC guys hesitate.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Woods<\/strong> (Israel\u2013Premier Tech) \u2013 <em>Stage 12th of the 2025 suits his style: punchy climbs and a steep summit finish. Depends heavily on how far the break is allowed to go.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd76\ufe0f Wildcards \u2013 GC Royalty Watching Each Other?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> (UAE Team Emirates) \u2013 <em>Not expected to attack early, but if there\u2019s even a flicker of weakness in his rivals, he\u2019ll pounce. His team\u2019s job: control until Hautacam.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> (Visma\u2013LAB) \u2013 <em>Still gauging form post-injury but this is a potential litmus test. If he attacks, it&#8217;s to win back fear.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sepp Kuss<\/strong> (Visma\u2013LAB) \u2013 <em>If Vingegaard hesitates, Kuss could be the plan B. He\u2019s proven in these conditions, and a free role makes him dangerous.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geraint Thomas<\/strong> (INEOS Grenadiers) \u2013 <em>Smart, experienced, and always in the right place. May not win Stage 12 of the 2025, but he\u2019ll shape the outcome.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tactical Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakaway?<\/strong> Likely, yes\u2014especially with the flat opening and the GC teams looking to conserve. But the final climb is too brutal for sprinters or rouleurs. Only a <strong>pure climber<\/strong> survives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Team Support<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visma<\/strong> must shepherd Vingegaard through early climbs\u2014Wout van Aert and Kuss will be key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UAE Emirates<\/strong> will rely heavily on Majka and Yates to set the table for a Pogacar move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INEOS<\/strong> might send Pidcock or Rodr\u00edguez up the road early to cover both bases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_fea962-61 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_fea962-61 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_fea962-61\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediate Sprint and KOM Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a goldmine for those chasing polka dots and green. With <strong>four categorized climbs<\/strong> and a single intermediate sprint before the mountains bite, there\u2019s something here for sprinters, puncheurs, and mountain goats alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Intermediate Sprint \u2013 B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq (Km 82.6)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the last chance for green jersey hunters before the stage tips uphill for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq, right before the first real ascent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect<\/strong>: Breakaway riders to grab the points uncontested if the sprinter teams sit up early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Points awarded<\/strong> (standard Tour format):<br>1st \u2013 20 pts, 2nd \u2013 17, 3rd \u2013 15, 4th \u2013 13 &#8230; down to 1 pt for 15th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f3 <em>Key takeaway<\/em>: Don\u2019t expect Jakobsen or Philipsen here unless their teams go all-in from KM 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe0 <strong>King of the Mountains (KOM) \u2013 Points Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 12 offers a massive haul for climbers targeting the <strong>polka-dot jersey<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how the KOM points break down across the four categorized climbs:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_23fe41-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_3ee8bb-83\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1453_c8dc26-33{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 td, .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.6);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 td, .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.6);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 td, .kb-table1453_c8dc26-33 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.6);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1453_c8dc26-33 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1453_c8dc26-33\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_6797ab-11\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_940751-5d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_20365c-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Category<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b4fd0e-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Length<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8333be-00\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avg. Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7f5f0b-fc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Max. Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_990f8c-7b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KOM Points (Top 1\u20138)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_ac4cd2-22\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_3ffc94-df\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Labatmale<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_3cb2a0-3b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cat. 4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e263e6-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_eac740-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.3%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_6c9aa8-b1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_a5ff59-c6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_c741d0-00\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_2c8dce-8b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Soulor<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_517a95-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cat. 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7baae2-ec\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11.9 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e583c7-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.8%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_005d41-c9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~10% ramps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_2449b2-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_01edbb-08\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_746d86-d1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_cc1599-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cat. 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_9f411c-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.7 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_bc82b2-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.2%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_cbaca2-3e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11.3% max<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_aed20d-b3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5, 3, 2, 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_7f3a54-35\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e7e6ae-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hautacam (Summit Finish)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_feae02-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b51289-5a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13.6 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ca6ff4-1e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.8%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ca9e7b-35\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ramps to 10.3%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4750f3-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_2c3e7c-b8{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_2c3e7c-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_2c3e7c-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_2c3e7c-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_a4ea27-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_b0ea6e-61\">\ud83d\udd3a <strong>Hautacam<\/strong> being HC (hors cat\u00e9gorie) means <strong>double-weighted KOM points<\/strong>\u2014which can flip the polka-dot standings instantly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_f59c3a-c8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_f59c3a-c8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_f59c3a-c8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timings &amp; Key Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> \u2014it\u2019s a long day for the riders, the fans, and the iconic caravan. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the day\u2019s key moments and the towns that shape this mountain epic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Stage 12 \u2013 Thursday, July 17<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_75b780-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_75b780-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_75b780-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_75b780-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_a053f8-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_a053f8-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_a053f8-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_a053f8-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_a053f8-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1453_958edc-23{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 td, .kb-table1453_958edc-23 th{border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 td, .kb-table1453_958edc-23 th{border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_958edc-23 td, .kb-table1453_958edc-23 th{border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1453_958edc-23 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1453_958edc-23\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_198cbc-52\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_70a37c-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_abd521-88\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time (Local \u2013 CEST)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_fa9143-3d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fb97c7-88\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publicity Caravan Starts<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ca77a7-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_dab611-b8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_0eafef-45\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neutralized Rollout<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_4017ea-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_058942-2e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fc7ed8-b2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Race Start<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_dc49ee-62\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>~13:20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_f32c97-0d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e3a31a-7f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated Finish (Hautacam)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_99e8f6-85\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>~17:45<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_8c3396-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_550de5-ac:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_550de5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_550de5-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_72073e-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_72073e-29\"><em>Note: Times can shift depending on race speed, breakaway dynamics, and weather.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_07dfed-4a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_07dfed-4a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_07dfed-4a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Key Towns Along the Route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start \u2013 Auch<\/strong><br>Rolling out from the heart of Gascony, the peloton departs from the historical city of Auch, known for its cathedral and D\u2019Artagnan statue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Mirande<\/strong><br>A key passage point during the flat opening 50 km. Expect calm before the chaos here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pontacq<\/strong><br>Near the sprint hotspot of B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq, the race starts to rise here\u2014literally and figuratively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Argel\u00e8s-Gazost<\/strong><br>The gateway to the final climb sequence. Expect fans lining the road and DS radios buzzing as GC teams move into position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish \u2013 Hautacam (1,520 m)<\/strong><br>The infamous Pyrenean summit returns. A brutal HC climb with gradients peaking over 10%. The winner here might not wear yellow yet\u2014but they\u2019ll be a serious contender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_a500a0-86 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_a500a0-86 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_a500a0-86\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f Weather Forecast &amp; Road Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to <strong>Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>, weather and road surface could play just as big a role as the gradient. From the flat lanes of Auch to the rugged ramps of Hautacam, here\u2019s what the riders\u2014and fans\u2014can expect on <strong>Thursday, July 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u2601\ufe0f <strong>Forecast Summary<\/strong> (as of race morning)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_0a3cdf-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_0a3cdf-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_0a3cdf-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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kb-table-data1453_8f37e1-6b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Region<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8866be-a5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forecast<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8e5ec4-24\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temp (\u00b0C)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_f45e6a-cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wind<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_8a1a8b-14\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_86759b-a8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auch \u2192 Mirande<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c6397f-03\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunny intervals<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_94f6e7-f2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">23\u201326\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ad7378-57\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light headwind (SW, 10 km\/h)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_101d8e-ba\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_fa52b5-73\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mid-section (Pontacq \u2192 Argel\u00e8s-Gazost)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_70c34e-85\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud-building, risk of showers<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b6197a-1a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20\u201324\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_35c962-59\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Side-wind sections<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_f4a035-1d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ea78a2-a9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbs: Soulor \u2192 Hautacam<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_1755a6-af\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooler, overcast, chance of fog<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_10f39a-53\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14\u201318\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_847de8-94\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gusts up to 30 km\/h on exposed ramps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_7fa101-bd{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_7fa101-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_7fa101-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_7fa101-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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kadence-column1453_8bbb72-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70bf5b-3c\">Riders may need gilets or windbreakers for descents; keep an eye on sudden temperature drops on Soulor and Hautacam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_72e697-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_72e697-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_72e697-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Road Surface &amp; Technical Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat Segment (Auch \u2192 B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq)<\/strong><br>Smooth, wide roads. Fast pace expected. Minimal technical difficulty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Labatmale \/ Sprint Section<\/strong><br>Narrower lanes. Watch for positioning battles and possible road furniture near B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong><br>Classic Pyrenean pass\u2014solid surface but narrow in parts. Switchbacks on descent demand full focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong><br>Slightly more rugged. Riders will feel it in the legs and arms\u2014expect bouncing rhythm changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finale: Hautacam Climb<\/strong><br>Fully paved but rougher texture in parts. Gradient ramps of <strong>10.3%<\/strong> and <strong>11.3%<\/strong> on the upper half can become treacherous if wet or foggy. Visibility may drop near the summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Weather Impact Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crosswinds in the mid-section<\/strong> could split the peloton if teams push. GC teams like UAE and Visma will stay sharp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Rain or mist on Hautacam<\/strong> could neutralize the finale\u2019s speed\u2014but add to the drama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature swings<\/strong> may impact fueling plans. Riders will need to manage sweat early and shivers late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_222204-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_314eed-29, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_314eed-29:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_314eed-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_314eed-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_40f4b3-3e\">\u23f1\ufe0f <em>In a stage where timing, nutrition, and pacing already matter\u2014weather could add an unpredictable twist. Don\u2019t be surprised if we see risk-takers shine and cautious contenders lose time.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_2b2534-3c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_2b2534-3c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_2b2534-3c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0b2ed5-0e\">Tour History of Auch &amp; Hautacam<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_180eeb-c4\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Auch \u2014 The Unsung Starting Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auch is like that underrated vinyl record you find in a dusty Gascony market \u2014 quietly legendary if you know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tour Fact:<\/strong> Though Auch\u2019s hosted the Tour <strong>start line 6 times<\/strong>, it\u2019s been off the schedule since <strong>2015<\/strong>. That year, it sent the peloton hurtling towards the mountains \u2014 and as locals still tell it, <em>\u201cthe breakaway was doomed before they left the cathedral steps.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Cultural Vibe:<\/strong> Home of <strong>d\u2019Artagnan<\/strong> (yep, the OG Musketeer), and folks here carry that swagger on Tour days. Expect swords painted on roads and fans in feathered hats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fan Lore:<\/strong> In the \u201990s, local kids would follow the Tour caravan begging for freebies. Legend says one kid scored <em>37 caps, 3 bidons, and a PMU keychain in a single day.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_f31648-b3\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Hautacam \u2014 Where Legends Crack and Heroes Are Forged<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now this\u2026 this is hallowed ground, baby.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d1942e-57\"><strong>Debut:<\/strong> <strong>1994 Tour de France<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Winner:<\/strong> <strong>Luc Leblanc<\/strong> (France) \u2014 attacked through the mist like a madman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Quote of the Day:<\/strong> \u201cI saw the devil on the roadside and angels in the clouds.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_70d4ab-1d\">Biggest Stage of the 2025 Ever:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1996<\/strong> \u2014 The year of <strong>Bjarne Riis\u2019 atomic ride<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What Happened:<\/strong> Riis blew up the race on Hautacam, dropped Indurain, rode solo through the fog, and basically won the Tour that day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Iconic Moment:<\/strong> Riis looked back, waved his arm as if to say <em>\u201ccome on then\u201d<\/em>, and no one came.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_e40224-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_563518-ea, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_563518-ea:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_563518-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_563518-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_cfc1a1-4b\"><strong>Local Lore:<\/strong><br>The mist rolled in so thick mid-climb that fans claimed they heard the riders\u2019 breathing before they saw them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7a2754-4b\"><strong>Last Visit:<\/strong> <strong>2014<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winner:<\/strong> <strong>Vincenzo Nibali<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Why it Mattered:<\/strong> He confirmed his yellow jersey grip in brutal rain, dropped rivals, and kissed the GC goodbye to anyone else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d70683-31\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d70683-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d70683-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_d70683-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_d70683-31\">Fun Fact:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only 6 finishes here ever \u2014 and every one rewrote the GC story.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_b3f825-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_c49659-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_c49659-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1453_45f604-73{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_45f604-73 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_45f604-73 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_45f604-73 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_45f604-73 td, .kb-table1453_45f604-73 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_45f604-73 td, .kb-table1453_45f604-73 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media 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kb-table1453_45f604-73\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_f9a937-85{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_f9a937-85\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_f7681c-30\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">YEAR<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_c1d4cc-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">WINNER<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_a19b2a-87\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">WEATHER<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ee15d7-4b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">GC IMPACT<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_a112be-9f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_a112be-9f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_a112be-9f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_b992fd-b0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1994<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_7b58e8-c7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Luc Leblanc<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_1b114c-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Misty<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_a13ca6-5a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Surprise French win<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_710948-e8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_710948-e8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_710948-e8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_08d9da-4f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1996<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_a875c6-e2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Bjarne Riis<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d60aa1-23\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Fog<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_094377-f2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Tour decided<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ba0e37-53{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ba0e37-53:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_ba0e37-53\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_2b37c7-dd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_83da4d-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Javier Otxoa<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_6da6a7-e2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_ad51b5-e1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Epic underdog break<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_1f8b99-52{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_1f8b99-52:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_1f8b99-52\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_8d1a23-e1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_99eb5d-a0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Leonardo Piepoli<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_87e022-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Sun<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d648ad-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">GC carnage, team tactics<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ad5a97-e5{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_ad5a97-e5:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_ad5a97-e5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_02a3a0-8f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e63f56-a8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Vincenzo Nibali<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_94c31a-87\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_af39cc-93\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_0eb5c5-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0eb5c5-a2\">Hautacam Climb Stats:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>13.6 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>7.8% average<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max ramp:<\/strong> 13%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Pain Level:<\/strong> &#8220;Legs will write angry poetry.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_f137ea-74 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_bc266d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_bc266d-9f > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_7b7daa-05\">It\u2019s steep, unforgiving, and perfectly placed for Tour drama.<br>You see everything: GC contenders cracking, fans running in devil costumes, and history being made live.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_85760d-b7{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_85760d-b7 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_be28ab-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_be28ab-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_376fa0-4c\">Only <strong>4 riders<\/strong> have ever taken both <strong>Hautacam<\/strong> and <strong>Tourmalet<\/strong> victories in the same stage day. If someone pulls it off this year? That\u2019s career-defining.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_ba53a1-84 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_ba53a1-84 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_ba53a1-84\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf77Food &amp; Drink Pairings \u2013 Taste the 12th Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tour de France 2025 Stage 12 meets your plate and glass.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <strong>Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> winds through the heart of the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es on Thursday, July 17, the scenery isn\u2019t the only thing worth savoring. Whether you&#8217;re roadside in Argel\u00e8s-Gazost or streaming from your backyard, this is your invitation to pair the racing drama with some of the region\u2019s finest <strong>culinary specialties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddc0 <strong>Say Cheese: Tourmalet Tomme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produced in the high-altitude pastures near the iconic Col du Tourmalet, <strong>Tomme de la Vall\u00e9e du Tourmalet<\/strong> is a semi-hard, raw-milk cheese that reflects the rugged terrain of the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tasting notes<\/strong>: Earthy, nutty, and a touch grassy. Perfect with crusty country bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serving tip<\/strong>: Let it come to room temperature to unlock its full Alpine aroma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_8d4fc1-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_07914d-7c:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_07914d-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_07914d-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_709e38-f7\">Even though today&#8217;s stage finishes at <strong>Hautacam<\/strong>, the nearby valleys share the same proud cheese-making heritage \u2014 so you&#8217;re still on theme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_90fd2b-cf .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_90fd2b-cf .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_90fd2b-cf\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Wine to Watch With: Madiran<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No French sporting occasion is complete without a glass in hand. For <strong>Stage 12\u2019s route<\/strong>, the perfect pour is <strong>Madiran<\/strong> \u2014 a bold, structured red wine from Gascony, just west of Auch (today\u2019s stage start).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grape<\/strong>: Predominantly Tannat \u2014 think power, depth, and smoky fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pairing<\/strong>: Grilled meat, aged cheese (like Tourmalet), or even hearty veggie stews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_d04e4f-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_5bca20-e0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_98fd63-bf\">Want to go local-local? Look for a <strong>small-producer Madiran<\/strong> with minimal intervention \u2014 it mirrors the rugged authenticity of the climbs ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_02eaf6-e3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_02eaf6-e3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_02eaf6-e3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfa <strong>Create Your Own Stage 12 Picnic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s your Tour-inspired setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main<\/strong>: Baguette sandwiches with Bayonne ham and butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Side<\/strong>: Green lentil salad (a nod to Gascon farmhouse cuisine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong>: Tourmalet or Ossau-Iraty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wine<\/strong>: Madiran (or a dry Juran\u00e7on blanc if you prefer white)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonus<\/strong>: Black cherry jam for the cheese, and a square of dark chocolate to toast the final climb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tdf-guide\/watch-stage-12-live\/\">best spectacting spots of stage 12<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_7049cb-fa{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_7049cb-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_7049cb-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_7049cb-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a{position:relative;}.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_2c953c-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_2c43b0-81\">\ud83c\udf89 <em>No matter who wins on Hautacam, you\u2019ve already won the day with a plate like that.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_527606-51 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_527606-51 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_527606-51\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Facts &amp; Anecdotes \u2013 The Stories Behind Stage 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/\">Tour de France stages of 2025<\/a> aren\u2019t just about kilometers and watts \u2014 they carry history, legend, and heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc94 The Otxoa Tragedy &amp; Triumph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hautacam\u2019s past holds a bittersweet memory: In 2000, <strong>Javier Otxoa<\/strong> won solo at Hautacam in heroic fashion, just months before a training crash left him in a coma. While his twin brother died in the accident, Javier survived and went on to become a <strong>Paralympic cycling champion<\/strong> \u2014 a powerful symbol of resilience tied forever to this mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udde1\ufe0f A Brush With Fiction: d\u2019Artagnan in Auch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 12 kicks off in <strong>Auch<\/strong>, home to <strong>Charles de Batz\u2013Castelmore d\u2019Artagnan<\/strong>, the inspiration behind Alexandre Dumas&#8217; famous musketeer. A proud statue of the swashbuckling Gascon stands guard over the town\u2019s stairways. It\u2019s an ideal selfie stop if you&#8217;re ever scouting out the stage start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cHors Cat\u00e9gorie\u201d \u2013 Hautacam\u2019s Brutal Identity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term &#8220;<strong>Hors Cat\u00e9gorie<\/strong>&#8221; (beyond classification) is reserved for the most difficult climbs in the Tour. Hautacam owns it. Steep ramps, unpredictable gradients, and high-altitude wind gusts make this ascent a <strong>GC nightmare<\/strong> \u2014 and a commentator\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_70e154-82 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_70e154-82 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_70e154-82\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1453_69541f-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_69541f-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_69541f-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_d515dd-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_d515dd-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2c2b0-01\">Stage 12 FAQs &amp; Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_0ce1fa-0b\">Everything you, your neighbor, your cycling club, and your grandma watching from the sofa need to know before the fireworks ignite.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_a1416c-b6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_a1416c-b6 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.kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #ffff00;border-right:0px solid #ffff00;border-bottom:0px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:5px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1453_fa9e57-e3 kt-accordion-has-10-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1453_9d239a-91\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Stage 12 a Mountain Stage?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_588686-7a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_588686-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_588686-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_588686-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_588686-7a\"><strong>Yes \u2014<\/strong><em> and not just any mountain stage.<\/em><br>This is a queen-stage contender. A <em>Pyrenean beast<\/em> with major climbs stacked like dirty dishes, finishing atop the legendary <strong>Hautacam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1453_cfb5b8-74\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where\u2019s the Danger Zone in Stage 12?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_c2d781-82\"><strong>Km 90-160:<\/strong> Back-to-back climbs (Col d&#8217;Aspin, Hourquette d\u2019Ancizan, Col du Tourmalet) will soften up the legs.<br><strong>Final 13.6 km:<\/strong> The <strong>Hautacam<\/strong> ascent. Brutal, steep, no mercy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1453_5ad40d-e0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Any Breakaway Chances in Stage 12?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a450c9-7a\"><strong>Slim to none.<\/strong><br>If anyone sneaks away, GC teams will have them on a short leash.<br>Unless a top 20 climber with no GC threat gets lucky, it\u2019s a <strong>big boys\u2019 brawl<\/strong> on the final mountain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1453_88eb2f-27\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How Tough is Hautacam?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_92b0bb-5b\"><strong>Mean as hell.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>13.6 km at 7.8% avg. gradient<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Brutal switchbacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sections kicking up to <strong>11-12%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A descent\u2019s rest? Nope \u2014 all uphill suffering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Fact:<\/em> Even Vingegaard and Poga\u010dar have cracked riders here before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1453_f1b6cb-90\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Possible Stage 12 Crosswinds or Weather Threat?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_01a374-2a\"><strong>Possibly crosswinds early<\/strong> (open valleys between Auch and the Col d\u2019Aspin).<br>On Hautacam? Wind rarely matters \u2014 the gradient will do the damage.<br>Expect <strong>cooler temps<\/strong> and maybe mist on the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1453_ecb734-d5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What Time Stage 12 Will It Finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1453_263c49-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1453_26efe3-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated summit finish around:<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container1453_a92362-2c{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1453_a92362-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1453_a92362-2c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1453_a92362-2c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_639b9e-77{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_639b9e-77\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_0a9ca8-4b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">City<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_d56ce6-0b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Local Time<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_5aae74-93{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_5aae74-93:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_5aae74-93\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_132ddd-d1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Paris<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_eec952-9b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5:10 PM<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_d8a27f-52{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_d8a27f-52:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_d8a27f-52\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_759995-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">London<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_cccb64-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">4:10 PM<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_4791d5-fe{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_4791d5-fe:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_4791d5-fe\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_10019d-05\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">New York<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_e2d09a-2b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">11:10 AM<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_a8017c-6f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1453_a8017c-6f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1453_a8017c-6f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_08e2d6-27\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Sydney<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1453_404cc2-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1:10 AM (July 18)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1453_344a07-c6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the favorites for Stage 12?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the <strong>Stage 12 favorites<\/strong> are climbers and GC contenders like <strong>Arensman, O&#8217;Connor, Storer<\/strong>, as well as elite names like <strong>Poga\u010dar<\/strong>, <strong>Vingegaard<\/strong>, and <strong>Sepp Kuss<\/strong>. Expect fireworks on the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1453_6e7885-0b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How steep is the climb to Hautacam?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Hautacam climb<\/strong> is <strong>13.6 km long<\/strong> with an average gradient of <strong>7.8%<\/strong>, but ramps reach up to <strong>11.3%<\/strong> in sections. It\u2019s a <strong>Hors Cat\u00e9gorie<\/strong> ascent \u2014 a brutal finale designed to shatter the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane1453_53fff2-0d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where is the intermediate sprint on Stage 12?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>intermediate sprint<\/strong> is located in <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9jacq<\/strong>, after 96.4 km of racing. Sprinters and green jersey hopefuls will be active here before the road tilts skyward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane1453_030cb1-1f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What climbs are featured in Stage 12?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 12 features four categorized climbs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C\u00f4te de Labatmale<\/strong> (Cat 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col du Soulor<\/strong> (Cat 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col des Bord\u00e8res<\/strong> (Cat 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hautacam<\/strong> (HC finish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_1b0b51-a4 .kt-block-spacer{height:54px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1453_1b0b51-a4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1453_1b0b51-a4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 Final Thoughts &amp; Prediction: Can History Repeat at Hautacam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 12<\/strong> is set to be the first true high-mountain showdown \u2014 and it\u2019s one that could shape the yellow jersey battle for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like in <strong>2022<\/strong>, all eyes will turn skyward as the peloton grinds toward <strong>Hautacam<\/strong>. That year, it was <strong>Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> who launched a race-defining attack to crush his rivals and take yellow. Fast forward to <strong>Stage 12 of the 2025<\/strong> edition \u2014 will he do it again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or could this year\u2019s <strong>Stage 12 favorite<\/strong> emerge from the breakaway? Riders like <strong>Ben O\u2019Connor<\/strong> or <strong>Michael Storer<\/strong> thrive in chaos, especially when the GC contenders hesitate to show their cards too early. Don\u2019t rule out a surprise from the day\u2019s escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Our bold pick?<\/strong> Watch for <strong>Thymen Arensman<\/strong>. He\u2019s looked sharp in the lead-up and thrives on long, punishing ascents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Who\u2019s your pick for the Stage 12 winner?<\/strong><br>Let us know in the comments \u2014 and stay tuned as the 2025 Tour de France enters its most brutal and beautiful phase.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1453_a0ffb3-36\">\u26a0\ufe0f Fan Tip of the Day:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re roadside on Hautacam \u2014 stake your claim <strong>2 hours before the caravan<\/strong> rolls through. 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