{"id":1509,"date":"2025-06-02T09:48:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1509"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:48:59","slug":"route-stage-14","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 14 Route &amp; Pyrenees Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41c389-13\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41c389-13\"] 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-heading1509_41c389-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41c389-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_41c389-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41c389-13\">Tour de France 2025 Stage 14 Route &amp; Pyrenees Showdown<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-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-heading1509_82a7bf-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82a7bf-43\">Stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France promises to be a thrilling spectacle, taking riders from the historic city of Pau to the picturesque ski resort of Superbagn\u00e8res. Scheduled for Saturday, July 19, this 14th stage track is set to challenge cyclists with its demanding climbs and reward spectators with breathtaking views.<br><br>Covering a distance of 183 kilometers, Stage 14 is categorized as a mountain stage. Riders will face nearly 5,000 meters of elevation gain, making it one of the most grueling segments of the tour. The route includes ascents over renowned peaks such as the Col du Tourmalet, Col d\u2019Aspin, and Col de Peyresourde, culminating in a final climb to the Superbagn\u00e8res ski resort.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_adff40-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_adff40-ca .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-1509_adff40-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1509_63552a-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_63552a-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_63552a-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_70cfce-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1509_b5a925-e6 .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-id1509_b5a925-e6 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);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-id1509_b5a925-e6 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:25px;letter-spacing:6px;font-family:\"Lucida Console\", Monaco, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22\"] 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-heading1509_0de9a8-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0de9a8-22\">What\u2019s Special About Stage 14? \ud83d\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to one of the Queen Stages of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> \u2014 a brutal, beautiful, Pyrenean masterpiece with a classic mountain-top finish at <strong>Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res<\/strong>. This isn\u2019t just a hard day in the saddle \u2014 it\u2019s one of those legendary Tour battlegrounds where legs crack, heroes are made, and jerseys can change hands before sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb\"] 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-heading1509_96bebc-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_96bebc-cb\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <strong>Why This Stage Matters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_3ec849-5e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_fa244f-8c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_fa244f-8c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_glass kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3.5 0c-1.93 0-3.5 1.57-3.5 3.5s1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5c.59 0 1.17-.14 1.66-.41a1 1 0 0 0 .13.13l1 1a1.02 1.02 0 1 0 1.44-1.44l-1-1a1 1 0 0 0-.16-.13c.27-.49.44-1.06.44-1.66 0-1.93-1.57-3.5-3.5-3.5zm0 1c1.39 0 2.5 1.11 2.5 2.5 0 .66-.24 1.27-.66 1.72-.01.01-.02.02-.03.03a1 1 0 0 0-.13.13c-.44.4-1.04.63-1.69.63-1.39 0-2.5-1.11-2.5-2.5s1.11-2.5 2.5-2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>First of a brutal mountain doubleheader weekend.<\/strong><br>What riders lose here, they may not get back tomorrow. Expect teams to pick their battles carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_499ffc-50 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_499ffc-50\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><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=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Iconic finish at Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res:<\/strong><br>A mythical Pyrenean summit not seen since 2014. 7.5 km at 8.5%, but it kicks like a mule in the final 2 km.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_ce351f-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_ce351f-2a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_hourglass-half kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M360 0H24C10.745 0 0 10.745 0 24v16c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24 0 90.965 51.016 167.734 120.842 192C75.016 280.266 24 357.035 24 448c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v16c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h336c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24v-16c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24 0-90.965-51.016-167.734-120.842-192C308.984 231.734 360 154.965 360 64c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V24c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zm-75.078 384H99.08c17.059-46.797 52.096-80 92.92-80 40.821 0 75.862 33.196 92.922 80zm.019-256H99.078C91.988 108.548 88 86.748 88 64h208c0 22.805-3.987 44.587-11.059 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>GC Battle Ground Zero:<\/strong><br>No hiding for yellow jersey contenders. Pogacar? Vingegaard? Even outsiders like Bernal or Rodriguez \u2014 this is a day where seconds turn into minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_75bf0a-50 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_75bf0a-50\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_zap kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><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\"><polygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Early Breakaway? Definitely.<\/strong><br>With fresh legs out of Pau and teams like TotalEnergies, Cofidis, and Intermarch\u00e9 wanting to animate the stage, the opening 30 km will be ballistic.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_87046c-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_87046c-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_snowflake kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M444.816 301.639a24.12 24.12 0 0 0 2.661-16.978c-2.725-12.966-15.339-21.245-28.174-18.492l-87.407 25.046L264 256l67.896-35.215 87.407 25.046c12.835 2.753 25.449-5.526 28.174-18.492 2.725-12.966-5.471-25.708-18.305-28.461l-47.477-7.137 53.077-30.956c11.363-6.627 15.257-21.306 8.696-32.785-6.561-11.479-21.091-15.412-32.454-8.785l-53.077 30.956 17.621-45.104c4.057-12.606-2.768-26.146-15.247-30.245-12.478-4.099-25.883 2.797-29.94 15.402l-22.232 88.99-60.38 35.215V144l65.175-63.945c8.778-9.852 7.987-25.027-1.766-33.894-9.753-8.867-24.775-8.068-33.552 1.784l-29.857 37.967V24c0-13.255-10.637-24-23.758-24s-23.758 10.745-23.758 24v61.912l-29.857-37.967c-8.779-9.852-23.799-10.652-33.552-1.784-9.753 8.867-10.543 24.042-1.766 33.894L200.242 144v70.431l-60.38-35.215-22.232-88.99c-4.057-12.605-17.462-19.501-29.94-15.402-12.478 4.099-19.304 17.64-15.247 30.245l17.62 45.104-53.077-30.956c-11.363-6.627-25.893-2.694-32.454 8.785s-2.667 26.157 8.696 32.785l53.077 30.956-47.477 7.137C5.993 201.634-2.203 214.375.523 227.341c2.725 12.965 15.339 21.245 28.174 18.492l87.407-25.046L184 256l-67.896 35.215-87.406-25.045c-12.835-2.753-25.449 5.526-28.174 18.492-2.725 12.967 5.47 25.708 18.305 28.461l47.477 7.137-53.077 30.956C1.866 357.843-2.027 372.521 4.533 384s21.091 15.412 32.454 8.785l53.077-30.956-17.62 45.104a24.157 24.157 0 0 0 2.022 19.428c2.831 4.953 7.416 8.909 13.224 10.816 12.478 4.099 25.883-2.797 29.94-15.402l22.232-88.99 60.38-35.215V368l-65.175 63.945c-8.778 9.852-7.987 25.027 1.766 33.894 9.754 8.868 24.774 8.068 33.552-1.784l29.857-37.967V488c0 13.255 10.637 24 23.758 24s23.758-10.745 23.758-24v-61.912l29.857 37.967A23.59 23.59 0 0 0 295.282 472a23.534 23.534 0 0 0 15.885-6.161c9.753-8.867 10.544-24.042 1.766-33.894L247.758 368v-70.431l60.38 35.215 22.232 88.99c4.057 12.605 17.462 19.501 29.94 15.402 12.479-4.099 19.304-17.64 15.247-30.245l-17.621-45.104 53.077 30.956c11.363 6.627 25.893 2.694 32.454-8.785s2.667-26.157-8.696-32.785l-53.077-30.956 47.477-7.137c6.86-1.469 12.394-5.793 15.645-11.481z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Weather Watch:<\/strong><br>The Pyrenees in mid-July can cook riders in the valleys and ice them on the climbs. Crosswinds in the valleys and high-altitude chills at the summit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_bd89c3-57 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_bd89c3-57 .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-1509_bd89c3-57\"><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-heading1509_82849a-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b\"] 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-heading1509_82849a-2b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_82849a-2b\">What Makes This Stage Unique:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two Historic Giants Back-to-Back:<\/strong><br><strong>Col du Tourmalet<\/strong> and <strong>Col de Peyresourde<\/strong> in a single stage \u2014 names etched in Tour lore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>The Final 30 km is Merciless:<\/strong><br>Peyresourde descent, fast valley run, then straight into the brutal climb to Superbagneres. The kind of finale where isolated riders crack spectacularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour History Richness:<\/strong><br>This exact Pau\u2013Luchon line has featured in some of the Tour\u2019s most epic days. Go look up <strong>1971, 1983, 2014<\/strong> \u2014 legendary battles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Tactical Minefield:<\/strong><br>Teams must decide:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Send riders up the road early?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Protect the GC at all costs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Chase the stage win?<br>No team can cover it all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crosswind Zones in Valleys:<\/strong><br>Especially between <strong>km 50\u201375<\/strong> and <strong>110\u2013130<\/strong>. We could see echelons before the climbs even start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a041b7-0f .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a041b7-0f .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-1509_a041b7-0f\"><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-heading1509_44db3c-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d\"] 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-heading1509_44db3c-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_44db3c-5d\">\ud83d\udc51 <strong>A Stage You Circle in Red<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e\"] 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-heading1509_13894f-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_13894f-1e\">If you only watch 2 stages this Tour \u2014 make this one of them. Big GC gaps are guaranteed. King of the Mountains points are everywhere. Breakaway specialists, GC lieutenants, and pure climbers all have reasons to go deep. And fans? Get ready for a vintage Pyrenees showdown.<br><br><strong>This is Tour de France theatre at its finest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .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-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1509_624d2b-a7 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-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .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-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75{position:relative;}.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1509_0aa474-75:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_0aa474-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_0aa474-75\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\"]{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-heading1509_c21232-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\"] 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-heading1509_c21232-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_c21232-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_c21232-08\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f <strong>Pro Take:<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;You don\u2019t survive Pau to Superbagneres\u2026 you fight it. If you crack, you\u2019ll remember it for years. If you soar, you\u2019ll be a legend by sundown.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_17b710-71 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_17b710-71 .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-1509_17b710-71\"><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-heading1509_423b72-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8\"] 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-heading1509_423b72-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_423b72-e8\">Stage 14 Overview: Pau to Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1509_bd7685-bc{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1509_bd7685-bc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_bd7685-bc > 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> .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .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-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_0b69cd-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1509_7f08db-02{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_7f08db-02 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-table1509_7f08db-02 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_7f08db-02 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-table1509_7f08db-02 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_7f08db-02 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_7f08db-02 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1509_7f08db-02 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1509_7f08db-02\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_9d3e64-c7{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_9d3e64-c7\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_74081c-a8\">\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-data1509_0de82a-bf\">\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-row1509_3e3a3e-d8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_3e3a3e-d8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_3e3a3e-d8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data 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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-heading1509_cd7061-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd7061-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd7061-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_cd7061-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd7061-71\"><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-data1509_700ed8-79\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, July 19, 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_178e93-e1{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_178e93-e1:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_178e93-e1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_c58a59-c4\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"] 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-heading1509_50246e-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_50246e-e2\"><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-data1509_4cbd64-af\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pau \u279d Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_592524-62{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_592524-62:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_592524-62\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_87df9b-d7\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"] 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-heading1509_3925c7-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_3925c7-21\"><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-data1509_3ea72a-2b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">183 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_b9c898-a9{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_b9c898-a9:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_b9c898-a9\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_ccd2ea-35\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e03426-7c, 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19.065 62.484 0 113.302-50.829 113.302-113.325 0-62.484-50.818-113.314-113.302-113.314-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.278-0.292-6.422-0.292-41.656 0-75.542 33.886-75.542 75.554 0 41.656 33.886 75.542 75.542 75.542zM873.78 114.313c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.481 5.322 2.032 11.307 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.738 37.187-63.405 74.465-63.405 41.656 0 75.531 33.886 75.531 75.542 0 41.667-33.875 75.554-75.531 75.554-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.514-3.38-8.219-5.232-13.036-5.232-0.764 0-1.527 0.056-2.302 0.157-5.625 0.674-10.633 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.966-37.771-37.771 0-20.817 16.943-37.782 37.771-37.782zM873.78 114.313z\"\/><path d=\"M80.662 359.837c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.234-19.054 18.538 12.385 40.354 19.054 63.068 19.054 62.484 0 113.302-50.818 113.302-113.314s-50.818-113.325-113.302-113.325c-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 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-data1509_c99f07-ed\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mountains<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_c2d92f-05{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_c2d92f-05:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_c2d92f-05\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_e9ae09-07\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"] 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-heading1509_570cf2-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_570cf2-af\"><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-data1509_c5db8f-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Approx. 4,950 meters<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_60c8eb-da{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_60c8eb-da:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_60c8eb-da\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_841c72-a0\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"] 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-heading1509_0fd59c-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0fd59c-49\"><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>Key Climbs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_6a7631-fa\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">(Col du Tourmalet + Col d\u2019Aspin + Col de Peyresourde + Superbagneres)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_82ceaf-06{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_82ceaf-06:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_82ceaf-06\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_afd607-a4\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"] 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-heading1509_cd341a-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_cd341a-9c\"><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>Finish Type<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_e1096a-e7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Summit finish (HC)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f\"] 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-heading1509_d36dfa-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d36dfa-7f\">Quick Stage Sketch:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start in <strong>Pau\u2019s Boulevard des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es<\/strong> \u2014 with the majestic Pyrenean skyline teasing what\u2019s ahead. From there, it\u2019s a deceptively calm <strong>30 km roll-out<\/strong> through open farmland and small villages, where the <strong>breakaway will go ballistic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, the monster reveals itself:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_92212b-af kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_63e5da-bc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_63e5da-bc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><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 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30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 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=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Col du Tourmalet (HC)<\/strong> \u2014 early and savage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_8cfb5e-1c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_8cfb5e-1c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><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 19.065 62.484 0 113.302-50.829 113.302-113.325 0-62.484-50.818-113.314-113.302-113.314-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.278-0.292-6.422-0.292-41.656 0-75.542 33.886-75.542 75.554 0 41.656 33.886 75.542 75.542 75.542zM873.78 114.313c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.481 5.322 2.032 11.307 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.738 37.187-63.405 74.465-63.405 41.656 0 75.531 33.886 75.531 75.542 0 41.667-33.875 75.554-75.531 75.554-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.514-3.38-8.219-5.232-13.036-5.232-0.764 0-1.527 0.056-2.302 0.157-5.625 0.674-10.633 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.966-37.771-37.771 0-20.817 16.943-37.782 37.771-37.782zM873.78 114.313z\"\/><path d=\"M80.662 359.837c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.234-19.054 18.538 12.385 40.354 19.054 63.068 19.054 62.484 0 113.302-50.818 113.302-113.314s-50.818-113.325-113.302-113.325c-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 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=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Col d\u2019Aspin (Cat 1)<\/strong> \u2014 not long but steep.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_57a445-e1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_57a445-e1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><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 19.065 62.484 0 113.302-50.829 113.302-113.325 0-62.484-50.818-113.314-113.302-113.314-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.278-0.292-6.422-0.292-41.656 0-75.542 33.886-75.542 75.554 0 41.656 33.886 75.542 75.542 75.542zM873.78 114.313c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.481 5.322 2.032 11.307 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.738 37.187-63.405 74.465-63.405 41.656 0 75.531 33.886 75.531 75.542 0 41.667-33.875 75.554-75.531 75.554-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.514-3.38-8.219-5.232-13.036-5.232-0.764 0-1.527 0.056-2.302 0.157-5.625 0.674-10.633 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.966-37.771-37.771 0-20.817 16.943-37.782 37.771-37.782zM873.78 114.313z\"\/><path d=\"M80.662 359.837c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.234-19.054 18.538 12.385 40.354 19.054 63.068 19.054 62.484 0 113.302-50.818 113.302-113.314s-50.818-113.325-113.302-113.325c-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 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=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Col de Peyresourde (Cat 1)<\/strong> \u2014 classic Tour launchpad.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_d8aa08-0e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_d8aa08-0e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><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 19.065 62.484 0 113.302-50.829 113.302-113.325 0-62.484-50.818-113.314-113.302-113.314-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.278-0.292-6.422-0.292-41.656 0-75.542 33.886-75.542 75.554 0 41.656 33.886 75.542 75.542 75.542zM873.78 114.313c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.481 5.322 2.032 11.307 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.738 37.187-63.405 74.465-63.405 41.656 0 75.531 33.886 75.531 75.542 0 41.667-33.875 75.554-75.531 75.554-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.514-3.38-8.219-5.232-13.036-5.232-0.764 0-1.527 0.056-2.302 0.157-5.625 0.674-10.633 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.966-37.771-37.771 0-20.817 16.943-37.782 37.771-37.782zM873.78 114.313z\"\/><path d=\"M80.662 359.837c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.234-19.054 18.538 12.385 40.354 19.054 63.068 19.054 62.484 0 113.302-50.818 113.302-113.314s-50.818-113.325-113.302-113.325c-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 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=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Superbagneres climb (HC)<\/strong> \u2014 a relentless 7.5 km grind to 1,800 m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63\"] 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-heading1509_e591c5-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e591c5-63\">Expect the <strong>GC fight to properly light up on Peyresourde<\/strong>, and the final showdown on Superbagneres will settle who\u2019s king of the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a9516c-fd .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a9516c-fd .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-1509_a9516c-fd\"><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-heading1509_5ae277-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e\"] 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-heading1509_5ae277-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ae277-8e\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong>Start &amp; Finish Details:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Line:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Boulevard des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, Pau<\/em> \u2014 one of the most scenic start areas in the race, overlooking the mountains riders will soon suffer on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Finish Line:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Summit of Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res Ski Resort<\/em>, near the old spa town of Bagn\u00e8res-de-Luchon \u2014 a legendary Pyrenean finale last used in 2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_d42ba7-f3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_d42ba7-f3 .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-1509_d42ba7-f3\"><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-heading1509_26e8e1-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02\"] 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-heading1509_26e8e1-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_26e8e1-02\">\ud83d\udcca <strong>Stage Dynamics Forecast:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 > .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-id1509_be82e7-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1509_be82e7-65 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-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .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-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_02605c-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_02605c-c7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1509_c94774-8f{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f 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-table1509_c94774-8f caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f 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-table1509_c94774-8f td, .kb-table1509_c94774-8f th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f td, .kb-table1509_c94774-8f th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f 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);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f 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);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_c94774-8f td, .kb-table1509_c94774-8f th{border-top:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);border-right:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);border-left:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1509_c94774-8f wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1509_c94774-8f\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_19837a-2b{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_19837a-2b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_5d5201-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Section<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_b9d620-74\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Profile<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_6b208f-e3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Features<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_d4dd49-1b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_d4dd49-1b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_d4dd49-1b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_4d7acf-20\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>0\u201330 km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_79c048-92\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Flat\/Rolling<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_3a5dca-2d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Breakaway fireworks, high tempo<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_77f59b-ef{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_77f59b-ef:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_77f59b-ef\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_f6a9e3-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>30\u201370 km<\/strong> (Tourmalet)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_d8889b-5b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_6b985d-d4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">17 km @ 7.5%, highest point today<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_8c3b1d-65{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_8c3b1d-65:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_8c3b1d-65\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_b2c266-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>70\u2013100 km<\/strong> (Aspin)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_497e3b-b5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 1 Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_8384d2-36\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Short valley run, 12 km @ 6.5%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_f0ea20-73{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_f0ea20-73:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_f0ea20-73\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_19d61c-4f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>100\u2013130 km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_57d07c-f6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_2352f2-40\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Crosswind risk, regrouping<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_fce3ea-52{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_fce3ea-52:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_fce3ea-52\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_bfda8f-02\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>130\u2013155 km<\/strong> (Peyresourde)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_063941-38\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 1 Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_c5383d-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">9.7 km @ 7.5%, decisive attacks possible<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_5ea499-86{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_5ea499-86:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_5ea499-86\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_bed06d-e1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>155\u2013175 km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_f15505-84\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Valley Drop<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_5ba01e-b5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid descent, team tactics crucial<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_44c2bc-1a{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_44c2bc-1a:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_44c2bc-1a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_e657e4-3b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>175\u2013183 km<\/strong> (Superbagneres<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_16c2de-20\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_c635e5-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7.5 km @ 8.5%, summit battle royale<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_807076-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_807076-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_807076-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1509_807076-a1\"><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-heading1509_39891a-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39891a-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39891a-9e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39891a-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39891a-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39891a-9e\"] 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-heading1509_39891a-9e 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.kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_a5c8ca-59 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1509_a5c8ca-59 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_33b19a-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_33b19a-af\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_stopwatch kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path 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kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M631.2 96.5L436.5 0C416.4 27.8 371.9 47.2 320 47.2S223.6 27.8 203.5 0L8.8 96.5c-7.9 4-11.1 13.6-7.2 21.5l57.2 114.5c4 7.9 13.6 11.1 21.5 7.2l56.6-27.7c10.6-5.2 23 2.5 23 14.4V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h256c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V226.3c0-11.8 12.4-19.6 23-14.4l56.6 27.7c7.9 4 17.5.8 21.5-7.2L638.3 118c4-7.9.8-17.6-7.1-21.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">KOM jersey battle at full throttle.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_7b09fa-6a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_7b09fa-6a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_timer kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 0v1h1v.03c-1.7.24-3 1.71-3 3.47 0 1.93 1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5s3.5-1.57 3.5-3.5c0-.45-.1-.87-.25-1.25l-.91.38c.11.29.16.57.16.88 0 1.39-1.11 2.5-2.5 2.5s-2.5-1.11-2.5-2.5 1.11-2.5 2.5-2.5c.3 0 .59.05.88.16l.34-.94c-.23-.08-.47-.12-.72-.16v-.06h1v-1h-3zm5 1.16s-3.65 2.81-3.84 3c-.19.2-.19.49 0 .69.19.2.49.2.69 0 .2-.2 3.16-3.69 3.16-3.69z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Breakaway survival chances? Decent if they build 6+ minutes before Peyresourde.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_35445f-b8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_35445f-b8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><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 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">High chance of <strong>isolated GC leaders<\/strong> in the final 2 km.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_82e328-23 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1509_82e328-23\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_users kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Massive roadside crowds at <strong>Tourmalet summit<\/strong>, <strong>Peyresourde bends<\/strong>, and <strong>Superbagneres ski station<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1509_adbc3a-d4{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_adbc3a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_adbc3a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_adbc3a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-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-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51{position:relative;}.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_f7d40f-51 > .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-heading1509_f316b1-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_f316b1-bf\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f <strong>Insider\u2019s Whisper:<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;If you\u2019re a rider hanging on the limit over Tourmalet, you\u2019ll feel every pedal stroke by the Superbagneres final km. And if your legs betray you, there\u2019s no hiding spot on those bends.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_3c71de-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_3c71de-bd .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-1509_3c71de-bd\"><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-heading1509_872006-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_872006-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_872006-d0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_872006-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_872006-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_872006-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-heading1509_872006-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_872006-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_872006-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_872006-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_872006-d0\">\ud83c\udf04 Stage 14 Profile &amp; Route Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think sharp jagged teeth \u2014 four serious spikes, one after the other. Fast start, massive climbs, tight descents, and a leg-breaking summit finish. This is what a Tour mountain queen stage looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_554474-9b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_554474-9b\"] 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-heading1509_554474-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_554474-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_554474-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_554474-9b\">Detailed Route Breakdown:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4\"] 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-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5ce6d0-f4\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>0\u201330 km | Pau to Sainte-Marie-de-Campan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Flat to gently rolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Wide D and N roads, good tarmac, open fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> Breakaway launches immediately after the flag drops. Expect sprinter teams to sit up early while opportunists make their move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Spectator tip:<\/strong> Great views along <strong>Boulevard des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es<\/strong>, with early sprints for a prime break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_e6fc0f-70 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_e6fc0f-70 .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-1509_e6fc0f-70\"><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-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7\"] 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-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e1fdd9-b7\">\ud83d\udd34 <strong>30\u201370 km | Col du Tourmalet (HC)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climb Profile:<\/strong> 17 km @ 7.5%, summit at 2,115 m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Sectors 35\u201345 km:<\/strong> Gradual ramps to La Mongie \u2014 6-7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45\u201362 km:<\/strong> Steepest ramps to the ski station, brutal switchbacks (up to 10%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Summit:<\/strong> Narrow, exposed, panoramic madness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Narrow mountain passes, well-surfaced, some rougher patches near the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> Break will splinter. KOM jersey hunters go all in. GC teams keep leaders tucked 4-5 wheels from front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insider note:<\/strong> If the wind\u2019s up \u2014 echelons even on a climb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a29d92-c3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a29d92-c3 .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-1509_a29d92-c3\"><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-heading1509_a06620-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_a06620-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_a06620-69\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_a06620-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_a06620-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_a06620-69\"] 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-heading1509_a06620-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_a06620-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_a06620-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_a06620-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_a06620-69\">\ud83d\udfe1 <strong>70\u2013100 km | Col d\u2019Aspin (Cat 1)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climb Profile:<\/strong> 12 km @ 6.5%, summit at 1,490 m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Sector 75\u201390 km:<\/strong> Consistent 6\u20137%, wooded slopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summit:<\/strong> Small clearing with packed crowds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Narrow with several tight hairpins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> GC teams begin filtering riders off the front, softening the favorites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spectator tip:<\/strong> Aspin\u2019s summit has clear sightlines for a perfect selfie with shattered riders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_e47c93-9e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_e47c93-9e .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-1509_e47c93-9e\"><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-heading1509_8390dc-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1\"] 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-heading1509_8390dc-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_8390dc-c1\">\ud83d\udfe0 <strong>100\u2013130 km | Valley Rollers &amp; Feed Zone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Rolling descents, fast straights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> Regrouping or chase mode. Risk of crosswinds from the west.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Move:<\/strong> Smart teams will use this as a slingshot to set up for Peyresourde.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_f02795-1b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_f02795-1b .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-1509_f02795-1b\"><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-heading1509_e5951d-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1\"] 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-heading1509_e5951d-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_e5951d-e1\">\ud83d\udd35 <strong>130\u2013155 km | Col de Peyresourde (Cat 1)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climb Profile:<\/strong> 9.7 km @ 7.5%, summit at 1,569 m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>135\u2013145 km:<\/strong> Steady, then ramps up with 9\u201310% final 3 km.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summit:<\/strong> Large fans\u2019 area, prime spot for Pyrenees diehards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Classic mountain pass road, some narrow switchbacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> GC attacks likely here. If Pogacar, Vingegaard, or Ayuso are flying \u2014 this is where they test rivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insider note:<\/strong> A downhill counterattack is deadly here. Fast descent awaits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_f66689-70 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_f66689-70 .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-1509_f66689-70\"><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-heading1509_41e64b-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19\"] 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-heading1509_41e64b-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_41e64b-19\">\u26ab <strong>155\u2013175 km | Descent &amp; Valley Drag<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Rapid descent into Luchon, then draggy valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Technical descent with a few exposed sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> Time gaps established on Peyresourde will be stretched here. Chase groups will form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Spectator tip:<\/strong> Luchon streets fill with fans \u2014 classic roadside madness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_4201ed-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_4201ed-32 .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-1509_4201ed-32\"><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-heading1509_5debe7-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3\"] 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-heading1509_5debe7-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_5debe7-a3\">\ud83d\udd34 <strong>175\u2013183 km | Climb to Superbagneres (HC)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climb Profile:<\/strong> 7.5 km @ 8.5%, summit at 1,800 m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>175\u2013180 km:<\/strong> Brutal 9\u201310% ramps with tight hairpins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>180\u2013183 km:<\/strong> Slightly easing to 7.5%, but fatigue will make it feel 12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Narrow, no room for cars, tight fencing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Tactics:<\/strong> GC war zone. Whoever has the legs attacks here. Big time gaps expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish line vibe:<\/strong> Packed with wild Pyrenees fans, cowbells, flares, and mad cheers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_04f4c8-0e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_04f4c8-0e .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-1509_04f4c8-0e\"><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-heading1509_6fce86-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5\"] 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-heading1509_6fce86-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6fce86-e5\">Map Tactics &amp; Summary of the Stage 14<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1509_7dd3c5-47{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1509_7dd3c5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_7dd3c5-47 > 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> .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .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-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_5a9d0e-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1509_d79d9d-e8{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_d79d9d-e8 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-table1509_d79d9d-e8 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_d79d9d-e8 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-table1509_d79d9d-e8 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_d79d9d-e8 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1509_d79d9d-e8 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1509_d79d9d-e8 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1509_d79d9d-e8\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_c42f0a-23{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_c42f0a-23\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_221124-cb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Kilometer<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_c3ee32-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Action Zone<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_fa587e-b2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_fa587e-b2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_fa587e-b2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_d05aaf-b2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">0\u201330 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_aa2188-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Breakaway launchpad<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_aac8c0-dd{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_aac8c0-dd:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_aac8c0-dd\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_bb668a-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">30\u201370 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_d5ec29-8b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">KOM battle on Tourmalet<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_57e545-a0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_57e545-a0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_57e545-a0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_71e8cd-bd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">70\u2013100 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_9a49f9-5b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Peloton control on Aspin<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_ce7885-e0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_ce7885-e0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_ce7885-e0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_f8e266-51\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">100\u2013130 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_91491e-0d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Regroup or wind echelons<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_666d02-4f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_666d02-4f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_666d02-4f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_71a5fd-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">130\u2013155 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_f5a859-f7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">GC fireworks on Peyresourde<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_934a63-7a{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_934a63-7a:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_934a63-7a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_d62a80-db\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">155\u2013175 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_5b8bab-5c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Chase &amp; tactical regroup<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_93c320-b1{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1509_93c320-b1:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1509_93c320-b1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_a47824-e9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">175\u2013183 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1509_69d7ea-17\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Summit showdown on Superbagneres<\/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-id1509_bfbc46-91{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .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-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1509_bfbc46-91 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-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .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-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f{position:relative;}.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1509_509c47-2f:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_509c47-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_509c47-2f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"]{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-heading1509_fb7921-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"] 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-heading1509_fb7921-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_fb7921-1a\"><strong>Fan Whisper:<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;No caf\u00e9 stop on Tourmalet, no saving bullets on Peyresourde, and no mercy on Superbagneres. The Pyrenees owe you nothing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_2873f9-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_2873f9-39 .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-1509_2873f9-39\"><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-heading1509_10602a-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d\"] 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-heading1509_10602a-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_10602a-2d\">Tour History of Pau &amp; Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pau, tucked away in southwestern France, isn\u2019t just a postcard-perfect town \u2014 it\u2019s a Tour de France classic. With its iconic boulevard des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es serving up jaw-dropping mountain views, Pau lives and breathes cycling history. This place hums with Tour energy every time the race rolls through, making it the perfect launchpad for a brutal mountain stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_9400ee-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-heading1509_9400ee-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_9400ee-43\">Pau: The Beating Heart of the Pyrenees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there&#8217;s one town synonymous with the Tour de France Pyrenean odysseys, it&#8217;s Pau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>First hosted in 1930<\/strong>, and as of 2024, Pau has appeared in the Tour <strong>73 times<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>more than any other mountain town<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Its geography makes it the perfect launchpad: nestled at the Pyrenean foothills, wide boulevards for the start village, and direct routes into cycling\u2019s most legendary climbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d\"] 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-heading1509_01b821-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_01b821-9d\">Historic Highlights:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1964:<\/strong> Jacques Anquetil vs. Raymond Poulidor \u2014 the famous Pau\u2013Luchon stage where Poulidor dropped Anquetil on the Tourmalet, but couldn\u2019t take yellow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>2019:<\/strong> Julian Alaphilippe\u2019s blistering ITT win in Pau \u2014 the French crowd went ballistic; one of the loudest modern Tour roars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pau tradition:<\/strong> Locals line the roads with vintage cycling jerseys strung from balconies. The <strong>Place Royale caf\u00e9 terrace<\/strong> is basically cycling\u2019s version of a fan cathedral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_687255-09 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_687255-09 .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-1509_687255-09\"><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-heading1509_16800c-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_16800c-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-heading1509_16800c-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_16800c-d1\"><strong>Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res: The Alpine Balcony of Destiny<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Superbagn\u00e8res is no ordinary summit finish \u2014 it\u2019s where <strong>Tour legacies are made or unmade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First introduced in <strong>1961<\/strong>, this mountaintop ski resort has hosted finishes <strong>7 times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">It\u2019s one of those old-school Pyrenean beasts: narrow ramps, no guardrails, sheep on the side of the road, and <strong>a final kilometer at 9.5% average gradient<\/strong> \u2014 when you hit it after 180 km, it\u2019s torture and glory combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98\"] 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-heading1509_d97d45-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_d97d45-98\"><strong>Iconic Stage Moments:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1961:<\/strong> The first ever finish at Luchon-Superbagn\u00e8res. Charly Gaul \u2014 <em>The Angel of the Mountains<\/em> \u2014 took a solo win in mist and drizzle. The myth was born.<br><br><strong>1989:<\/strong> The last time before 2025 \u2014 Spaniard <strong>Pedro Delgado<\/strong> cracked Laurent Fignon to seal a vital stage win that propelled him toward yellow.<br><br><strong>Legendary Breakaways:<\/strong> It&#8217;s known as a graveyard for sprinters and a sanctuary for breakaway climbers. No mass sprints, just pure solo or small group epic arrivals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_bad680-39\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_bad680-39\"] 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-heading1509_bad680-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_bad680-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_bad680-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_bad680-39\">Local Fan Lore:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>final hairpin before the 1 km to go banner<\/strong> is nicknamed <em>La Courbe des Larmes<\/em> \u2014 <em>The Curve of Tears<\/em> \u2014 because even the best legs falter there.<br><br>Every time the Tour finishes here, locals chalk \u201c<em>ALLEZ POULIDOR<\/em>\u201d on the road, in honor of Raymond Poulidor\u2019s heroic (but famously unlucky) Pyrenean battles.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_7979e1-22 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_7979e1-22 .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-1509_7979e1-22\"><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-heading1509_05aba6-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"] 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-heading1509_05aba6-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_05aba6-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_quoteSerifLeft 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 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1zm5 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Classic Tour Quotes from These Roads<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>If you\u2019re ahead at the Peyresourde, you pray. If you\u2019re chasing, you curse. And at Superbagn\u00e8res, you find out what kind of rider you really are.<\/strong>\u201d<br>\u2014 Bernard Hinault, 1983<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_c1d27b-24 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_c1d27b-24 .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-1509_c1d27b-24\"><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-heading1509_6634ab-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a\"] 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-heading1509_6634ab-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_6634ab-6a\">The Pau\u2013Luchon Link: A Classic Tour de France Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pairing\u2019s significance comes from tradition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known historically as <strong>\u201cThe Route of Giants\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">It stitches together climbs like <strong>Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde<\/strong>, and then the brutal climb to Superbagn\u00e8res.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When this stage appears on the calendar, it\u2019s a GC-altering day, always.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_b60556-37 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_b60556-37 .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-1509_b60556-37\"><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-heading1509_32851b-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2\"] 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-heading1509_32851b-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_32851b-c2\">\ud83d\udcc8 Fast Stats:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pau Stages Hosted:<\/strong> 73 (as of 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Superbagn\u00e8res Finishes:<\/strong> 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steepest gradient on Superbagn\u00e8res:<\/strong> 12.2% near the final km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average Gradient:<\/strong> 7.2% over 18.5 km climb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable Past Winners Here:<\/strong> Charly Gaul, Lucien Aimar, Pedro Delgado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a9224b-f8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_a9224b-f8 .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-1509_a9224b-f8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;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-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1509_09371a-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-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .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-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1509_d5f2b2-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\"]{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-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\"] 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-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2fa9a7-8c\">FAQs: Stage 14 Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_7b236e-72 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_7b236e-72 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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-id1509_5d15af-8f > .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-id1509_5d15af-8f > .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-id1509_5d15af-8f .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-id1509_5d15af-8f .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1509_5d15af-8f > .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-id1509_5d15af-8f kt-accordion-has-7-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=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1509_dbc737-29\"><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\">What kind of stage is Stage 14 of 2025?<\/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-heading1509_0437a5-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be\"] 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-heading1509_0437a5-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_0437a5-be\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Mountain Queen Stage<\/strong> \u2014 183 km of pure Pyrenean punishment, with back-to-back climbs and a summit finish at <strong>Luchon\u2013Superbagn\u00e8res<\/strong>. It\u2019s a warzone for GC, climbers, and breakaway dreamers alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1509_bc035e-14\"><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\">How many categorized climbs in Stage 14?<\/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-heading1509_2ee99e-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a\"] 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-heading1509_2ee99e-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_2ee99e-3a\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>5 total:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Col d\u2019Aspin<\/strong> (1st Cat) \u2014 long grind early, perfect for break formation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Col de Peyresourde<\/strong> (HC) \u2014 iconic, long, and strategic for the GC teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col du Portillon<\/strong> (1st Cat) \u2014 steep and technical descent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Superbagn\u00e8res climb<\/strong> (HC summit finish) \u2014 18.5 km at 6.3%, brutal after a hard day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1509_8a6035-a7\"><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\">Where\u2019s the danger zone in Stage 14 for GC hopefuls?<\/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-heading1509_39bc56-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e\"] 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-heading1509_39bc56-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_39bc56-2e\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Col de Peyresourde and the final 6 km of Superbagn\u00e8res.<\/strong><br>If you\u2019re dropped on Peyresourde, your podium hopes might as well be on a Pyrenean postcard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1509_fc82d9-f0\"><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\">Any chance in Stage 14 for a breakaway win in?<\/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-heading1509_701796-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_701796-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_701796-41\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_701796-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_701796-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_701796-41\"] 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-heading1509_701796-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1509_701796-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_701796-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1509_701796-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1509_701796-41\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>50-50.<\/strong><br>If GC teams eyeball each other and no one wants to burn domestiques before Superbagn\u00e8res, a strong climber from the break could snatch it. But the likelihood of <strong>UAE or Visma setting a monster tempo<\/strong> is high.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1509_31fd33-33\"><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\">What\u2019s the Tour history of Luchon\u2013Superbagn\u00e8res?<\/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\">\ud83d\udc49 Legendary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First used in <strong>1961<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Last summit finish here in <strong>1989<\/strong> (winner: Charly Mottet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for punishing gradients and epic solo victories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1509_bc85e8-31\"><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\">Who\u2019s likely to struggle in 2025 stage 14?<\/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\">\ud83d\udc49 Big sprinters and rouleurs like Jakobsen, Philipsen, and the lead-out specialists. Expect them to fight the time cut and roll in 35\u201345 minutes after the stage winner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1509_fc7639-65\"><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\">Stage 14 Weather forecast?<\/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\">Mountain Weather(Expected),<br>High-altitude finish (1,800m). Sunny morning, 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Avg. temp: 18\u00b0C (range: 12\u00b0C\u201322\u00b0C).<\/p>\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-1509_b983e5-13 .kt-block-spacer{height:61px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1509_b983e5-13 .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-1509_b983e5-13\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the kind of stage the <strong>Tour was made for<\/strong> \u2014 history-soaked climbs, stunning backdrops, and a route designed to <strong>rip the GC apart<\/strong>. The <strong>Col de Peyresourde\u2013Portillon\u2013Superbagn\u00e8res<\/strong> combo is as iconic as it is unforgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakaway heroics early<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC squads testing one another on Peyresourde<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explosive final attacks in the last 6 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A finish line littered with heroes and heartbreak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road up to <strong>Superbagn\u00e8res won\u2019t lie<\/strong> \u2014 only the strongest climbers with fuel in the tank after 3 brutal days in the mountains will survive at the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark it down: <strong>this stage WILL decide podium places<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 14 Route &amp; Pyrenees Showdown Stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France promises to be a thrilling spectacle, taking riders from the historic city of Pau to the picturesque ski resort of Superbagn\u00e8res. 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