{"id":1633,"date":"2025-06-20T14:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1633"},"modified":"2025-07-23T02:36:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:36:51","slug":"stage-17-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-17-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 17 Route: Full Profile, Sprint Showdown &amp; Crosswind Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_218781-1e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_218781-1e\"] 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-heading1633_218781-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_218781-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_218781-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_218781-1e\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 17 Route: Full Profile, Sprint Showdown &amp; Crosswind Threat<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea\"]{padding-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea\"] 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-heading1633_078e6b-ea img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_078e6b-ea\">After days of brutal gradients and alpine drama, the <strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 17<\/strong> offers a different kind of test: flat terrain, scenic vineyards, and one unpredictable adversary \u2014 the <strong>Mistral wind<\/strong>.<br><br>On <strong>Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/strong>, the peloton rolls out from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne<\/strong>, tracing a <strong>160.4 km route<\/strong> north through the Rh\u00f4ne Valley to <strong>Valence<\/strong>, where sprinters will eye their last golden ticket before the mountains bite again.<br><br>But don\u2019t think it easy by the profile. While the <strong>Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour<\/strong> looks tailor-made for fast men like Tim Merlier and Jonathan Milan, the open plains of Provence have a reputation for <strong>crosswinds, shattered pelotons<\/strong>, and GC surprises. Echelons could form early \u2014 and if the Mistral is blowing, it won\u2019t take much to flip the script.<br><br>More than just another flat day, this <strong>Stage 17 of the July, 23, 2025<\/strong> could be a decisive chapter in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-jerseys\/green-jersey\/\">Green Jersey<\/a><\/strong> fight, and a tactical headache for teams trying to protect yellow ambitions. 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Updates<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d26d3-1d\"><strong>What\u2019s Special About Stage 17? \ud83d\udd14<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bfcfa7-6f\">Expect <strong>sprinters\u2019 favorites<\/strong> like Milan and Fabio Jakobsen to be gunning for glory, while GC leaders will be glued to their teams\u2019 wheels, hoping to avoid costly time gaps.<br><br>This stage is often dubbed <em>\u2018high-speed chess on wheels\u2019<\/em> \u2014 where tactics, positioning, and weather awareness will make or break contenders.<br><br><strong>Summary<\/strong>: Flat on paper, deceptive in practice \u2014 the <strong>17th of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is one to watch for both sprint fireworks and wind-driven surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_6a24bb-0c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_6a24bb-0c .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-1633_6a24bb-0c\"><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-heading1633_2b840d-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53\"] 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-heading1633_2b840d-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2b840d-53\"><strong>Expect chess on wheels:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Echelons? Almost guaranteed<\/strong> if the wind kicks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Opportunistic teams like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/alpecin-deceuninck\/\">Alpecin-Deceuninck<\/a>, Lidl-Trek, and Jayco-AlUla<\/strong> will sniff out crosswind moments to split the bunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC contenders<\/strong> will be white-knuckling their handlebars to stay at the sharp end, because a one-minute split here could end podium dreams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23\"] 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-heading1633_ae3e30-23 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae3e30-23\"><strong>&nbsp;Add in a tricky run-in to Gap:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slightly rolling terrain in the last 20 km.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Fast, open descent into town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A narrow finishing straight on <strong>Boulevard Gambetta<\/strong> where leadout trains will jostle elbows at 65 km\/h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 17 is a trap stage.<\/strong> One where half the peloton dreams of a sleepy transition day, while the smart teams know this is where you quietly shatter rivals before the next mountain reckoning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_77e7a6-b5\"><strong>Local tip?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b\"] 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-heading1633_2d8122-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2d8122-1b\">If the Mistral\u2019s up, get your popcorn \u2014 it\u2019ll be carnage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_6cebbe-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_6cebbe-a1 .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-1633_6cebbe-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-heading1633_ae050b-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae050b-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-heading1633_ae050b-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ae050b-9e\"><strong>Stage 17 Route Preview: Wind, Wine &amp; a Final Sprint<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 17 route<\/strong> from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne to Valence<\/strong> meanders north through the postcard beauty of the <strong>Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>, where vineyards, lavender fields, and sleepy hill towns line the road. But don\u2019t let the serenity fool you \u2014 this isn\u2019t just a wine-country sightseeing cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a rolling start past Rochegude and Suze-la-Rousse, the race begins to rise gently toward the <strong>Col du Pertuis<\/strong> (3.7 km at 6.6%) with <strong>94 km to go<\/strong> \u2014 a short, sharp test that won\u2019t faze the sprinters but could be a launchpad for crosswind chaos. The <strong>Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong> (3.6 km at 3.5%) crests with <strong>43 km left<\/strong>, but again, it\u2019s more of a footnote than a feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it\u2019s game on: a long, exposed run-in to Valence. If the <strong>Mistral wind<\/strong> picks up \u2014 and race organizers are hoping it does \u2014 the final <strong>50 km<\/strong>, with several directional shifts, could fracture the peloton into <strong>echelons<\/strong>. It\u2019s a <strong>classic Rh\u00f4ne valley sprint stage<\/strong>, but with just enough bite to keep the GC teams twitchy and the sprinter squads on red alert.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_caad3a-22 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-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .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-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_ce6915-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_ce6915-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_0c3022-ea .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_0c3022-ea .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-1633_0c3022-ea\"><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-heading1633_12689b-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9\"] 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-heading1633_12689b-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_12689b-c9\">Stage 17 Route Breakdown Table<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_95e56a-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .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-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_a843cb-e6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Segment<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Key Locations<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Terrain Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Elevation Feature<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Strategic Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Start \u2013 47.9 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Boll\u00e8ne \u2192 Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mostly flat, rolling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate sprint at Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne; early positioning matters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">48 km \u2013 66 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dieulefit \u2192 Col du Pertuis<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rolling hills<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col du Pertuis<\/strong> (3.7 km @ 6.6%)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Category 4 climb; short but punchy, crests with 94 km to go<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">67 km \u2013 117 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bourdeaux \u2192 Col de Tartaiguille<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Undulating, rural roads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong> (3.6 km @ 3.5%)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Second Category 4 climb; mild gradient, 43 km before finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Final 43 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Grane \u2192 Valence<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flat, exposed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Wind risk high<\/strong>; direction changes can cause <strong>echelons<\/strong> and splits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Finish<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Valence (Briffaut Industrial Park)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flat, fast<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wide roads; classic bunch sprint expected <strong>if wind doesn\u2019t interfere<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_4b948f-6d 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-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .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-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_9e7c2c-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1633_386bef-6e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1633_386bef-6e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-profile.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-17-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4751\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-profile.jpg 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-profile-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-profile-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b\"] 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-heading1633_388dc5-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_388dc5-1b\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Quick Stage 17 Snapshot:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A classic transitional flat stage<\/strong> after the brutal Ventoux showdown the day before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Likely a <strong>sprinter\u2019s paradise<\/strong> unless the wind gods turn mischievous and spark some echelons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect a <strong>controlled, cagey stage<\/strong> with one or two Category 4 bumps but nothing to crack the sprinters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Valence\u2019s fast, wide finishing straight<\/strong> always delivers textbook lead-out chaos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42\"] 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-heading1633_76fcd9-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_76fcd9-42\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0d Stage 17 Start &amp; Finish Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-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-heading1633_8adf7e-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8adf7e-39\"><strong>Starting Point<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route de Mondragon, Boll\u00e8ne (84500)<br><\/strong> Right at the outskirts of Boll\u00e8ne \u2014 a flat, exposed start zone ideal for early breakaway hopefuls to sneak away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_710e39-05\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_710e39-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_710e39-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_710e39-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_710e39-05\"><strong>Finishing Point:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valence city center (26000)<br><\/strong> Traditional Tour finish venue. Last 3 km are wide, with a gentle left-hand curve 300 m from the line into a long, flat final straight \u2014 perfect for sprinters like Jasper Philipsen, Fabio Jakobsen, or Arnaud De Lie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_69f149-55 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_69f149-55 .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-1633_69f149-55\"><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-heading1633_c5ee02-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab\"] 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-heading1633_c5ee02-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_c5ee02-ab\"><strong>Terrain &amp; Road Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First 40 km:<\/strong> Wide, smooth roads out of Boll\u00e8ne toward Saint-Paul-Trois-Ch\u00e2teaux.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Mid-section (40\u2013130 km):<\/strong> Rural rolling terrain, vineyards, occasional narrow roads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final 30 km:<\/strong> Broader national roads leading into Valence \u2014 clean tarmac, gentle undulations, and lots of open terrain (watch for crosswinds).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6\"] 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-heading1633_f83269-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f83269-a6\"><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> Approx. <strong>850 m<\/strong> \u2014 virtually negligible for GC<br><br>Though this is a classic <strong>stage 17 detailed route<\/strong> built for sprinters, the unpredictable <strong>Mistral wind<\/strong> can quickly rewrite the script. Teams will need to be sharp from km zero, with echelons lurking at every exposed stretch. The <strong>17th stage of the 2025 Tour<\/strong> could be serene\u2026 or savage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_b1cf6a-df .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_b1cf6a-df .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-1633_b1cf6a-df\"><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-heading1633_3754f8-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79\"] 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-heading1633_3754f8-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3754f8-79\"><strong>Tour de France <\/strong>Stage 17 Map &amp; Profile: Postcard Flat\u2026 Almost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let the gentle gradients fool you \u2014 Stage 17 of the <strong>Tour de France 2025<\/strong> is tailor-made for sprinters, but still leaves room for tactical tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 17 route profile<\/strong> reveals a modest <strong>1,650 metres of total elevation gain<\/strong> across 160.4 km from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne to Valence<\/strong>, with just two <strong>Category 4 climbs<\/strong> to mention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Col du Pertuis<\/strong>: 3.7 km at 6.6% (94 km from finish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong>: 3.6 km at 3.5% (43 km from finish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d\"] 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-heading1633_fec6c6-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_fec6c6-4d\">Both climbs come early enough not to hinder the fast men, making the final third of the race all about wind, nerves, and lead-out trains. Expect the fireworks in the <strong>last 10 kilometres<\/strong>, especially if the <strong>Mistral<\/strong> plays its hand.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_679f5b-e5 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-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .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-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_395b57-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_395b57-1c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1kFAH2yy2bq8nfN6gUyNnF-L5OW5ORCo&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_b8aa38-a9 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_b8aa38-a9 .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-1633_b8aa38-a9\"><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-heading1633_7d0466-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e\"] 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-heading1633_7d0466-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7d0466-9e\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Stage 17 Route Profile at a Glance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .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-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_0ce4b2-c1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .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-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_9ca9f5-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1633_5b4bcb-ea{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_5b4bcb-ea 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-table1633_5b4bcb-ea caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_5b4bcb-ea 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-table1633_5b4bcb-ea tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_5b4bcb-ea tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_5b4bcb-ea tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1633_5b4bcb-ea wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1633_5b4bcb-ea\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_f6ed86-52{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_f6ed86-52\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_764a6e-65\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Features<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_286342-7a\">\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-row1633_bb5819-ad{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_bb5819-ad:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_bb5819-ad\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_17e4fe-3d\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"] 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-heading1633_685a19-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_685a19-1b\"><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-data1633_06ea2a-e7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_62bee8-11{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_62bee8-11:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_62bee8-11\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_9f1789-ae\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"] 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-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4aaeb0-d2\"><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-data1633_c078fa-3e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boll\u00e8ne<\/strong> \u279d <strong>Valence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_a20628-a9{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_a20628-a9:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_a20628-a9\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_9b4de5-0c\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"] 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-heading1633_be8ac7-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_be8ac7-97\"><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-data1633_080d13-8f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">160.4 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_06ae7c-af{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_06ae7c-af:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_06ae7c-af\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_13eb6d-4f\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{font-size:20px;padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"] 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-heading1633_4327b5-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4327b5-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_road kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Hills<\/title><path d=\"M573.19 402.67l-139.79-320C428.43 71.29 417.6 64 405.68 64h-97.59l2.45 23.16c.5 4.72-3.21 8.84-7.96 8.84h-29.16c-4.75 0-8.46-4.12-7.96-8.84L267.91 64h-97.59c-11.93 0-22.76 7.29-27.73 18.67L2.8 402.67C-6.45 423.86 8.31 448 30.54 448h196.84l10.31-97.68c.86-8.14 7.72-14.32 15.91-14.32h68.8c8.19 0 15.05 6.18 15.91 14.32L348.62 448h196.84c22.23 0 36.99-24.14 27.73-45.33zM260.4 135.16a8 8 0 0 1 7.96-7.16h39.29c4.09 0 7.53 3.09 7.96 7.16l4.6 43.58c.75 7.09-4.81 13.26-11.93 13.26h-40.54c-7.13 0-12.68-6.17-11.93-13.26l4.59-43.58zM315.64 304h-55.29c-9.5 0-16.91-8.23-15.91-17.68l5.07-48c.86-8.14 7.72-14.32 15.91-14.32h45.15c8.19 0 15.05 6.18 15.91 14.32l5.07 48c1 9.45-6.41 17.68-15.91 17.68z\"\/><\/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-data1633_4b9e36-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Flat<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_8f51bf-ab{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_8f51bf-ab:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_8f51bf-ab\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_5e8a05-53\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"] 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-heading1633_f0d2af-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f0d2af-79\"><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-data1633_b65eea-dc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Approx. 1,650 m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_c2223a-dc{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_c2223a-dc:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_c2223a-dc\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_826821-ff\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-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-heading1633_5c14af-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5c14af-2d\"><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-data1633_a8f812-68\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">C4 <strong>Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong> (3.6 km, 3.5%), <strong>Col du Pertuis<\/strong> (3.7 km, 6.6%)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_af76bd-11{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_af76bd-11:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_af76bd-11\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_401d1c-04\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7cd454-01\"><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><strong>Start Location<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_4ad74b-11\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Route de Mondragon, Boll\u00e8ne (84500)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_a47e83-b7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_a47e83-b7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_a47e83-b7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_279bab-8b\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"] 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-heading1633_d0c728-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d0c728-2c\"><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><strong>Finish Location<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_06b897-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valence city center, Valence (26000)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_e046b2-a8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_e046b2-a8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_e046b2-a8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_ef8da1-80\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b7f58-28\"><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>Racs Start<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_c23ffb-09\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">13:50 local time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_e1cdbc-ba{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_e1cdbc-ba:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_e1cdbc-ba\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_e1f54f-ec\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-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-heading1633_4b653e-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4b653e-d0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M466.515 66.928C487.731 57.074 512 72.551 512 95.944v243.1c0 10.526-5.161 20.407-13.843 26.358-35.837 24.564-74.335 40.858-122.505 40.858-67.373 0-111.63-34.783-165.217-34.783-50.853 0-86.124 10.058-114.435 22.122V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H56c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24V101.945C17.497 91.825 8 75.026 8 56 8 24.296 34.345-1.254 66.338.048c28.468 1.158 51.779 23.968 53.551 52.404.52 8.342-.81 16.31-3.586 23.562C137.039 68.384 159.393 64 184.348 64c67.373 0 111.63 34.783 165.217 34.783 40.496 0 82.612-15.906 116.95-31.855zM96 134.63v70.49c29-10.67 51.18-17.83 73.6-20.91v-71.57c-23.5 2.17-40.44 9.79-73.6 21.99zm220.8 9.19c-26.417-4.672-49.886-13.979-73.6-21.34v67.42c24.175 6.706 47.566 16.444 73.6 22.31v-68.39zm-147.2 40.39v70.04c32.796-2.978 53.91-.635 73.6 3.8V189.9c-25.247-7.035-46.581-9.423-73.6-5.69zm73.6 142.23c26.338 4.652 49.732 13.927 73.6 21.34v-67.41c-24.277-6.746-47.54-16.45-73.6-22.32v68.39zM96 342.1c23.62-8.39 47.79-13.84 73.6-16.56v-71.29c-26.11 2.35-47.36 8.04-73.6 17.36v70.49zm368-221.6c-21.3 8.85-46.59 17.64-73.6 22.47v71.91c27.31-4.36 50.03-14.1 73.6-23.89V120.5zm0 209.96v-70.49c-22.19 14.2-48.78 22.61-73.6 26.02v71.58c25.07-2.38 48.49-11.04 73.6-27.11zM316.8 212.21v68.16c25.664 7.134 46.616 9.342 73.6 5.62v-71.11c-25.999 4.187-49.943 2.676-73.6-2.67z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Expected Finish<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_20ea7e-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Sprint Finish Around 17:10 local time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_1c7510-5a{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_1c7510-5a:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_1c7510-5a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_c04ec8-c1\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-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-heading1633_0b2a5e-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0b2a5e-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_wind kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9.59 4.59A2 2 0 1 1 11 8H2m10.59 11.41A2 2 0 1 0 14 16H2m15.73-8.27A2.5 2.5 0 1 1 19.5 12H2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Weather<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_9dddd2-93\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Temperatures around 32\u201334\u202f\u00b0C (90\u201393\u202f\u00b0F)<\/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-id1633_5c4d3d-98{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_5c4d3d-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_5c4d3d-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_5c4d3d-98 > .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, 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1rem);}.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_8efd17-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\"]{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-heading1633_9052c3-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9052c3-b4\">\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>What makes this stage dangerous isn\u2019t the road \u2014 it\u2019s the wind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_8a4603-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_8a4603-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1633_8a4603-91\"><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-heading1633_2df1b7-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68\"] 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-heading1633_2df1b7-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_2df1b7-68\"><strong>Section-by-Section Tactical Breakdown<\/strong> of <strong>Stage 17<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_bb4c4c-9f 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-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .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-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_5f66c5-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1633_cade41-7d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1633_cade41-7d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-17-route\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4748\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route.webp 499w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route-187x300.webp 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_130967-d4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_130967-d4\"] 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-heading1633_130967-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_130967-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_130967-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_130967-d4\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd 0\u201320 km: Boll\u00e8ne to Mondragon \u2014 The Breakaway Lottery \ud83c\udfb0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Neutralized roll-out through Route de Mondragon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Wide, clean tarmac, open surroundings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A flurry of attacks the moment the flag drops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunistic riders from ProTeams eager for TV time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Early crosswind nerves if the Mistral is already up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Spectator tip:<\/strong> Great chance to catch sign-ons and roll-out buzz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_0032e2-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_0032e2-2b .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-1633_0032e2-2b\"><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-heading1633_d231c7-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_d231c7-1d\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd 20\u201380 km: Uchaux, Mornas, Roquemaure \u2014 Crosswind Ambush Zone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key Towns:<\/strong> Uchaux at 30 km, Mornas at 40 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Wind Factor:<\/strong> This is where it gets spicy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Rh\u00f4ne Valley\u2019s natural north-south corridor + potential crosswinds = echelon playground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category 4 Climb:<\/strong> Near Roquemaure (tiny bump, but often a tactical launchpad for splits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Expect:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Teams like <strong>Visma | Lease a Bike<\/strong> and <strong>UAE<\/strong> moving their GC men forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echelons forming if gusts hit 30-40 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Sprinters&#8217; teams scrambling to control gaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b > .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-id1633_16222d-3b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_16222d-3b 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-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .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-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_d6f6fb-44\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\"]{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-heading1633_4389ab-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\"] 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-heading1633_4389ab-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4389ab-85\">If it\u2019s a calm day, this is just steady tempo. If not? 2015 Tour carnage vibes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_e00308-c0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_e00308-c0 .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-1633_e00308-c0\"><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-heading1633_bb5c88-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78\"] 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-heading1633_bb5c88-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_bb5c88-78\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd 80\u2013120 km: Orange, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape \u2014 Open Plains &amp; Power Racing \ud83d\udca5<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scenery:<\/strong> Iconic vineyards, exposed roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Road Surface:<\/strong> Pristine \u2014 perfect for 55 km\/h+ chases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Tactics:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Sprinters\u2019 teams to organize the chase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GC squads to mark echelon threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Opportunists may attack in false flats near Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Expect:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Lead-out men saving energy mid-pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakaway cooperation fading if gaps hold steady<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d > .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-id1633_629938-1d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_629938-1d 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-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .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-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_cf1ac5-65\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\"]{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-heading1633_a97c9f-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\"] 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-heading1633_a97c9f-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a97c9f-d6\">Classic transitional terrain. The <strong>stage 17 route profile<\/strong> here favors pure rouleurs and savvy sprinters\u2019 teams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_c7bef8-1a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_c7bef8-1a .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-1633_c7bef8-1a\"><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-heading1633_9be952-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6\"] 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-heading1633_9be952-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_9be952-b6\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd 120\u2013140 km: Crest, Loriol-sur-Dr\u00f4me \u2014 The Set-Up Sector<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category 4 Climb:<\/strong> Crest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Wind Conditions:<\/strong> Slightly more sheltered with tree-lined sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Peloton regrouping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinters\u2019 teams assembling their lead-out trains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">GC contenders staying hyper-alert for splits as they exit open fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_c17453-35{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_c17453-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_c17453-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_c17453-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_ab3488-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\"]{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-heading1633_3a6920-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\"] 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-heading1633_3a6920-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_3a6920-6a\">This is where the peloton collectively takes a breath\u2026 or sets the trap. Breakaways won\u2019t survive past here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_38486c-65 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_38486c-65 .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-1633_38486c-65\"><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-heading1633_a08b19-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a08b19-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-heading1633_a08b19-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a08b19-e8\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd 140\u2013161 km: Into Valence \u2014 The High-Speed Showdown<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roads:<\/strong> Broad boulevards, long straightaways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Final 2 km:<\/strong> Fast, flat, arrow-straight \u2014 likely on <strong>Avenue de Romans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect:<\/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>Alpecin-Deceuninck<\/strong>, <strong>Soudal Quick-Step<\/strong>, <strong>Lotto-Dstny<\/strong> battling for control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead-out trains launching at 65 km\/h+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Pure drag-race finale \u2014 final sprint around 300\u2013200m mark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_46fce0-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_46fce0-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_46fce0-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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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-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_277d46-65{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_277d46-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_277d46-65\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1633_9100d8-11 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1633_9100d8-11\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route-finale.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-17-route-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route-finale.jpg 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-17-route-finale-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1633_d67308-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_d67308-fc > .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-column1633_d67308-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_d67308-fc > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_0aa90d-19\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\"]{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-heading1633_0e931e-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0e931e-57\">Positioning at 3 km to go is everything. Riders out of the top 10 wheels by 1 km marker? Game over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_2cb461-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_2cb461-e7 .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-1633_2cb461-e7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wind Watch: The Real Threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forget the climbs \u2014 the most unpredictable element on <strong>Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> may be invisible but vicious: <strong>the Mistral<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This infamous northwesterly wind sweeps fiercely down the <strong>Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>, with gusts powerful enough to tear apart the peloton. The <strong>Stage 17 route<\/strong> \u2014 though mostly flat \u2014 threads through open terrain between <strong>Boll\u00e8ne and Valence<\/strong>, leaving riders exposed to <strong>crosswinds<\/strong> for much of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it matters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Echelons<\/strong> are a real possibility. Teams that spot the gusts and hit the gas can isolate rivals, especially GC contenders who aren&#8217;t well-positioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final <strong>50km<\/strong> features <strong>multiple direction changes<\/strong>, specifically designed to make the most of wind potential. It&#8217;s a tactical playground for savvy teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History repeats<\/strong>: Valence has seen wind-swept chaos before. If the forecast delivers, this flat day could rival a mountain stage in drama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A calm day means a straightforward <strong>sprint showdown<\/strong>. But if the Mistral blows, <strong>Stage 17<\/strong> could become a war of attrition \u2014 not just for the <strong>Green Jersey<\/strong>, but for yellow as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a > .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-id1633_9d473b-4a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_9d473b-4a 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-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .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-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_e98cc5-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-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-heading1633_4ed805-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_4ed805-c1\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Watch for splits<\/strong> around Montmeyran and Chabeuil. These are prime points for wind-induced shakeups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_aa2abe-a4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_aa2abe-a4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1633_aa2abe-a4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sprint &amp; KOM Points Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is tailored for the sprinters, there\u2019s still work to be done for both <strong>Green<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-polka-dot-jersey\/\">Polka Dot jersey contenders<\/a><\/strong>. The day features one intermediate sprint and two minor climbs \u2014 all low stakes on paper, but potentially meaningful in tightly contested classifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 Intermediate Sprint \u2014 <em>Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne (47.9 km)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the only sprint opportunity before the finish, and it\u2019s early in the day \u2014 just under 48km into the stage. Expect sprinter teams to keep the pace high to contest these points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Points available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd47 1st place: 20 pts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd48 2nd\u201315th: Scaled down to 1 pt<br>Perfect setup for a <strong>Green Jersey battle<\/strong> if things are tight atop the standings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_099054-25 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_099054-25 .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-1633_099054-25\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd34 King of the Mountains (KOM) \u2014 <em>Category 4 Climbs<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Col du Pertuis<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd ~66.3 km into the stage<br>\ud83d\udccf 3.7 km @ 6.6%<br>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Elevation: 632m<br>\ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Points: 1 (for 1st rider only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd ~117 km into the stage<br>\ud83d\udccf 3.6 km @ 3.5%<br>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Elevation: 406m<br>\ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Points: 1 (for 1st rider only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither climb is selective enough to shake the field, but riders in search of <strong>Polka Dot jersey points<\/strong> won\u2019t ignore these. Expect a breakaway rider or opportunistic KOM chaser to grab the single point on offer at each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Favourites to Win Stage 17<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is the final gift to the sprinters before the high mountains return. At 160.4 km from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne to Valence<\/strong>, it\u2019s flat, fast, and primed for a classic bunch sprint \u2014 assuming the wind doesn\u2019t tear things apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With no uphill finish and just minor climbs, the <strong>pure sprinters<\/strong> will see this as their last best shot to grab glory in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u26a1 Top Contenders \u2014 Stage 17 Favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;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-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_857bf0-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .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-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_ad750c-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_ad750c-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong>, <strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Arnaud De Lie, Biniam Girmay, Jordi Meeus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dylan Groenewegen, Kaden Groves, Phil Bauhaus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merlier has been almost untouchable when delivered clean, but Milan\u2019s endurance and raw power make him a serious challenger \u2014 especially in crosswind-heavy finales. This stage could fuel the <strong>Merlier vs Milan<\/strong> rivalry that\u2019s been simmering all Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03\"] 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-heading1633_f106d7-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f106d7-03\">Meanwhile, riders like De Lie and Girmay bring tenacity and opportunism \u2014 if the bunch is thinned by <strong>Mistral-induced echelons<\/strong>, they could capitalize.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_023030-d9 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_023030-d9 .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-1633_023030-d9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 17 Timing &amp; Key Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Tour winds north through the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, <strong>Stage 17 of the July 23rd<\/strong>, 2025 edition brings a tightly scheduled and fan-friendly day of racing. Whether you&#8217;re trackside in Provence or tuning in from afar, here\u2019s when to catch the key moments of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Wednesday, July 23, 2025 \u2014 Full Timetable<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:900px;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-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_d1b36f-a5 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-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .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-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_8a9a25-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Event<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time (CEST)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\ude97 Caravan (fictif start)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>11:35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udfe2 Real Race Start (Boll\u00e8ne)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>13:50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udfe2 Intermediate Sprint \u2014 Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne (47.9 km)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~<strong>14:50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfc1 Expected Finish \u2014 Valence<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>15:29 (fast)<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>17:10 (slow)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74\"] 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-heading1633_dd7cdd-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_dd7cdd-74\">Riders will roll out from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne<\/strong> with a neutralized start at 13:35, before the flag drops for real racing at 13:50. The action heats up quickly, with the <strong>intermediate sprint<\/strong> coming less than an hour later. The <strong>Stage 17 finish in Valence<\/strong> is projected to land between 15:29 and 17:10, depending on average speed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_aae9eb-9e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_aae9eb-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-1633_aae9eb-9e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning to Watch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering <strong>\u201cwhen does Stage 17 start?\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 this is one of the earlier finales in this year\u2019s Tour, thanks to its relatively short distance and flat terrain. With favorable winds, it could be a blistering fast day \u2014 <strong>don\u2019t tune in late<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stretch of the Tour is known for its strategic surprises, and <strong>timings Stage 17 of the July, 23<\/strong> could prove crucial for both sprinters and GC hopefuls caught out in the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_ff0201-75 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_ff0201-75 .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-1633_ff0201-75\"><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-heading1633_008918-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_008918-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_008918-b8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_008918-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_008918-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_008918-b8\"] 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-heading1633_008918-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_008918-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_008918-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_008918-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_008918-b8\"><strong>Cultural Route Highlights: Roman Stones &amp; Rh\u00f4ne Charm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> is made for the sprinters, the scenic backdrop offers a slow-travel dream. As the peloton rolls from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne to Valence<\/strong>, the route dances through a patchwork of Roman ruins, lavender fields, vineyards, and villages steeped in centuries of French culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s pause the watts and take in the sights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Boll\u00e8ne \u2013 Industrial Heart with Ancient Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Proven\u00e7al town may be known today for its <strong>nuclear industry<\/strong>, but its roots stretch back to Roman times. Don\u2019t miss the <strong>Le Barry cave dwellings<\/strong>, perched on a limestone cliff \u2014 a hauntingly beautiful echo of prehistoric life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Suze-la-Rousse \u2013 Where Wine Meets Nobility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowned by a 12th-century ch\u00e2teau, Suze-la-Rousse is home to the <strong>University of Wine<\/strong>, nestled among rolling vineyards. This scholarly institution teaches the science and poetry of viticulture \u2014 fitting for a stage passing through France\u2019s legendary Rh\u00f4ne Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Grignan \u2013 Lavender, Letters &amp; Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its stunning <strong>lavender fields<\/strong> and the hilltop Ch\u00e2teau de Grignan, this medieval jewel was home to the Marquise de S\u00e9vign\u00e9, whose letters became literary treasures. In July, the scent of lavender perfumes the air as riders whizz past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Valence \u2013 The Gateway Between North &amp; South<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0\"] 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-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_ce0eb5-a0\">As the <strong>Stage 17 finish<\/strong>, <strong>Valence<\/strong> balances Roman heritage with Rh\u00f4ne-side charm. Known locally as <strong>\u201cWhere the South Begins,\u201d<\/strong> this vibrant city blends urban culture, ancient history, and Proven\u00e7al warmth. Its historic center and riverside caf\u00e9s offer a perfect post-race stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_9112f5-0c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_9112f5-0c .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-1633_9112f5-0c\"><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-heading1633_963e3f-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7\"] 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-heading1633_963e3f-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_963e3f-d7\"><strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udcca Quick Historic Recap Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .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-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_f8b465-f8 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-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .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-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_632fa0-3b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1633_9e6a96-34{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_9e6a96-34 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-table1633_9e6a96-34 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_9e6a96-34 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-table1633_9e6a96-34 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_9e6a96-34 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1633_9e6a96-34 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1633_9e6a96-34 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1633_9e6a96-34\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_38d698-82{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_38d698-82\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_73df92-df\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_99166b-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_6d0787-10\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Famous Stage Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_ea9790-39{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_ea9790-39:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_ea9790-39\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_4cd87a-97\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boll\u00e8ne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_1134b3-c0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rare Tour start, last in 1994<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_ec11d8-30\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Surprise crosswind split stage in 1994<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_ee2018-03{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1633_ee2018-03:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1633_ee2018-03\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_744395-17\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_7934f5-05\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple Tour finishes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1633_40db44-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Greipel\u2019s win in 2015, Sagan\u2019s 2018 sprint masterclass<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91\"] 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-heading1633_5241b0-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_5241b0-91\"><strong>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Insider Verdict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae\"] 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-heading1633_99b1e1-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_99b1e1-ae\">Expect Valence to uphold its reputation as a <strong>sprint showdown capital with crosswind twists<\/strong>. With history hinting at late-stage drama, <strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 17<\/strong> might just add a fresh chapter to this Rh\u00f4ne Valley rivalry.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_5e1d6c-79 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_5e1d6c-79 .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-1633_5e1d6c-79\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food &amp; Drink Pairings: Rh\u00f4ne Valley Flavors on a Platter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every stage of the Tour de France is best enjoyed with a taste of the region \u2014 and <strong>Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour<\/strong> offers a delicious lineup as the peloton glides from <strong>Boll\u00e8ne to Valence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From sun-drenched vineyards to centuries-old recipes, the Rh\u00f4ne Valley offers flavors as rich as its history. Here\u2019s how to dine like a local while watching the final flat stage unfold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd42 Ros\u00e9 from C\u00f4tes de Provence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light, crisp, and beautifully pale, a chilled <strong>C\u00f4tes de Provence ros\u00e9<\/strong> pairs perfectly with a summer stage \u2014 especially during that early <strong>midday sprint<\/strong> burst near Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne. Notes of wild strawberry and citrus make it a refreshing toast to the sprinters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf47 C\u00f4teaux de Tricastin Wines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled near the route, this underrated appellation produces deep reds and aromatic whites \u2014 ideal for your <strong>post-race dinner pairing<\/strong>. A glass of C\u00f4teaux de Tricastin Syrah brings just enough spice to match the rising tension in the GC race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf6a Suisse Biscuit (Valence)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This charming almond shortbread \u2014 subtly perfumed with <strong>orange blossom water<\/strong> \u2014 is a <strong>Valence specialty<\/strong> dating back to Napoleonic times. Traditionally shaped like a bishop\u2019s hat, it\u2019s a sweet and symbolic nod to the <strong>Stage 17 finish town<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .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-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_a1ad64-ae 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-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .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-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4{position:relative;}.kadence-column1633_642013-f4, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1633_642013-f4:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_642013-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_642013-f4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_1b514f-b3\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Build your own Rh\u00f4ne Valley picnic \u2014 crusty baguette, a wedge of goat cheese, a bottle of local ros\u00e9, and a Suisse biscuit to finish \u2014 and let Stage 17 unfold in flavor and flair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_8fa6cf-67 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_8fa6cf-67 .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-1633_8fa6cf-67\"><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-heading1633_7f3476-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65\"] 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-heading1633_7f3476-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_7f3476-65\"><strong>Final Thoughts: High-Speed Mayhem or Windy Surprise?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 17\u2019s route<\/strong> might be branded as a textbook sprinters\u2019 stage \u2014 but any seasoned fan knows the Rh\u00f4ne Valley has other plans. The Mistral doesn\u2019t read race guides, and if it shows up, it\u2019ll tear the peloton to pieces between Mondragon and Orange.<br><br>Sprinters\u2019 teams will have to burn matches to keep things controlled, while GC contenders must stay laser-focused through the crosswind danger zones. Expect a classic drag race finale on <strong>Avenue de Romans<\/strong> in Valence, but don\u2019t be shocked if a rogue echelon split or last-gasp breakaway scrambles the script.<br><br>This isn\u2019t just a race \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>high-speed chess on two wheels<\/strong> where every move counts. Will a wildcard like <strong>Sam Bennett<\/strong> or a clever escapee steal the headlines on <strong>Wednesday, July 23rd<\/strong>? One thing\u2019s for sure: Stage 17 is primed for fireworks. \ud83d\udca5Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-18-route\/\">next stage 18 route<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_21718a-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_21718a-1e .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-1633_21718a-1e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce > .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-id1633_c82b93-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1633_c82b93-ce 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-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .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-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1633_616ce1-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1633_616ce1-65\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\"]{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-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\"] 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-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_8c5ac4-c3\">FAQs: Stage 17 Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_1d2165-fe .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_1d2165-fe .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-1633_1d2165-fe\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr 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.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-id1633_3017db-01 > .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-id1633_3017db-01 .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-id1633_3017db-01 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1633_3017db-01 > .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-id1633_3017db-01 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1633_09da47-94\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Stage 17 flat or hilly stage?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98\"] 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-heading1633_0a82d0-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0a82d0-98\">Yep \u2014 on paper it\u2019s a flat sprinters\u2019 day, but those sneaky bumps and Rh\u00f4ne Valley winds can flip the script.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1633_fc8219-62\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will crosswinds be a factor in Stage 17?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0d535c-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-heading1633_0d535c-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_0d535c-9c\">Big yes. The Mistral loves to stir up drama here, especially from km 40\u2013100. Riders and fans better watch that wind sock.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1633_28a438-28\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will Stage 17 end in a sprint?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32\"] 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-heading1633_f8e88e-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_f8e88e-32\">Most likely, yes. Despite two early climbs, the <strong>long flat run-in to Valence<\/strong> favors a <strong>bunch sprint<\/strong> \u2014 unless <strong>Mistral winds<\/strong> around Mont\u00e9limar create chaos and echelons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1633_aa39bb-e9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is the weather condition of stage 17<\/strong>?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d\"] 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-heading1633_a349aa-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1633_a349aa-0d\">Expect blistering high temperatures around 32\u201334\u202f\u00b0C (90\u201393\u202f\u00b0F) with hazy sunshine through the afternoon. A yellow warning is even in effect, so riders will be battling both the pav\u00e9 and the pyroclastic sun, making hydration and pacing absolute musts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1633_1560a9-36\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the start &amp; finish GeoCoordinates of Stage 17 2025?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting GeoCoordinates:<br>&#8220;latitude&#8221;: 44.2833,<br>&#8220;longitude&#8221;: 4.7500<br><br>Finishing GeoCoordinates:<br>&#8220;latitude&#8221;: 44.9333,<br>&#8220;longitude&#8221;: 4.9000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1633_a5afd6-d4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What time does Stage 17 start and finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>publicity caravan<\/strong> rolls out at <strong>11:35<\/strong>, with the <strong>race start (real)<\/strong> at <strong>13:50<\/strong>. Depending on the pace, riders are expected to finish between <strong>15:29 (fast)<\/strong> and <strong>17:10 (slow)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1633_e3aa07-7b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where is the intermediate sprint in Stage 17?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>intermediate sprint<\/strong> takes place in <strong>Roche-Saint-Secret-B\u00e9conne<\/strong>, at the <strong>47.9 km<\/strong> mark, offering valuable <strong>Green Jersey points<\/strong> for fast men.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1633_c35579-ee\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the climbs in Stage 17 of the Tour?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two <strong>Category 4 climbs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Col du Pertuis<\/strong>: 3.7 km at 6.6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de Tartaiguille<\/strong>: 3.6 km at 3.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each awards <strong>1 KOM point<\/strong> to the first rider over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane1633_35331e-86\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the favorites for Stage 17 Tour de France 2025?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top contenders include <strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong>, <strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong>, and <strong>Arnaud De Lie<\/strong>. With few chances left for sprinters, expect their teams to control the stage from start to finish.<\/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-1633_9dac91-a0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1633_9dac91-a0 .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-1633_9dac91-a0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 12. Final Thoughts &amp; Prediction: Mistral or Merlier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> may look like a textbook transition stage on paper \u2014 flat, fast, and heading north along the Rh\u00f4ne. But with <strong>Tour dreams on the line<\/strong>, don\u2019t expect anyone to play it safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinters like <strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong> and <strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong> know this is one of their <strong>last clear shots at stage glory<\/strong>, and their teams will be razor-focused on delivering a clean lead-out into <strong>Valence<\/strong>. However, with the infamous <strong>Mistral winds<\/strong> forecast to swirl through Mont\u00e9limar and beyond, the calm may be an illusion. One gust in the wrong place, and the bunch could shatter \u2014 turning this expected sprint showdown into a <strong>crosswind chaos classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what\u2019s our pick?<br>We\u2019re backing <strong>Merlier<\/strong> by a half-wheel\u2026 unless the Mistral decides otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Who\u2019s your pick to win Stage 17 \u2014 pure sprinter supremacy or a surprise from the wind?<\/strong> Drop your predictions and join the debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 17 Route: Full Profile, Sprint Showdown &amp; Crosswind Threat After days of brutal gradients and alpine drama, the Tour de France 2025 Stage 17 offers a different kind of test: flat terrain, scenic vineyards, and one unpredictable adversary \u2014 the Mistral wind. 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