{"id":1677,"date":"2025-06-20T16:14:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T14:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1677"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:23:11","slug":"stage-18-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-18-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 18 Route &amp; Courchevel Col de la Loze Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5\"] 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-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4cc0bf-a5\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 18 Route &amp; Courchevel Col de la Loze Battle<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80\"] 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-heading1677_a275cd-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a275cd-80\">Welcome to the queen stage of the 2025 Tour \u2014 <strong>Stage 18<\/strong>, a punishing <strong>171.5 km<\/strong> Alpine journey from <strong>Vif to Courchevel\u2019s legendary Col de la Loze<\/strong>. Scheduled for <strong>Thursday, July 24<\/strong>, this is where GC dreams are either realized or wrecked.<br><br>This isn\u2019t just another mountain stage \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>high-altitude gauntlet<\/strong> stacked with <strong>three Hors Cat\u00e9gorie climbs<\/strong>: the <strong>Col du Glandon<\/strong>, the <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong>, and the grand finale, the <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong>, topping out at <strong>2,304m<\/strong>. The climb is brutal, the gradients erratic, and the air thin \u2014 and at the summit awaits the coveted <strong>Souvenir Henri Desgrange<\/strong>, awarded to the first rider over the Tour\u2019s highest point.<br><br>This is the last summit finish of the Tour de France 2025 and the biggest opportunity left for major GC fireworks. Expect relentless attacks, team sacrifices, and possibly a reshuffling of the entire top ten by day\u2019s end.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_ecfc72-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_ecfc72-a8 .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-1677_ecfc72-a8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_218e00-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_218e00-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_218e00-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d\"]{padding-top:0px;margin-top:-40px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d\"] 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-heading1677_1326a5-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1326a5-8d\"><em>View Stage 18 Live Updates<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8a062f-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-heading1677_8a062f-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8a062f-4d\"><strong>What\u2019s Special About Stage 18? \ud83d\udd14<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3\"] 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-heading1677_756bcd-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_756bcd-f3\">What sets this apart is not just the gradients or the climbing meters (over <strong>5,000m of elevation gain<\/strong>), but the <strong>technical nature of the roads<\/strong>, the <strong>ruthless ramps peaking at 20%<\/strong>, and the <strong>final 7 km torture track up La Loze<\/strong> \u2014 a narrow, undulating, ever-steepening bike path reserved for pure climbers and GC titans.<br><br>This isn\u2019t a stage you survive. It\u2019s one you conquer \u2014 or crack.<br><br>If you thought the <strong>stage 18 route profile<\/strong> would be a steady Alpine ascent, think again. The constant rhythm changes, sudden steep pitches, and exposed summits make this a strategic goldmine for GC shake-ups, breakaway glory, and potential Tour-defining moments.<br><br>Expect attacks, collapses, bold descents, and alliances of desperation. On <strong>Thu July 24th<\/strong>, legs will scream, hearts will race, and the podium fight will go nuclear.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_09ec72-8c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_09ec72-8c .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-1677_09ec72-8c\"><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-heading1677_7ff419-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7ff419-61\"><strong>Stage 18 Overview: Vif to Courchevel Col de la Loze<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .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-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_fd9dc1-67 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-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .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-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_2ad011-d3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1677_fd5b52-5c{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c 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-table1677_fd5b52-5c caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c 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-table1677_fd5b52-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1677_fd5b52-5c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1677_fd5b52-5c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_fb9165-38{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_fb9165-38\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_e0e0b9-d4\">\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-data1677_6b35bd-f6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 18 \u2014 Quick Snapshot<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_a9c5d5-73{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_a9c5d5-73:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_a9c5d5-73\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_7983c5-a5\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3c41b4-0b\"><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-data1677_e72f03-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, July 24, 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_afa35f-07{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_afa35f-07:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_afa35f-07\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_414023-99\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"] 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-heading1677_1994f5-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1994f5-50\"><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-data1677_d364a0-9b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vif<\/strong> \u279d <strong>Courchevel Col de la Loze<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_a22582-d2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_a22582-d2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_a22582-d2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_17a28d-2d\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-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-heading1677_df440d-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df440d-d6\"><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-data1677_3f87b7-f3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">171.5 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_ed3a47-9e{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_ed3a47-9e:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_ed3a47-9e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_73da70-b0\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{font-size:18px;padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_61648b-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_61648b-54\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -40 1024 1104\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Hills<\/title><path d=\"M796.239 389.165c-6.422-12.8-27.363-12.8-33.785 0l-58.633 117.3-209.718-419.469c-6.422-12.811-27.363-12.811-33.785 0l-453.21 906.521c-2.919 5.861-2.627 12.811 0.831 18.38 3.458 5.547 9.521 8.949 16.067 8.949h1057.493c6.546 0 12.609-3.402 16.067-8.971s3.761-12.519 0.831-18.369zM477.215 137.656l122.072 244.143c-23.085 2.38-46.406 7.837-59.879 21.322-3.975 3.964-7.22 7.893-10.105 11.441-0.887 1.078-1.909 2.324-2.829 3.425-2.874-1.886-8.14-5.985-16.999-14.866-33.448-33.448-60.676-21.738-80.539-13.159-9.14 3.941-17.774 7.646-27.251 7.646-14.866 0-27.206-26.891-32.404-44.048zM54.568 983.074l292.615-585.331c11.071 19.222 28.441 37.636 54.501 37.636 17.28 0 31.068-5.951 42.173-10.712 17.617-7.59 23.545-10.161 38.894 5.176 16.842 16.853 30.361 27.352 45.204 27.352 0.516 0 1.067-0.022 1.594-0.056 14.349-0.719 22.445-10.655 28.98-18.661 2.178-2.684 4.592-5.67 7.556-8.634 3.514-3.514 15.147-9.443 51.436-11.475l282.352 564.705zM942.102 983.074l-217.162-434.38 54.422-108.856 271.585 543.236zM942.102 983.074z\"\/><path d=\"M873.78 227.638c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.223-19.065 18.549 12.396 40.354 19.065 63.079 19.065 62.484 0 113.302-50.829 113.302-113.325 0-62.484-50.818-113.314-113.302-113.314-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.278-0.292-6.422-0.292-41.656 0-75.542 33.886-75.542 75.554 0 41.656 33.886 75.542 75.542 75.542zM873.78 114.313c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.481 5.322 2.032 11.307 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.738 37.187-63.405 74.465-63.405 41.656 0 75.531 33.886 75.531 75.542 0 41.667-33.875 75.554-75.531 75.554-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.514-3.38-8.219-5.232-13.036-5.232-0.764 0-1.527 0.056-2.302 0.157-5.625 0.674-10.633 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.966-37.771-37.771 0-20.817 16.943-37.782 37.771-37.782zM873.78 114.313z\"\/><path d=\"M80.662 359.837c18.897 0 36.615-6.894 50.234-19.054 18.538 12.385 40.354 19.054 63.068 19.054 62.484 0 113.302-50.818 113.302-113.314s-50.818-113.325-113.302-113.325c-49.134 0-91.363 30.9-106.88 75.834-2.133-0.191-4.267-0.281-6.422-0.281-41.656 0-75.531 33.875-75.531 75.542 0 41.656 33.875 75.542 75.531 75.542zM80.662 246.524c4.66 0 9.117 0.831 13.294 2.47 5.311 2.055 11.295 1.662 16.281-1.19 4.963-2.829 8.365-7.759 9.263-13.429 5.872-36.727 37.187-63.394 74.465-63.394 41.656 0 75.531 33.875 75.531 75.542 0 41.656-33.875 75.542-75.531 75.542-19.66 0-38.299-7.478-52.48-21.008-3.526-3.38-8.208-5.221-13.025-5.221-0.775 0-1.538 0.056-2.313 0.146-5.625 0.685-10.644 3.874-13.665 8.646-6.916 10.902-18.807 17.437-31.82 17.437-20.828 0-37.771-16.943-37.771-37.771 0-20.839 16.943-37.771 37.771-37.771zM80.662 246.524z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Stage Type<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_499c60-75\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mountains<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_01ca35-39{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_01ca35-39:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_01ca35-39\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_a76cb1-e4\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"] 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-heading1677_14f78e-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_14f78e-9a\"><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-data1677_71b9b7-46\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">~5,450 metres<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_8af15d-e9{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_8af15d-e9:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_8af15d-e9\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_6244f0-b4\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"] 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-heading1677_927617-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_927617-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_927617-f0\"><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-data1677_869145-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Glandon (HC), Col de la Madeleine (HC), Col de la Loze (HC)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_d6c581-82{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_d6c581-82:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_d6c581-82\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_bb95b8-5b\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-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-heading1677_b8c07e-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b8c07e-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_bolt kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0l-3 5h2v3l3-5h-2v-3z\" transform=\"translate(1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Sprint Point<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_5488d4-e9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rioup\u00e9roux \u2014 23.7 km mark<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_321eaa-97{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_321eaa-97:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_321eaa-97\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_dedcae-53\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56ee62-21\"><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-data1677_fb879e-6d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">drops in temperature and afternoon storms<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_dbea25-85{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_dbea25-85:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_dbea25-85\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_d8749a-91\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea6 <strong>Neutralized Start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_bcdeb5-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">13:10 local time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_d9dc99-c7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_d9dc99-c7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_d9dc99-c7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_0370cc-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Start Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_3e58de-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avenue de Rivalta di Torino<\/strong>, Vif (38450)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_08e274-41{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_08e274-41:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_08e274-41\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_317be8-31\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc1 Summit Finish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_a3ed1b-57\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col de la Loze \u2013 2,304m (Souvenir Henri Desgrange)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_185b2f-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-heading1677_185b2f-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_185b2f-d0\">This is the stage where <strong>legs meet legacy<\/strong>. Every stat screams \u201cGC battlefield\u201d \u2014 from the triple HC climbs to the <strong>brutal 5,450m of elevation<\/strong>. It\u2019s a day that defines careers and reshapes podiums.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_32dec1-3c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_32dec1-3c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1677_32dec1-3c\"><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 18 Map &amp; Elevation Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong>From valley floor to sky-high suffering \u2014 it\u2019s all uphill from Vif.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Official Route Map &amp; Profile<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_842def-dd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_a7fed9-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1IOXsusCqXtHKmuuNToL0_SML2ITzXsQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .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-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_e623c6-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_e623c6-86\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1677_b53ec5-2d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1677_b53ec5-2d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-18-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4969\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-profile.webp 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-profile-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-profile-768x462.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This interactive map covers the full 171.5km journey \u2014 from the neutral rollout in Vif to the punishing finish atop Col de la Loze.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_04e339-67\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_04e339-67\"] 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-heading1677_04e339-67 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_04e339-67\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_04e339-67 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_04e339-67\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Route Character<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brutal Alpine masterpiece, this <strong>stage 18 route<\/strong> climbs relentlessly through the heart of the French Alps. Beginning in the foothills of <strong>Vif<\/strong>, it immediately sets a climbing tone before launching riders toward the mythical <strong>Col du Glandon<\/strong> (1st category), the long draggy <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong>, and the savage finale up the <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong> \u2014 one of cycling\u2019s modern beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28\"] 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-heading1677_56dc94-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_56dc94-28\"><strong>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f Road Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start to Col du Glandon:<\/strong> Wide, well-paved mountain roads with open hairpins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Glandon to Madeleine sector:<\/strong> Narrower Alpine roads, technical descents, occasional tight corners, and exposed shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de la Loze final 7 km:<\/strong> Purpose-built bike path; ultra-narrow, 20% gradients in sections, no room for support cars beyond 5 km from summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3035cf-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-heading1677_3035cf-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3035cf-85\"><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f Elevation &amp; Terrain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .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-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_4b6f1d-15 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-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .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-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_c55136-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_c55136-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_c55136-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1677_d595a6-5c{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c 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-table1677_d595a6-5c caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c 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-table1677_d595a6-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1677_d595a6-5c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1677_d595a6-5c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1677_d595a6-5c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_e22a1b-02{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_e22a1b-02\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_f046b8-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Climbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_cdfbf8-84\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_b9d2bd-11\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Length<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_e0fc91-0f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avg Gradient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_6a4e00-4e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Max Gradient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_17b286-84{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_17b286-84:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_17b286-84\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_e5f64a-ec\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Glandon<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_c210ea-06\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_7071b0-4c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">21.3 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_82b7ea-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5.1%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_813d90-df\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">10%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_187c51-a3{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_187c51-a3:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_187c51-a3\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_e7f106-23\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col de la Madeleine<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_f2ee79-52\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_5d1f6f-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">19.9 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_c873dc-da\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7.7%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_1a063e-8b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">11%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_cdfb58-cb{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1677_cdfb58-cb:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1677_cdfb58-cb\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_4ddbc4-40\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col de la Loze (Summit finish)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_33ea18-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC (Hors Categorie)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_9bf721-26\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">28.1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_566272-2d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6.3%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1677_1ee92e-84\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">20%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_d0b9eb-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_d0b9eb-6c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1677_d0b9eb-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1b2d5f-40\"><strong>Strategic Hazards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-altitude cold &amp; wind:<\/strong> Particularly exposed on the Loze final section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Technical descents:<\/strong> Risky, especially from Glandon and Madeleine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final 7 km:<\/strong> Ultra-steep ramps up to 20%, narrow and brutal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ae51b1-58\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 stage 18 route<\/strong> is a GC battleground disguised as a mountain stage. It\u2019s one of the most demanding routes of the Tour, loaded with strategic ambush points, where alliances, guts, and pure watts decide podium destiny. This isn\u2019t just a climb-heavy stage \u2014 it\u2019s a kingmaker.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_728fd7-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_728fd7-0a .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-1677_728fd7-0a\"><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-heading1677_41fd35-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37\"] 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-heading1677_41fd35-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_41fd35-37\">Tour de France 2025 <strong>Stage 18 Profile &amp; Route Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Triple HC. One Giant Finish. All or nothing in the Alps.<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <em>Vif \u2192 Courchevel Col de la Loze \u2013 171.5km of pure suffering.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a vertical war. With three Hors Cat\u00e9gorie climbs and over 5,000 meters of climbing, Stage 18 is <strong>the queen stage<\/strong> of the 2025 Tour. Let\u2019s break it down, town by town, climb by climb:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8\"] 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-heading1677_38789c-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_38789c-f8\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Stage 18 Route Table (Waypoint Breakdown)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .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-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_4efc94-e3 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-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .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-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_319f9a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_319f9a-16\"><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\">KM<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Location<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Feature Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Terrain<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vif<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stage Start<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Neutral roll-out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6.7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vizille<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Historic town, pre-climb lead-in<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rolling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">23.7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Rioup\u00e9roux<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udfe2 <em>Intermediate Sprint<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Slightly uphill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Allemond<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Start of climb<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Climbing begins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">36\u201358<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col du Glandon (HC)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KOM: 21.7km @ 5.1%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">83<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">La Chambre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Descent ends<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Recovery zone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">84\u2013103<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Madeleine (HC)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KOM: 19.2km @ 7.9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">133<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mo\u00fbtiers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Valley transit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flat-ish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">137<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brides-les-Bains<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Climb begins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Uphill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">145\u2013171.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Loze (HC)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KOM: 26.4km @ 6.5%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HC \/ Finish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_23681d-78\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_23681d-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-heading1677_23681d-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_23681d-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_23681d-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_23681d-78\"><strong>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f 0\u201320 km: Vif to S\u00e9chilienne<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Rolling false flats climbing out of the Is\u00e8re valley<br><strong>Road:<\/strong> Wide, freshly paved mountain roads<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1\"]{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-heading1677_c061a5-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c061a5-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-heading1677_c061a5-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c061a5-c1\"><strong>Action:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neutralized roll-out from <strong>Avenue de Rivalta di Torino<\/strong> in Vif.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">First 5 km: gentle ascent, opportunity for an early breakaway to test the waters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinters will be off the radar here \u2014 climbers and opportunists itching to jump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14\"] 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-heading1677_d2fbea-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_d2fbea-14\"><strong>Strategic Notes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">No major wind hazards here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakaway attempts highly likely before the first categorized climb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_488a1b-8b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_488a1b-8b .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-1677_488a1b-8b\"><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-heading1677_9bd261-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9\"] 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-heading1677_9bd261-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_9bd261-f9\"><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f 20\u201370 km: Col du Glandon (1st Category)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climb:<\/strong> 21.3 km at 5.1%, max 10%<br><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Long, steady Alpine climb with classic switchbacks<br><strong>Road:<\/strong> Wide to medium mountain road, excellent tarmac, exposed in upper third<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .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-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_64ccd7-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .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-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_5444a8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_5444a8-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1677_7849e5-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1677_7849e5-e9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-glandon-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-18-glandon-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4973\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-glandon-profile.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-glandon-profile-300x284.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_866713-81\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_866713-81\"] 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-heading1677_866713-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_866713-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_866713-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_866713-81\"><strong>Action at <strong>Col du Glandon<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first decisive selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">GC teams will pace high, eager to control gaps before the summit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descenders like Mohori\u010d and Pidcock will eye the technical downhill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_055253-9f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_055253-9f\"] 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-heading1677_055253-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_055253-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_055253-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_055253-9f\">Sector <strong>Key Danger:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exposed corners, variable crosswinds on upper slopes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_993287-30 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_993287-30 .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-1677_993287-30\"><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-heading1677_2decf8-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2decf8-29\"><strong>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f 70\u201395 km: Descent to La Chambre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Sharp technical descent, 13 km<br><strong>Road:<\/strong> Narrow in places with tight corners, open bends lower down<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6bb39f-08\"><strong>Action at <strong>La Chambre<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Potential ambush sector for daredevil descenders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GC contenders must stay sharp \u2014 mechanicals or crashes could cost precious minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_b2db9d-78 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_b2db9d-78 .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-1677_b2db9d-78\"><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-heading1677_b9beb9-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0\"] 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-heading1677_b9beb9-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b9beb9-e0\"><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f 95\u2013135 km: Col de la Madeleine (1st Category<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climb:<\/strong> 19.9 km at 7.7%, max 11%<br><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Brutal climb, long and relentless<br><strong>Road:<\/strong> Classic narrow mountain pass, variable tarmac, exposed upper slopes<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .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-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_4ae2d4-8c 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-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .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-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_b9f251-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1677_b64cac-88 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1677_b64cac-88\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-madeleine-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-18-madeleine-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4974\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-madeleine-profile.webp 621w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-madeleine-profile-233x300.webp 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_63d438-66\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_63d438-66\"] 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-heading1677_63d438-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_63d438-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_63d438-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_63d438-66\"><strong>Action at <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key GC battle zone \u2014 if any favorite cracks, it\u2019ll happen here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/team-visma-lease-a-bike\/\">Visma<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\">UAE<\/a> likely to set infernal tempo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small descents between ramps offer brief respite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7e29a0-04\"><strong>Strategic Notes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Feeding zone mid-climb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massive crowds at the top \u2014 roaring atmosphere expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_39a911-d9 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_39a911-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-1677_39a911-d9\"><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-heading1677_3662b4-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c\"] 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-heading1677_3662b4-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3662b4-5c\"><strong>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f 135\u2013144 km: Descent to Brides-les-Bains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Fast, technical descent<br><strong>Road:<\/strong> Good surface, tight hairpins at top, opens up near valley floor<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e94372-88\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e94372-88\"] 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-heading1677_e94372-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e94372-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_e94372-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e94372-88\"><strong>&nbsp;Action at <strong>Brides-les-Bains<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Opportunity for groups to regroup before the final showdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestiques may rejoin leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_5decc0-c2 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_5decc0-c2 .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-1677_5decc0-c2\"><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-heading1677_8bacc8-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-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-heading1677_8bacc8-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_8bacc8-d4\"><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f 144\u2013171 km: Col de la Loze (HC \u2014 Hors Cat\u00e9gorie)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climb:<\/strong> 28.1 km at 6.3%, max 20%<br><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Two-part climb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Part 1:<\/strong> Until Courchevel 1850 \u2014 wide, steady ramps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part 2:<\/strong> From 1850 to Loze summit \u2014 <strong>pure torture<\/strong>. Narrow, purpose-built bike path with savage gradients, switchbacks, and ramps up to 20%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32\"] 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-heading1677_1ef715-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_1ef715-32\"><strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong> <strong>Road:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Excellent to Courchevel 1850<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow bike path final 7 km \u2014 no team cars, just riders and motos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_065b13-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_065b13-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_065b13-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .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-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1677_4be908-a1{align-self:flex-end;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column1677_4be908-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_4be908-a1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1677_a75500-d6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1677_a75500-d6 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-route-finishclimb.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-18-route-finishclimb\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4975\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-route-finishclimb.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-route-finishclimb-300x239.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .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-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_07a7a1-0f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1677_0880d5-5a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1677_0880d5-5a size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-loze-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-18-loze-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4972\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-loze-profile.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-18-loze-profile-271x300.webp 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_4ad0fc-3a\"><strong>Action at <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pure GC slugfest. Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard likely here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The final 4 km: average 9.5%, max 20% \u2014 soul-destroying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No drafting, no hiding, just legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac\"] 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-heading1677_ba1754-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_ba1754-ac\"><strong>Finish Environment:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Col de la Loze Summit Road<\/strong>, Courchevel (73120)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iconic, dramatic mountaintop finish with crowd-packed barriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_1dd16a-78 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_1dd16a-78 .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-1677_1dd16a-78\"><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\"><em>Elevation Profile Snapshot<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Three Hors Cat\u00e9gorie climbs<\/strong> stack up like an Alpine gauntlet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Col du Glandon (1,924m)<\/strong> \u2013 21.7km @ 5.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de la Madeleine (2,000m)<\/strong> \u2013 19.2km @ 7.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de la Loze (2,304m)<\/strong> \u2013 26.4km @ 6.5%\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 <em>Last 10km average 9%+ with vicious ramps over 20%<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Key Highlight:<\/strong><br>The <strong>final 10km<\/strong> of the Col de la Loze will be <em>make-or-break<\/em> for yellow jersey contenders. High altitude, tight gradients, and a twisting finale will <em>shatter the GC<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Col de la Loze:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highest point<\/strong> of the 2025 Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards the <strong>Souvenir Henri Desgrange<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monument stage in every sense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_38fffd-b7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_38fffd-b7 .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-1677_38fffd-b7\"><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\">Climb &amp; Sprint Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong>One sprint. Three savage climbs. KOM contenders, assemble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 Intermediate Sprint \u2013 <em>Rioup\u00e9roux<\/em> (km 23.7)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early action for the green jersey hopefuls <strong>before the gradients get cruel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <em>Position:<\/em> Just before the Gorges de la Romanche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc6 <em>Points:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st: 20 pts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Down to 15th: 1 pt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde9 <em>Tactical Note:<\/em> A rare mountain stage sprint that could impact the points classification if breakaways form early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd34 King of the Mountains (KOM) Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Three Hors Cat\u00e9gorie ascents<\/strong> make this a decisive stage for the polka dots \u2014 and potentially the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_7f4638-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_7f4638-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_7f4638-d2 > .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-id1677_7f4638-d2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_7f4638-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_a7d169-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_a7d169-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_a7d169-1e\"><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\">Climb<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stats<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Altitude<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KOM Points (1st Place)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>Col du Glandon<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21.7km @ 5.1%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,924m<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20 pts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>Col de la Madeleine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">19.2km @ 7.9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,000m<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20 pts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong> (Finish)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26.4km @ 6.5%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,304m<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40 pts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .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-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_1c86f6-9a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_f5ace3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_f5ace3-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\"]{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-heading1677_6fb1ea-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\"] 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-heading1677_6fb1ea-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6fb1ea-71\">\ud83d\udd3a <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong> isn\u2019t just the hardest climb \u2014 it\u2019s <em>the most rewarding<\/em>, both for glory and KOM points.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f1 Time Bonuses at Finish Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd47 1st: 10 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd48 2nd: 6 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd49 3rd: 4 seconds<br><em>Potentially decisive in a GC battle still too close to call.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_07d118-12 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_07d118-12 .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-1677_07d118-12\"><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 has-text-align-center\">Timing &amp; Key Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd52 <em>When and where the action unfolds on Stage 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_17665b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_17665b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_17665b-e4 > .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-id1677_17665b-e4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_f04e8b-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_f04e8b-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_f04e8b-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_f04e8b-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_f04e8b-36\"><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\">\ud83d\udea9 <strong>Action<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Time (Fast)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Time (Slow)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong>Caravan Rollout<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10:10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Official Race Start<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10:20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Intermediate Sprint \u2013 Rioup\u00e9roux<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10:56<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83e\uddd7 <strong>Summit \u2013 Col du Glandon<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:21<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14:21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83e\uddd7 <strong>Summit \u2013 Col de la Madeleine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13:46<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15:46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <strong>Stage Finish \u2013 Col de la Loze<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15:50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">17:50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1677_00b92f-2b{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_00b92f-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_00b92f-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_00b92f-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_281bc7-61\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Note:<\/em> All times approximate. Exact timings may vary based on race tempo and weather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_aeb6d1-ec .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_aeb6d1-ec .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-1677_aeb6d1-ec\"><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-heading1677_df78d8-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_df78d8-43\"><strong>Tour History of Vif &amp; Courchevel \ud83d\udcd6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 18 Route<\/strong> isn\u2019t just another mountain stage \u2014 it\u2019s a page in a book with decades of alpine drama. While <strong>Vif<\/strong> and <strong>Courchevel Col de la Loze<\/strong> might be on opposite ends of the racing spectrum, both towns carry their unique place in the race\u2019s mythos.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2\"] 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-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_7a5e5d-f2\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc1 Vif: A Fresh Face with Deep Cycling Roots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6\"] 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-heading1677_a15349-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_a15349-c6\">Though this modest town nestled at the base of the Vercors hasn\u2019t hosted many Tour starts historically, <strong>Vif<\/strong> is no stranger to cycling passion. The town lies just a stone\u2019s throw from legendary Alpine climbs and has served as a launchpad for countless amateur and regional cycling events.<br><br><strong>Trivia Drop:<\/strong> Did you know Vif was part of the original <strong>Route des Alpes<\/strong> back in the early 20th century? A favorite for local climbers testing their legs before the big cols.<br><br><strong>2025 marks one of the rare Tour de France starts in Vif<\/strong>, making it a special experience for local fans \u2014 and adding fresh ink to the town\u2019s cycling legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_85b217-4c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_85b217-4c .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-1677_85b217-4c\"><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-heading1677_b25a85-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11\"] 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-heading1677_b25a85-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b25a85-11\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Courchevel &amp; Col de la Loze: Alpine Icons with Tour Credentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now this\u2026 this is hallowed ground.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_76f8b9-26\"><strong>Courchevel<\/strong> first etched its name into Tour folklore back in <strong>1997<\/strong>, when <strong>Marco Pantani<\/strong> flew up the final climb like a man possessed. Since then, this luxurious ski resort town has hosted multiple mountain-top finishes, each time delivering heartbreak, heroics, and havoc in equal measure.<br><br>But it was <strong>2020<\/strong> when the Tour first tackled the fearsome <strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong> \u2014 a newly paved, altitude-punishing monster of a climb topping out at <strong>2,304 meters<\/strong>. That stage became an instant classic.<br><br><strong>Miguel \u00c1ngel L\u00f3pez<\/strong> claimed glory, but the GC battle raged behind, forever marking the Loze as one of the Tour\u2019s deadliest final ascents.<br><br><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> The Col de la Loze is unique \u2014 a climb built specifically for cycling, with gradients that kick over <strong>20%<\/strong> in some savage upper sections.<br><br><strong>2025 will be the second time the Tour finishes atop the Loze<\/strong>, and with tired legs after 17 brutal stages, expect pure alpine warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_eb15cd-a4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_eb15cd-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-1677_eb15cd-a4\"><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-heading1677_947e33-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_947e33-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-heading1677_947e33-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_947e33-b6\"><strong>History Summary:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vif:<\/strong> Rare Tour start town, local cycling culture gem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Courchevel:<\/strong> Multiple Tour finishes, famous since 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Col de la Loze:<\/strong> Modern cycling\u2019s most savage, strategic Alpine ascent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e754ef-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-heading1677_e754ef-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e754ef-1d\">The <strong>Stage 18 route classification<\/strong> through these iconic locations is a perfect blend of old-school and new-wave Tour de France mountain stage DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_8091f9-8c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_8091f9-8c .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-1677_8091f9-8c\"><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\">Cultural Route Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <em>Stage 18 isn\u2019t just about the mountains \u2014 it\u2019s a ride through French heritage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .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-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_8cb47f-48 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-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .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-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_f11dd7-a5\"><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\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong>Cultural &amp; Historical Significance<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Vif<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hometown of Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Champollion, the man who deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs. Also birthplace of the Vicat cement company.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Vizille<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home to the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Vizille<\/strong>, now a French Revolution Museum. Once a Presidential residence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mo\u00fbtiers<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ancient Gallo-Roman site known as Darantasia. Today, a hub for ski resorts in Les 3 Vall\u00e9es.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Brides-les-Bains<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Famous spa town with thermal baths. Acts as a ski lift base for M\u00e9ribel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Loze<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legendary climb featured in 2020 and 2023 Tours. In 2025, it&#8217;s tackled via <strong>Courchevel<\/strong> for the first time \u2014 a brutal final climb.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_c08648-53 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_c08648-53 .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-1677_c08648-53\"><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<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Because epic climbs deserve epic bites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf72 <strong>Tartiflette<\/strong> \u2013 A gooey, golden classic from the Alps. Made with <strong>Reblochon cheese<\/strong>, potatoes, onions, and lardons, it&#8217;s the hearty, high-calorie fuel mountain locals (and cyclists) swear by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Vin de Savoie<\/strong> \u2013 Crisp, clean, and minerally \u2014 the perfect local wine to cut through the richness of Alpine fare. Look for <strong>Jacqu\u00e8re<\/strong> or <strong>Roussette<\/strong> varietals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Sancerre (from the Loire)<\/strong> \u2013 Watching from home? This refined French white brings structure and zest, elevating any at-home viewing feast with elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .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-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_581eb9-b2 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-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .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-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98{position:relative;}.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_fc8e0b-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab\"]{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-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-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-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_6cbdfd-ab\">\ud83d\udc49 Pair your Tour stage with fondue or raclette for a full Alpine immersion. You may not feel the lactic acid, but your taste buds will climb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_409c0e-5a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_409c0e-5a .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-1677_409c0e-5a\"><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 18 Favorites to Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All roads lead to Loze. The Alps won\u2019t lie.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 18 is the final summit showdown of the 2025 Tour \u2014 and with 5,450 meters of climbing, it\u2019s where yellow dreams are made\u2026 or broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>GC Battle Incoming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> \u2014 The Danish diesel thrives at altitude and knows how to tame the Loze.<br><strong>Tadej Pogacar<\/strong> \u2014 He\u2019ll dance on the pedals and dare the gradients to slow him down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">**<br>Carlos Rodr\u00edguez** \u2014 Quietly consistent and lethal on long climbs.<br><strong>Egan Bernal<\/strong> \u2014 The comeback kid has looked punchier than expected.<br>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Wildcards &amp; KOM Threats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lenny Martinez<\/strong> could light it up early hunting polka dots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Romain Bardet<\/strong> \u2014 This might be the last Alpine stage of his career. Expect fireworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc9 <strong>Tactics Forecast<\/strong><br>A breakaway may form over Glandon, but the <strong>GC teams will likely wrest control by Madeleine<\/strong>. The final climb up the <strong>Col de la Loze (26.4km @ 6.5%)<\/strong> will separate contenders from pretenders \u2014 with bonus seconds on the line and glory at 2,304m.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_e6a3d0-36 .kt-block-spacer{height:28px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_e6a3d0-36 .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-1677_e6a3d0-36\"><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-heading1677_e4674f-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_e4674f-60\"><strong>Legendary Climbs &amp; GC Carnage Await<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20\"] 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-heading1677_3000f1-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_3000f1-20\"><strong>Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> is more than a stage \u2014 it\u2019s a warzone in Lycra.<br>This Alpine monster from <strong>Vif to Courchevel Col de la Loze<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about power, it\u2019s about nerve, tactics, and surviving double-digit gradients when your legs scream stop.<br><br>Will <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar reclaim his Loze glory?<\/strong> Can <strong>Jonas Vingegaard crush rivals with his unshakable pacing?<\/strong> Or will a breakaway hero steal the day? One thing\u2019s certain: this isn\u2019t a stage for the timid. The <strong>Tour de France 2025 stage 18 route<\/strong> will write a crucial chapter in this year\u2019s yellow jersey saga.<br><br><strong>Expect fireworks, heartbreak, and heroic rides on Thursday, July 24th.<br><\/strong>If you only watch one stage this week \u2014 make it this one.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_e476a7-a3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_e476a7-a3 .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-1677_e476a7-a3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .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-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_d11fa6-94 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-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .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-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1677_cf6745-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\"]{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-heading1677_c71c2a-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\"] 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-heading1677_c71c2a-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_c71c2a-89\">FAQs: Stage 18 Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_f78ecf-f4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_f78ecf-f4 .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-1677_f78ecf-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .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-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1677_fe6bf6-c0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1677_2d6510-14 kt-accordion-has-12-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-pane1677_47069e-f5\"><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\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>What is the exact start location of Stage 18?<\/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-heading1677_19afa7-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de\"] 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-heading1677_19afa7-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_19afa7-de\">The race kicks off in <strong>Vif, Is\u00e8re (38450)<\/strong>, with the <strong>official start line located just outside the town center on the D529<\/strong> heading southeast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1677_b0c6b0-d1\"><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>2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Where does Stage 18 finish?<\/strong><\/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-heading1677_af85a3-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8\"] 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-heading1677_af85a3-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_af85a3-a8\">The finish is at <strong>Courchevel Col de la Loze (73120)<\/strong> \u2014 at the summit of the legendary climb, one of the Tour\u2019s highest ever stage finishes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1677_c8ab8c-b4\"><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\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Is the Col de la Loze climb really that hard?<\/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-heading1677_2057f7-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7\"] 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-heading1677_2057f7-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_2057f7-a7\">es \u2014 it\u2019s a beast. The final climb is <strong>28.1 km long, topping out at 2304m<\/strong>, with gradients frequently hitting <strong>20\u201324%<\/strong> in the last 4 km. Arguably the hardest climb of the Tour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1677_83567b-3c\"><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\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>How many categorized climbs are in Stage 18?<\/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-heading1677_b98b8b-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1677_b98b8b-21\">There are <strong>4 categorized climbs<\/strong>, including the <strong>Hors Cat\u00e9gorie (HC) Col de la Loze<\/strong>. Expect brutal gradients and accumulated fatigue to test even the strongest climbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1677_a9df35-bb\"><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\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Will there be any sprint opportunities?<\/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\">No. Stage 18 is for the pure climbers and GC contenders. Sprinters will be fighting just to make the time cut.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1677_bb03aa-60\"><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>6\ufe0f\u20e3 Is Stage 18 likely to decide the Tour de France 2025 overall winner?<\/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\">Very possible. With steep gradients, altitude, and time gaps on offer, it could be <strong>pivotal for the yellow jersey battle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1677_4dfc1b-3e\"><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>7\ufe0f\u20e3 Which teams might control the race on Stage 18?<\/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\">Expect <strong>Visma-Lease a Bike, UAE Team Emirates, and Ineos Grenadiers<\/strong> to set a fierce tempo, protecting their GC leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1677_b7d3bb-e0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>8\ufe0f\u20e3 Is the route exposed to crosswinds or bad weather?<\/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\">Lower sections might face Mistral gusts early on, but the main issue is <strong>altitude weather<\/strong> on the final climb \u2014 think sudden drops in temperature 8-12\u00b0C with 40-60 km\/h NW winds. Risk of afternoon thunderstorms above 2,000m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane1677_5a1b95-b8\"><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>9\ufe0f\u20e3 Has the Tour finished on Col de la Loze before?<\/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\">es \u2014 most recently in <strong>2020<\/strong>, where <strong>Miguel \u00c1ngel L\u00f3pez<\/strong> took a solo victory in foggy, epic conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane1677_5a109c-d5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\ud83d\udd1f What type of rider wins Stage 18?<\/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\">Either a <strong>GC contender<\/strong> attacking for time, or a <strong>breakaway climber with elite legs<\/strong>. No sprinter or rouleur has a shot here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane1677_f5e89b-b0\"><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>1\ufe0f\u20e31\ufe0f\u20e3 Will riders need special gearing for Col de la Loze?<\/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\">Absolutely \u2014 expect <strong>super-compact chainsets and huge cassettes<\/strong> (up to 36T) to tackle the brutal gradients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane1677_1e285b-b5\"><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>1\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e3 Will there be a time cut and could big names miss it?<\/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\">Yes, and on a stage like this, with a furious GC battle up front, <strong>sprinters and domestiques must hustle to beat the broom wagon<\/strong> or risk elimination.<\/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-1677_f91d25-d5 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1677_f91d25-d5 .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-1677_f91d25-d5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let the stage number fool you \u2014 <strong>Stage 18<\/strong> is no \u201ctransition.\u201d It\u2019s a full-blown <strong>Alpine war zone<\/strong>, stacked with triple HC climbs and crowned by the <strong>sky-high Col de la Loze<\/strong>. This is where <strong>Tour dreams rise\u2026 or unravel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re bracing for a <strong>GC firefight<\/strong> between <strong>Vingegaard and Pogacar<\/strong> on the Loze\u2019s relentless gradients. But if they hesitate, a <strong>KOM assassin<\/strong> like <strong>Lenny Martinez<\/strong> or a tactical wildcard like <strong>Romain Bardet<\/strong> could break the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd <em>Our Pick:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vingegaard<\/strong> for the win \u2014 cool, calculated, and devastating at altitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pogacar<\/strong> to attack early but may be forced into damage control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sleeper pick:<\/em> <strong>Carlos Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong> for a long-range solo masterpiece if chaos breaks loose on the Madeleine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Your call: Who conquers the Col de la Loze on Thursday, July 24?<\/strong><br>Sprint showdown or solo mountain glory \u2014 drop your prediction below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 18 Route &amp; Courchevel Col de la Loze Battle Welcome to the queen stage of the 2025 Tour \u2014 Stage 18, a punishing 171.5 km Alpine journey from Vif to Courchevel\u2019s legendary Col de la Loze. Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, this is where GC dreams are either realized or&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":520,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1677","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Gautier Durfort","author_link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/author\/gautier-durfort\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1677"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1677\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4980,"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1677\/revisions\/4980"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}