{"id":1708,"date":"2025-07-25T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1708"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:46:16","slug":"stage-20-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-20-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Explained Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 Route Map Nantua To Pontarlier"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_f6c117-13\"><strong>Explained Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 Route Map Nantua To Pontarlier&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, 26 July 2025<\/strong> delivers the penultimate act of the Tour de France with <strong>Stage 20<\/strong>, a rolling 184.2-kilometre ride from <strong>Nantua<\/strong> to <strong>Pontarlier<\/strong> that tips the scale with <strong>2,900 m of climbing<\/strong>. While it doesn\u2019t dive into the high Alps, this <strong>hilly transitional stage<\/strong> across the Jura Massif is far from easy \u2014 and it&#8217;s tailor-made for ambitious breakaway artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The action ignites early with the longest ascent of the day, the <strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong> (12.1 km at 4.1%), and simmers into punchy terrain with the <strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/strong>, <strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> (3.6 km at 8.9%), and the short but sharp <strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville<\/strong> late on. With over <strong>60 km of open terrain after the final big climb<\/strong>, the finale demands savvy tactics, resilience, and just enough chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s too lumpy for the sprinters, too tame for the GC elite \u2014 which makes <strong>Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> a golden ticket for the brave. Expect a <strong>long-range move<\/strong>, fireworks from seasoned rouleurs, and one final shakeup before Paris.<br><br><strong>\ud83d\udd51 Departure Time Stage 20<\/strong>:<\/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>Neutralized start<\/strong>: 12:10 CEST, departing from <strong>Place de la Mairie, Nantua<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official race start<\/strong>: 12:20 CEST on <strong>D1084 just outside town<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc1 Expected Finish<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>16:20 and 16:30 CEST<\/strong> at <strong>Avenue de la R\u00e9publique, Pontarlier city center<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_c96a51-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_c96a51-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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(max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_bdbb0c-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_bdbb0c-a2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1708_a94900-5a .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-left:8px solid #ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1708_a94900-5a .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1708_a94900-5a 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.kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:22px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_d4ee38-70 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_d4ee38-70 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1708_d4ee38-70\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b\"] 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-heading1708_19852b-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_19852b-8b\"><strong>Why Stage 20 Matters<\/strong> in 2025 Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just a parade through the Jura \u2014 it\u2019s where champions can crumble and brave outsiders can write their names into Tour folklore. The <strong>Tour de France 2025 stage 20 route<\/strong> offers no hiding places. With four categorized climbs scattered throughout the day, GC leaders must keep their wits about them while opportunistic climbers will see this as their final chance to grab a stage win.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4 > .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-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_5b1fcf-e4 > 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85{position:relative;}.kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_d48e3f-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"]{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-heading1708_894599-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_894599-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_894599-02\"><em>\u201cWhen the stakes are high, the roads get steeper.\u201d<\/em> Expect fireworks on these undulating lanes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ef6655-06 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ef6655-06 .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-1708_ef6655-06\"><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-heading1708_e2334f-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77\"] 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-heading1708_e2334f-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e2334f-77\"><strong>Quick Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Location<\/strong>: Place de la Mairie, Nantua (01130)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Finish Location<\/strong>: Avenue de la R\u00e9publique, Pontarlier (25300)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 185 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Stage Type<\/strong>: Hilly Jura profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Times<\/strong>: Neutral start at 13:10 | Expected finish by 17:50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Notable<\/strong>: Final GC shake-up chance before Paris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_374a8c-d8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_374a8c-d8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1708_374a8c-d8\"><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-heading1708_2ad916-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2ad916-0d\">Stage 20 Route &amp; Elevation Profile: Jura\u2019s Rolling Gauntlet<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_7b5329-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_7b5329-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_7b5329-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .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-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_8657d6-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_8657d6-59\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1VPLcH0i0TgEMJk3plTJ4YQXZMJ87Qzo&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>, taking place on <strong>Saturday, July 26<\/strong>, runs 184.2 km from <strong>Nantua to Pontarlier<\/strong> through the hilly terrain of the Jura. It\u2019s a <strong>Stage 20th route 2025<\/strong> that dares puncheurs and breakaway artists to make their move. Below, we&#8217;ve structured the route and climbs in a clean, interactive table for your strategic viewing pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e > .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-id1708_26f820-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_26f820-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .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-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_ed3e7e-27\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1708_eb735f-e3{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1708_eb735f-e3 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-table1708_eb735f-e3 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1708_eb735f-e3 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-table1708_eb735f-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1708_eb735f-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1708_eb735f-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1708_eb735f-e3 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1708_eb735f-e3\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_c3c5e4-a8{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_c3c5e4-a8\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_20dd3c-41\">\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-data1708_a59925-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Details<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_6861e7-63{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_6861e7-63:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_6861e7-63\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_19a3b9-9e\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8ab99c-d8\"><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-data1708_5e5bc0-86\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Sat, July 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_b86f6e-b2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_b86f6e-b2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_b86f6e-b2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_ec1742-8d\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"] 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-heading1708_2e1c62-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2e1c62-ed\"><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-data1708_23f276-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nantua <\/strong>\u279d <strong>Pontarlier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_34fdbb-88{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_34fdbb-88:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_34fdbb-88\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_398921-d1\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"] 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-heading1708_455f8e-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_455f8e-ad\"><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-data1708_33e3e2-99\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">185 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_e60ba6-ff{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_e60ba6-ff:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_e60ba6-ff\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_28942d-94\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{font-size:20px;padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-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-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e4f1b2-d0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-icon-Mountain-Hill kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 -580 1024 2185\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMinYMin meet\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Hills<\/title><path d=\"M1507.556 18.067c-5.778-8.2-14.778-13.533-24.733-14.689-10.089-1.133-19.933 2.044-27.422 8.733l-640.2 572.978-152.311-182.822c-6.2-7.444-15.2-12-24.844-12.578-9.711-0.578-19.156 2.844-26.222 9.489l-597.044 562.111c-10.489 9.867-13.889 25.133-8.578 38.533 5.311 13.378 18.244 22.178 32.644 22.178h2107.289c13.111 0 25.111-7.289 31.178-18.933 6.044-11.644 5.089-25.667-2.467-36.422zM127.4 951.733l505.4-475.822 151.733 182.133c6.089 7.311 14.911 11.844 24.4 12.556 9.422 0.444 18.889-2.533 26-8.889l637.889-570.911 605.644 860.956h-1951.067zM1448.756 319.711c9.844 1.444 18.644 6.978 24.178 15.289l70.244 105.4c10.733 16.133 6.378 37.956-9.756 48.711-16.156 10.778-37.956 6.378-48.689-9.733l-48.578-72.889-180.689 150.644c-6.578 5.467-14.556 8.156-22.467 8.156-10.067 0-20.044-4.311-27-12.644-12.422-14.911-10.4-37.067 4.489-49.489l210.733-175.667c7.667-6.378 17.756-9.133 27.533-7.778zM555.378 680.978c13.711 13.711 13.711 35.956 0 49.667l-70.244 70.267c-6.867 6.867-15.844 10.311-24.822 10.311-9 0-17.978-3.444-24.844-10.311-13.711-13.711-13.711-35.956 0-49.667l70.244-70.267c13.711-13.733 35.956-13.733 49.667 0zM555.378 680.978z\"\/><\/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-data1708_6c37f7-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hilly<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_0b2f79-aa{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_0b2f79-aa:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_0b2f79-aa\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_d8e1e4-0c\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_9a5f3c-7f\"><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-data1708_3df718-77\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Approx. 2,900 m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_4e5b2d-74{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_4e5b2d-74:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_4e5b2d-74\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_d4f770-8e\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"] 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-heading1708_38fbba-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_38fbba-45\"><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-data1708_aa88ac-08\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong> (12.1 km at 4.1%),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> (3.6 km at 8.9%)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_d7fb4a-14{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_d7fb4a-14:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_d7fb4a-14\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_026259-70\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d0d862-59\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_flag-checkered kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M466.515 66.928C487.731 57.074 512 72.551 512 95.944v243.1c0 10.526-5.161 20.407-13.843 26.358-35.837 24.564-74.335 40.858-122.505 40.858-67.373 0-111.63-34.783-165.217-34.783-50.853 0-86.124 10.058-114.435 22.122V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H56c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24V101.945C17.497 91.825 8 75.026 8 56 8 24.296 34.345-1.254 66.338.048c28.468 1.158 51.779 23.968 53.551 52.404.52 8.342-.81 16.31-3.586 23.562C137.039 68.384 159.393 64 184.348 64c67.373 0 111.63 34.783 165.217 34.783 40.496 0 82.612-15.906 116.95-31.855zM96 134.63v70.49c29-10.67 51.18-17.83 73.6-20.91v-71.57c-23.5 2.17-40.44 9.79-73.6 21.99zm220.8 9.19c-26.417-4.672-49.886-13.979-73.6-21.34v67.42c24.175 6.706 47.566 16.444 73.6 22.31v-68.39zm-147.2 40.39v70.04c32.796-2.978 53.91-.635 73.6 3.8V189.9c-25.247-7.035-46.581-9.423-73.6-5.69zm73.6 142.23c26.338 4.652 49.732 13.927 73.6 21.34v-67.41c-24.277-6.746-47.54-16.45-73.6-22.32v68.39zM96 342.1c23.62-8.39 47.79-13.84 73.6-16.56v-71.29c-26.11 2.35-47.36 8.04-73.6 17.36v70.49zm368-221.6c-21.3 8.85-46.59 17.64-73.6 22.47v71.91c27.31-4.36 50.03-14.1 73.6-23.89V120.5zm0 209.96v-70.49c-22.19 14.2-48.78 22.61-73.6 26.02v71.58c25.07-2.38 48.49-11.04 73.6-27.11zM316.8 212.21v68.16c25.664 7.134 46.616 9.342 73.6 5.62v-71.11c-25.999 4.187-49.943 2.676-73.6-2.67z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Expected Finish<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_375650-6f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">chance of a breakaway survivor victory<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_c76bd4-c7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1708_c76bd4-c7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1708_c76bd4-c7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_48d90c-d2\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;justify-content:left;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:3px;padding-right:3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"] 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-heading1708_eda479-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_eda479-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_eda479-08\"><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 Watch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1708_a419c0-61\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>17\u201319\u00b0C<\/strong>, with light wind from the northeast<\/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-1708_32883c-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_32883c-32 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1708_32883c-32\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 > .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-id1708_a8e880-59 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_a8e880-59 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-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .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-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_0ecc0b-62\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1708_63b889-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1708_63b889-ed\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-20-route\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5358\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route.webp 471w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route-177x300.webp 177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_8a852f-a6\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Stage 20: Route Breakdown &amp; Key Climbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .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-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_cf3bec-ed 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 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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 Marker<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Segment<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Category<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Avg. Gradient<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Start in Nantua<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fictional start; real action begins in Les Neyrolles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">19 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12.1 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.1%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early launchpad; potential breakaway split<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">45.1 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5.7 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.2%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Short but steady; adds rhythm-break early<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">72.3 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Chaux du Dombief<\/em> \u2014 green jersey points hotspot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">131 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.6 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8.9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The steepest climb of the day; key attack zone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">161.2 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.5 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5.5%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Short final bump before run-in to Pontarlier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">184.2 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Finish: Pontarlier<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fast finish in town center; watch for tactical sprint showdown<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_b66c17-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_b66c17-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_b66c17-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1708_2f9322-bb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-20-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5357\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile.webp 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-768x462.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_34dde9-24 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_34dde9-24 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1708_34dde9-24\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_0eb877-10\"><strong>\ud83e\udded Key Elevation Zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .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-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_31f5bf-f2 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 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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\">Terrain Phase<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Distance Covered<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Profile<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early Hilly Section<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0\u201370 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multiple climbs &amp; descents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sprint Segment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">70\u201390 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Slight rollers, wide roads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Selective Climb Phase<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120\u2013140 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy &amp; undulating roads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Finale &amp; Run-In<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">140\u2013184.2 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gradual downhill, exposed flats<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f\"] 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-heading1708_3e2c48-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_3e2c48-8f\">\u26a0\ufe0f Terrain Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_a789aa-4c\">This <strong>Stage 20 route of the Sat 26th<\/strong> is a <strong>Jura trap stage<\/strong> \u2014 ideal for late-stage GC surprises or solo raids. The <strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> is the tactical pivot, while the final 40km demands coordination or courage. If you want drama before Paris, this is the canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_45c71d-ee .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_45c71d-ee .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-1708_45c71d-ee\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Key Climbs &amp; Terrain Analysis \u2013 Where Stage 20 Will Be Won (or Lost)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 20 route<\/strong> from Nantua to Pontarlier isn\u2019t alpine, but it\u2019s no walk in the park either. With <strong>four categorized climbs<\/strong> packed into the first 160 km, followed by a <strong>62 km rolling finale<\/strong>, this hilly stage is a puncheur\u2019s playground. Each ascent offers a platform for aggression \u2014 or collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a <strong>climb-by-climb breakdown<\/strong> of this <strong>Stage 20th of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udeb5\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Climb Breakdown &amp; Strategic Importance<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .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-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_9ef472-b7 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-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .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-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_cb511e-7a\"><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\">Category<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Avg. Gradient<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KOM Points<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KM Marker<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tactical Role<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12.1 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.1%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 \/ 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~19 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early selection zone for breakaway. Long and steady; legs tester.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5.7 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.2%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~45 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rhythm-breaker. May help solidify a breakaway gap.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.6 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8.9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5 \/ 3 \/ 2 \/ 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~131 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Steepest and most explosive climb. Key attack launchpad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cat 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.5 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5.5%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~161 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Final KOM bump. Legs will sting. Launchpad or regroup point.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ed2c05-21 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ed2c05-21 .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-1708_ed2c05-21\"><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\">Terrain Flow: How the Stage Evolves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>0\u201350 km: Early Aggression Zone<\/strong><br>Starts in <strong>Nantua<\/strong>, the breakaway likely forms around the <strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong>. This long draggy ascent favors diesel engines \u2014 the classic &#8220;get clear before TV coverage&#8221; climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>50\u2013100 km: Settling Phase<\/strong><br>After cresting <strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/strong>, expect a lull. GC teams may sit back, letting the break establish time gaps. Expect a fluid race dynamic in this section of the <strong>Stage 20 detailed route<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>100\u2013140 km: Selective Fire<\/strong><br>This is the flashpoint. The peloton hits <strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> \u2014 the most brutal pitch of the day \u2014 with serious gradients (8.9%). Expect GC contenders to test rivals here if gaps are still tight. This is the <strong>summary stage 20 route<\/strong>&#8216;s big move zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>140\u2013184.2 km: Tactical Chess Match<\/strong><br>Once over <strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville<\/strong>, it\u2019s 23 km to <strong>Pontarlier<\/strong> \u2014 mostly downhill or flat. Teams chasing the break must cooperate, or solo attackers could hold on. Late counters are possible from puncheurs like Van der Poel or Healy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 > .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-id1708_11e842-e0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_11e842-e0 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-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .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-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_c18d6a-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1708_f46e42-73 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1708_f46e42-73\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route-finale.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-20-route-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route-finale.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route-finale-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-route-finale-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_297711-2a\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_297711-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_297711-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_297711-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_297711-2a\">This <strong>Stage 20 route<\/strong> will not break the GC wide open like an alpine epic \u2014 but it <strong>can chip away at seconds<\/strong>, or crown a daring stage hunter. With 2,900m of climbing and no true summit finish, opportunists with climbing legs and tactical sense will thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_009604-d5 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_009604-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-1708_009604-d5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediate Sprint &amp; Green Jersey Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Stage 20 is no flat sprinter\u2019s drag race, it still holds <strong>valuable green jersey points<\/strong> \u2014 and the chance to <strong>influence the final standings<\/strong> before Paris. The sole intermediate sprint and the final finish line payout offer up to <strong>50 points<\/strong>, making this a <strong>high-stakes day<\/strong> for the maillot vert contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udccd Intermediate Sprint: Chaux du Dombief (KM 72.3)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 > .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-id1708_549a6b-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_549a6b-43 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-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .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-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_872077-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_872077-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_872077-68\"><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\udccc Location<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chaux du Dombief<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udd52 Distance into stage<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">72.3 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfc1 Points available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20 (1st) down to 1 (15th)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udcc8 Terrain context<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rolling plateau, post-C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udca1 Strategic outlook<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Perfect for breakaway sprinters or GC-safe opportunists<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Chaux du Dombief sprint<\/strong>, nestled in the Jura\u2019s wooded highlands, comes after a couple of warming climbs. It\u2019s <strong>unlikely sprinter teams will control the stage<\/strong> this deep into the Tour, so expect this to go to the <strong>breakaway group<\/strong> \u2014 especially if a fast finisher like <strong>Michael Matthews<\/strong> or <strong>Mads Pedersen<\/strong> is up the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udfc1 Finish Line Sprint: Pontarlier (KM 184.2)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_26c2e7-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_26c2e7-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_26c2e7-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_5a4cae-37\"><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\">\ud83c\udfaf Location<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pontarlier (Stage Finish)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83c\udfc1 Points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">30 (1st) down to 2 (15th)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u26f0\ufe0f Terrain<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Slightly downhill\/flat finish stretch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83e\udde0 Tactics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Depends on race scenario \u2014 if break sticks, sprinters miss out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_320198-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_320198-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_d8e7ae-0b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1708_af143c-a0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1708_af143c-a0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-finale.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5360\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-finale.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-20-profile-finale-280x300.webp 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>finale into Pontarlier<\/strong> is fast and relatively flat, but it\u2019s the <strong>stage scenario<\/strong> that determines the green jersey fight. If the peloton fails to bring back the breakaway, <strong>no points for the sprinters<\/strong>. If it does, expect a <strong>reduced-bunch sprint<\/strong> \u2014 possibly led by the likes of <strong>Jasper Philipsen<\/strong> or <strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong>, if they survive the climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udd04 Points Strategy: Key Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .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-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_d025e9-d4 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-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .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-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_a8724b-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_a8724b-12\"><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\">Situation<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Green Jersey Outcome<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Breakaway wins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Opportunist gains 20\u201330 points uncontested<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Peloton catches break<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Classic sprint with big names in play<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">GC race explodes on Th\u00e9sy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Green jersey battle neutralized amid chaos<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though it\u2019s a <strong>hilly transitional stage<\/strong>, <strong>Stage 20 of the July 26, 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> could <strong>reshape the green jersey standings<\/strong>, especially if <strong>opportunists sniff the break<\/strong> and capitalize on a disinterested peloton. For sprinters, survival is step one \u2014 strategy is step two.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_1abcf3-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_1abcf3-58 .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-1708_1abcf3-58\"><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\">What to Expect Tactically: Stage 20 Tour de France 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> is the final battleground for the opportunists \u2014 and it\u2019s built for <strong>breakaway brilliance<\/strong>. With 2,900 meters of climbing over a lumpy Jura landscape and no GC time trial pressure to force big teams into control mode, we\u2019re heading into a <strong>textbook breakaway day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udfaf Early Moves: Where the Break Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .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-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_f3f2b9-66 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-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .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-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_3887b4-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>\ud83d\udd39 Segment<\/th><th>Tactical Insight<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Nantua to Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/td><td>Long drag up = ideal springboard for early separation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/td><td>Lighter climbers solidify the break, sprinters drop off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Valfin plateau<\/td><td>Time gap builds \u2014 race settles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect a <strong>strong breakaway<\/strong> to form over the <strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong>, where the road tilts uphill for over 12 km. Teams without a GC card to play \u2014 think <strong>EF Education, Alpecin, Lotto-Dstny<\/strong> \u2014 will go all-in here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Tactical Flashpoint: C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This steep, Category 2 wall (3.6 km at 8.9%) is the <strong>crucible of Stage 20<\/strong>. It\u2019s where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GC contenders may test legs one last time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The breakaway can blow apart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puncheurs can escape weaker climbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If <strong>riders like Ben Healy or Tom Pidcock<\/strong> are in the move, they\u2019ll light it up here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udf00 The Chaos Zone: After Th\u00e9sy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the summit of Th\u00e9sy (around 113 km) to the finish in Pontarlier, it\u2019s <strong>rolling, exposed, and unpredictable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .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-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_afd1e9-5f 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-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .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-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_73cb68-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_73cb68-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Segment<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tactical Expectation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">D\u00e9servillers to Longeville<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rolling terrain, chance of crosswinds or regrouping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Last 25 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Energy management crucial, no terrain for GC attack<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the break has 2+ minutes over the peloton post-Th\u00e9sy, <strong>they\u2019re likely gone<\/strong>. The <strong>GC teams won\u2019t chase<\/strong>, and sprinter squads will be fractured from the climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udd2e Scenario Forecasts<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .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-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_0c90ac-a9 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-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .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-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_d9ab40-8b\"><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\">Scenario<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Most Likely Outcome<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Break forms early &amp; works together<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Breakaway win \u2014 strong puncheur or rouleur takes it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">GC teams test legs on Th\u00e9sy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reduced group forms; stage win from elite escapee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Peloton catches break late<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Small bunch sprint; uphill speedsters in the mix<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udf1f Stage 20 Tour de France Favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca > .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-id1708_e99094-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_e99094-ca 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-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_3057ea-ae\"><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\">Rider<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why They&#8217;re a Threat<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ben Healy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aggressive, thrives on mid-mountain chaos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Quinn Simmons<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Breakaway monster with punch on steep gradients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mathieu van der Poel<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">If he makes the break, he&#8217;s nearly unbeatable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tom Pidcock<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Perfect blend of climbing + descending ability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are your <strong>Stage 20 Tour de France favorites<\/strong> \u2014 not GC men, but the <strong>stage hunters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd\"] 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-heading1708_2b8871-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_2b8871-cd\"><strong>Stage 20 of the July 26, 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is not a day for control. It\u2019s a day for chaos, courage, and creativity. With GC teams likely resting before Paris, the <strong>Stage 20 breakaway<\/strong> is more than just a tactic \u2014 it\u2019s the <strong>race-winning playbook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_790550-06 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_790550-06 .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-1708_790550-06\"><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\">\ud83d\udd2e Stage 20 Favorites &amp; Contenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> unfolding over the hilly, unpredictable terrain of the Jura, this is a <strong>dream scenario for attackers<\/strong> \u2014 not the GC titans. With no summit finish, no big mountain finale, and a flat run-in, this is where stage hunters come to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break down the <strong>key names to watch<\/strong> for this pivotal penultimate day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udfc6 Top Tier Favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .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-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_fc48c0-a3 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-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .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-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_3ac972-5c\"><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\">Rider<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Strengths &amp; Why He\u2019s Favored<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Wout van Aert<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Can survive climbs, sprint from reduced group, elite engine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Quinn Simmons<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aggressive rider who thrives in breakaways, strong on long drags<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Julian Alaphilippe<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Perfect terrain: steep climbs, tactical finale, solo specialist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These riders <strong>combine punch, endurance, and experience<\/strong>, and their teams (Jumbo-Visma, Soudal-QuickStep, Lidl-Trek) know how to <strong>commit to chaotic stages<\/strong> like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u26a1 Puncheurs on the Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-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-id1708_bc9452-d2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-d2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_bc9452-d2 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-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .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-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_dc9723-3c\"><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\">Rider<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Edge on This Terrain<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Matej Mohori\u010d<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Downhill daredevil, thrives in unpredictable stages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Maximilian Schachmann<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fast finisher with the legs for C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Neilson Powless<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Has shown strong form on mid-mountain profiles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Frank van den Broek<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rising talent with smart timing and big engine<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <strong>Stage 20 favorites Tour de France 2025<\/strong> are built for solo moves or late-stage tactics after the final categorized climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udfaf Dark Horses &amp; Wildcards<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .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-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_b21a1c-f0 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-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .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-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_b150e8-a2\"><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\">Rider<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why They\u2019re Dangerous<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Victor Campenaerts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time trialist who can grind on rolling terrain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Luke Plapp<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aggressive, likely to animate the early break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mauro Schmid<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Consistent on rolling courses, good on flatter finishes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t be surprised if <strong>someone from this group slips away on the false flats<\/strong> beyond C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy and holds off the chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GC Contenders? Unlikely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect the <strong>yellow jersey group to ride defensively<\/strong>. With a flat final 60 km and Paris the next day, teams like UAE and Ineos won&#8217;t want to spend bullets. Unless someone cracks spectacularly or a podium spot is still up for grabs, <strong>the general classification battle will stay quiet<\/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\udcca POLL: Who Will Win Stage 20?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd18 Who is your pick to win Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wout van Aert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Julian Alaphilippe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quinn Simmons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matej Mohori\u010d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone from the breakaway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other (Tell us in the comments!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quinn Simmons.<\/strong> He\u2019s shown the form, he has the punch for Th\u00e9sy, and he thrives in messy tactical races. With the right breakaway companions, <strong>he could power to glory in Pontarlier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ad729d-8d .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_ad729d-8d .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-1708_ad729d-8d\"><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\">\ud83d\udd50 Timings, Schedules &amp; Live Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning to catch <strong>Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> live? Here&#8217;s your <strong>minute-by-minute race day schedule<\/strong> so you don\u2019t miss a second of the action across this critical hilly stage from <strong>Nantua to Pontarlier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re following from the roadside or the sofa, here are the key timings to watch for on <strong>Saturday, July 26, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Full Stage Schedule \u2014 Stage 20 (Saturday 26 July)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_b49485-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_b49485-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_b49485-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Event<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time (CEST)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Publicity Caravan Rollout<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10:05 \u2013 12:05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Official Start (D\u00e9part r\u00e9el)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:15 approx.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra (Cat. 3)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~12:55 \u2013 13:10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin (Cat. 4)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~13:30 \u2013 13:45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint \u2013 Champagnole<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~14:45 \u2013 15:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy (Cat. 2)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~15:10 \u2013 15:25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville (Cat. 4)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~15:55 \u2013 16:05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Estimated Finish \u2013 Pontarlier<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>16:15 \u2013 16:25<\/strong><\/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-id1708_1746f6-dc{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_1746f6-dc > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_de6b71-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_de6b71-97\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\"]{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-heading1708_7d7047-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\"] 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-heading1708_7d7047-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_7d7047-43\">\u23f0 <em>Note: Times may shift slightly based on race tempo and weather.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_155c59-33 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_155c59-33 .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-1708_155c59-33\"><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-heading1708_95478c-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_95478c-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_95478c-84\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_95478c-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_95478c-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_95478c-84\"] 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-heading1708_95478c-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_95478c-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_95478c-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_95478c-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_95478c-84\"><strong>History of Nantua &amp; Pontarlier \u2014 Stage 20\u2019s Charming Hosts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_184c04-98\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_184c04-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_184c04-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_184c04-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_184c04-98\"><strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Nantua: Where History Echoes in the Hills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f\"] 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-heading1708_64b683-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_64b683-3f\">Nestled in the heart of the <strong>Ain department<\/strong>, <strong>Nantua<\/strong> isn\u2019t just a starting town \u2014 it\u2019s a place where every street corner whispers stories of resilience. The town gained prominence in <strong>World War II<\/strong> as a hub of the French Resistance against German occupation. Cycling fans might know it from earlier <strong>Tour de France editions<\/strong>, as it has occasionally hosted stage starts, with its scenic lakeside and narrow valley roads providing dramatic backdrops.<br><br>Historically, Nantua\u2019s claim to fame comes from <strong>Lake Nantua<\/strong>, a glacial lake surrounded by steep cliffs \u2014 a postcard-perfect scene. The local cuisine is a hidden gem too; cyclists and visitors rave about the <strong>Famous Nantua Sauce<\/strong>, a classic French preparation made from crayfish.<br><br>In racing folklore, Nantua\u2019s tight, winding streets have often produced chaotic roll-outs, with the peloton stringing out early before heading for the climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_67fca7-72 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_67fca7-72 .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-1708_67fca7-72\"><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-heading1708_08d1a4-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9\"] 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-heading1708_08d1a4-a9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_08d1a4-a9\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Pontarlier: Gateway to the Jura &amp; Absinthe\u2019s Hometown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the other end of the stage lies <strong>Pontarlier<\/strong>, the highest town in France (837 meters above sea level) of its size, and a place deeply intertwined with French cycling history. Known as the <strong>\u201cGateway to the Jura Mountains\u201d<\/strong>, Pontarlier has seen many dramatic cycling battles, especially in editions of the <strong>Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9<\/strong> and <strong>Tour de l\u2019Avenir<\/strong>.<br><br>But Pontarlier is famous beyond two wheels \u2014 it was once the <strong>absinthe capital of the world<\/strong> before the iconic green spirit was banned in 1915. Today, it\u2019s made a spirited comeback (pun intended) with traditional distilleries dotting the old streets. The <strong>Porte Saint-Pierre<\/strong>, an 18th-century triumphal arch, marks the old entrance to the city and stands proudly as a symbol of the town\u2019s defiance and history.<br><br>For cycling fans, Pontarlier has always meant one thing: a hard-earned finish. Its approach roads, twisting through Jura pine forests and rolling hills, sap the strength from even the toughest breakaways. In the past, local fans have packed the streets, ringing cowbells and shouting encouragement in true <strong>Franco-Suisse border style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1708_4830bf-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .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-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b{position:relative;}.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1708_a87d61-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-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-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_6a9b3f-d4\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Fun Fact:<\/strong> Both towns share a deep tradition in woodwork and cheese-making, and if you\u2019re a stage-following spectator, don\u2019t leave without trying <strong>Comt\u00e9 cheese<\/strong> \u2014 made right in the Jura foothills you&#8217;ll see on this stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_0bf180-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_0bf180-e7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1708_0bf180-e7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf04 Scenery, Culture &amp; Local Flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the peloton weaves through the <strong>Jura region<\/strong> during <strong>Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>, they ride through a landscape steeped in natural beauty and cultural richness. From wild gorges to glacial lakes, and from medieval villages to vineyards, this is <strong>France off the beaten track<\/strong> \u2014 and it\u2019s stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Nature\u2019s Backdrop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lac d\u2019Ilay<\/strong> shimmers quietly along the route, part of the region\u2019s postcard-perfect lake district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The <strong>Mont des Ifs<\/strong> and the nearby <strong>Marmites de G\u00e9ant<\/strong> (giant\u2019s cooking pots) give the ride a mythical feel \u2014 ancient rock formations carved by water over millennia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limestone cliffs and forested hills define much of the terrain. It\u2019s raw, untouched, and unexpectedly dramatic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddc0\ud83c\udf77 Taste of the Jura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riders may be chasing KOM points, but fans watching near the roadside or at home should chase <strong>local delicacies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong>: The Jura is home to the nutty <strong>Comt\u00e9<\/strong>, creamy <strong>Morbier<\/strong>, and aged <strong>Bleu de Gex<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Wine &amp; Spirits<\/strong>: Sip on <strong>Macvin du Jura<\/strong>, a fortified wine made from unfermented grape must and <strong>Marc du Jura<\/strong> brandy. Don&#8217;t forget the region\u2019s most famous (and once-banned) spirit \u2014 <strong>absinthe<\/strong>, revived in <strong>Pontarlier<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour Tip<\/strong>: The <strong>Jura Wine Route<\/strong> (Route des Vins du Jura) lets you explore vineyards and rustic cellars on two wheels or four.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jura-tourism.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the Jura Wine Route<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1\"] 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-heading1708_d2a69a-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_d2a69a-f1\">Even if you&#8217;re not roadside, soaking in the scenery onscreen adds a whole new layer of appreciation. <strong>Stage 20\u2019s backdrop is pure cycling romance<\/strong> \u2014 scenic switchbacks, alpine meadows, and villages unchanged by time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_142820-e6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_142820-e6 .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-1708_142820-e6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f Weather, Altitude &amp; Local Factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> takes riders through the heart of the <strong>Jura Mountains<\/strong>, where terrain isn\u2019t the only challenge \u2014 <strong>weather and elevation<\/strong> will quietly shape how this penultimate stage plays out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2600\ufe0f Weather Outlook \u2013 Saturday, July 26, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Jura region<\/strong> is known for its changeable mountain microclimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning start in Nantua (~10:15 CEST):<\/strong> Cool and crisp, around <strong>17\u201319\u00b0C<\/strong>, with light wind from the northeast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midday climbs:<\/strong> Temperatures expected to rise to <strong>25\u201327\u00b0C<\/strong>, particularly exposed on C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pontarlier finish (~16:20 CEST):<\/strong> Sunny with potential crosswinds and highs pushing <strong>28\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 20 weather Tour de France<\/strong> conditions may favor <strong>breakaway riders who tolerate heat<\/strong> and fuel up early. Late-stage fatigue will be compounded by rising temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Altitude Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Stage 20 doesn&#8217;t scale the Alps, it spends significant time above <strong>700\u2013800 meters<\/strong>, especially between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra (Cat. 3)<\/strong>: Crest at <strong>~1,049m<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy (Cat. 2)<\/strong>: Peaks near <strong>800m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not extreme, these elevations combined with long drags and short recovery zones could subtly wear down the peloton. <strong>Altitude-literate puncheurs<\/strong> and experienced riders will manage their efforts better on climbs like <strong>Th\u00e9sy<\/strong>, where heart rate spikes are unforgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEO Tip-In:<\/strong> <em>\u201cCol de la Croix de la Serra altitude\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde1 Local Culture &amp; Crowds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect passionate local support through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saint-Claude<\/strong>, known for artisan pipe-making and rowdy Tour crowds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chaux-du-Dombief<\/strong>, buzzing during the intermediate sprint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pontarlier<\/strong>, a classic Tour finish town, deeply rooted in <strong>Jura cycling heritage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riders will feed off the <strong>Jura fans<\/strong>, whose roadside energy has become part of the Tour\u2019s folklore. Homemade banners, cowbells, and flag-waving schoolkids will light up the route.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_2fbe23-ee .kt-block-spacer{height:32px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1708_2fbe23-ee .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-1708_2fbe23-ee\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1708_dfddb4-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1708_dfddb4-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1708_dfddb4-72 > .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, 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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-pane1708_2cbc36-48\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is the route for Stage 20?<\/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-heading1708_46e1bd-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_46e1bd-65\"><strong>The 184.2 km route runs from Nantua to Pontarlier<\/strong>, crossing the scenic hills of the Jura with 2,900m of elevation gain. Expect rolling terrain and several categorized climbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1708_dcf600-28\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the key climbs in Stage 20?<\/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-heading1708_441a5b-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_441a5b-7d\"><strong>Col de la Croix de la Serra<\/strong> \u2013 12.1 km @ 4.1% (Cat. 3)<br><strong>C\u00f4te de Valfin<\/strong> \u2013 5.7 km @ 4.2% (Cat. 4)<br><strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> \u2013 3.6 km @ 8.9% (Cat. 2)<br><strong>C\u00f4te de Longeville<\/strong> \u2013 2.5 km @ 5.5% (Cat. 4)<br>The <strong>C\u00f4te de Th\u00e9sy<\/strong> is the most selective \u2014 but with 63 km still to go after, it\u2019s a launchpad, not a finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1708_093745-26\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the favorites to win Stage 20?<\/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-heading1708_690675-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_690675-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_690675-e4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_690675-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_690675-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_690675-e4\"] 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-heading1708_690675-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_690675-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_690675-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_690675-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_690675-e4\">Expect a <strong>breakaway battle<\/strong>. Big names include:<br><strong>Wout van Aert<\/strong>, <strong>Julian Alaphilippe<\/strong>, <strong>Quinn Simmons<\/strong><br>Puncheur threats: <strong>Mohori\u010d<\/strong>, <strong>Schachmann<\/strong>, <strong>Wellens<\/strong><br>Outsiders: <strong>Campenaerts<\/strong>, <strong>Van den Broek<\/strong>, <strong>Powless<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1708_558572-46\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What time does Stage 20 start and finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1708_e038e7-4e\"><strong>Caravan begins:<\/strong> 10:05 CEST<br><strong>D\u00e9part r\u00e9el:<\/strong> 12:05 CEST (approx)<br><strong>Estimated finish:<\/strong> ~16:20 CEST in Pontarlier<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1708_f4dea8-dc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will GC riders attack on Stage 20?<\/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\">Unlikely. With no summit finish and a flat final 60+ km, <strong>Stage 20 won\u2019t favor yellow jersey attacks<\/strong>. Expect tactical restraint from the top contenders unless something wild happens early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1708_b61115-9e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What\u2019s special about the scenery and region?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stage crosses the <strong>Jura Mountains<\/strong>, famous for their deep forests, clear lakes, and <strong>regional delicacies<\/strong> like Comt\u00e9 cheese and Macvin wine. Look out for sweeping drone shots and enthusiastic village crowds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1708_d44846-98\"><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>Are there green jersey and KOM points available?<\/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\"><strong>Intermediate sprint<\/strong> at Chaux du Dombief (km 52) \u2013 up to 20 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish line<\/strong> green jersey scale: 30-2 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KOM points<\/strong> on all 4 categorized climbs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1708_7bc282-c2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What\u2019s the weather forecast for Stage 20?<\/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 a <strong>mild morning in Nantua<\/strong>, rising to possible <strong>heat in the Jura valleys<\/strong> by midday. Wind isn\u2019t a major factor, but heat could sap late-stage energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explained Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 Route Map Nantua To Pontarlier&nbsp; Saturday, 26 July 2025 delivers the penultimate act of the Tour de France with Stage 20, a rolling 184.2-kilometre ride from Nantua to Pontarlier that tips the scale with 2,900 m of climbing. 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