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Stage 21 of the Tour de France live - 07/23/2023

Tour de France 2023 route presentation - Live coverage

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the route presentation of the 2023 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes .

We're just under half an hour away from the start of the presentation.

After starting in the Basque Country in northern Spain, the men's race is set to feature an early visit to the Pyrenees before a second-week return to the Puy de Dôme mountain. 

Week three, meanwhile, is set to bring several Alpine stages, a short time trial, and a final summit finish in the Vosges before heading to Paris.

These are all 'rumours' at this stage, though thanks to leaks and other information floating around there's a good picture of what to expect already out there.

Tour de France 2023 routes – All the rumours ahead of the official presentation

Information on next year's routes ahead of Thursday's presentation

The route presentation is around 10 minutes away now. Find out how to watch it with our handy guide.

The route presentation is underway!

Riders cross the stage on the way to their seats.

Reigning Tour de France Femmes champion Annemiek van Vleuten is there, as is two-time Tour champion Tadej Pogačar . 

Others in attendance include Tom Pidcock , Marta Cavalli, Mark Cavendish , Alexey Lutsenko, Audrey Cordon-Ragot , Michael Matthews, Greg Van Avermaet, and Elise Chabbey.

There's plenty of French representation too, with Valentin Madouas, Nacer Bouhanni, Evita Muzic , Pierre Latour, Juliette Labous, David Gaudu , and Aude Biannic also in attendance.

Now for a short film about the 2022 races as we begin the gradual hype towards the route presentations...

And now the ASO president Jean-Étienne Amaury is up on the stage giving a speech to open the festivities.

He's talked about the upcoming Netflix series, the first-ever Tour de France Femmes, and now's he's thanking the Tour's partners and sponsors for helping it all happen.

Now time for some highlights from the Tour de France Femmes...

It's a bit of a long build-up to the actual route presentation itself...

Now time for race directors Christian Prudhomme and Marion Rousse to talk.

While plenty of details of the men's route are out there, little is known about the women's route. A move away from Paris and a trip to the Tourmalet are the biggest rumours.

Top riders welcome rumoured move away from Paris for the 2023 Tour de France Femmes

Another video now as the Tour de France Femmes route is announced!

Clermont-Ferrand and the Massif Central host the start.

Here's the map!

A stage up the Tourmalet and a closing time trial in Pau are the big highlights here.

Here's the opening stage, a 124km stage around Clermont-Ferrand with a hilly finish.

Stage 2 is a longer one at 148km as the riders head south to Mauriac. A hilltop finish at the Côte de Trébiac awaits.

The third stage provides a chance for the sprinters in Montignac-Lascaux. Five categorised climbs on the way provide chances for riders to battle for the KOM jersey.

Stage 4 to Rodez is a challenging hilly stage which should shake up the GC in a big way. At 177km it's by far the longest of the race and features three classified climbs inside the final 40km.

Stage 5 to Albi looks like another one for the sprinters, though there are several hills along the way.

The sixth stage reaches south towards the Pyrenees and brings the final chance of the race for the sprinters. 122km to Blagnac.

Now for the big one – stage 7. At 90km it's short and sweet but the race up the Col de Tourmalet will be a huge GC flashpoint and possibly decide the race for good. As if that wasn't enough, the Col d'Aspin features, too.

On day 8, the race concludes with a time trial in Pau, with a 22km test against the clock possibly giving us a final stage showdown for the yellow jersey.

956km of racing across three regions, 11 departments and two mountain ranges.

And now we look back on the 2022 men's race ahead of that route presentation.

Here's our first look at the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route.

Tour de France Femmes 2023 route revealed - Iconic Tourmalet summit and finale time trial in Pau

The 2023 Tour de France Femmes will also feature seven-rider teams, up from the six-rider teams that competed at the inaugural edition this summer.

This is a long video looking back at the 2022 Tour... We're up to stage 11.

We're almost at the end of this highlight video. Not long now before we see the actual route...

Here we go!

Prudhomme giving a speech again now as he talks about the Basque start to the 2023 race.

Here's a look at the map of the start. The race kicks off in Bilbao, the first of three stages in the region.

Time for another speech, this time from Íñigo Urkullu Renteria, the president of the Basque regional government.

Another long speech here.

The speech is over but now there's a video about the Basque Country.

I'm sure we'll see the route soon!

Prudhomme is back on stage now. Time for another speech!

He says "It's time to unwrap the route of the Tour." Finally.

Three Basque stages before heading north to two mountain stages in the Pyrenees on stages 5 and 6. Stage 6 brings a summit finish at Cauterets.

The second week heads across central France, taking in the summit finish at the Puy de Dôme on stage 9 and then moving east towards the Alps. A summit finish at Grand Colombier comes on stage 13.

Week 3 is, of course, the big one. Three big Alpine stages on the way, including summit finishes at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc and Courchevel. Stage 16 brings the only time trial of the race, a hilly 22km affair in Combloux.

Two hilly/sprint stages follow the Alps before the final big test of the race, a mountain stage to Le Markstein in the Vosges on stage 20.

A look at stage 6, the first summit finish of the race in the Pyrenees (stage 5 is a flat finish in Laruns after two major climbs). It's a tough early test with the Col d'Aspin and the Col du Tourmalet featuring on the way to the finish at Cauterets (16km at 5.4%).

We don't have the full profile for stage 9 to the Puy de Dôme, but here's a look at the brutal finale. 13.3km at 7.7% with over 4km in double-digit gradients to finish.

After the stage 13 summit finish of Grand Colombier (17.4km at 7.1%), stage 14 brings another Alpine test with the Col de Ramaz and the Col de Joux Plane featuring on the way to a downhill finish to Morzine.

More climbing on the very next day as the riders will tackle the summit finish of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. It's 7.2km at 7.7% and comes right before the second rest day.

After that rest day, the peloton will reconvene for the only time trial of the race from Passy to Combloux. It's a short one at 22km, but features a major climb to the finish, with the Côte de Domancy (2.5km at 9.4%) on the way before the road keeps rising to the line.

There's time to squeeze in one last Alpine mountain stage before the race heads away to the north. Stage 17 brings the Col de Saisies, Cormet de Roselend, Côte de Longefoy, and Col de la Loze before a short downhill run to the finish in Courchevel.

Two transition stages – one hilly, one flat – follow, before the final test ahead of the final stage in Paris. The Tour heads to the Vosges for stage 20 and a 133km mountain stage to Le Markstein.

The steep slopes of the Petit Ballon (9.3km at 8.1%) and the Col du Platzerwasel (7.1km at 8.4%) will play host to the final GC battles of the 2023 Tour.

In total, eight mountain stages including four summit finishes, one time trial, and eight days for the sprinters.

Two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogačar and reigning Tour de France Femmes champion Annemiek van Vleuten watch the route presentation. Will they have liked what they saw?

Here's the full story on the route of the 2023 Tour de France.

Tour de France 2023 route revealed – mountainous profile, only 22km of time trialling and four summit finishes

That's all for the actual route presentations but we'll have plenty of news and rider reaction coming through the afternoon, so stay tuned.

Here's our full analysis of the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route!

Tour de France Femmes 2023 route revealed - Iconic Tourmalet summit and time trial finale in Pau

There were lots of riders at the presentation in Paris.

We spotted Mark Cavendish, Tadej Pogačar, David Gaudu, Annemiek van Vleuten, Marta Cavalli and others.

Lefevere refuses to reveal if Evenepoel will target the 2023 Tour de France

'A good Remco can do well on every kind of course,' says QuickStep manager, delaying confirmation until January 7

Pogacar gives resounding thumbs-up to Tour de France 2023 route

'The first week is hard, and the third week is really, really hard, so it's going to be fun'

Mark Cavendish sees 'seven or eight sprint opportunities' at 2023 Tour de France

Manxman stays silent on team for next season

Some of the behind-the-scenes prep before the presentation today...

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Van Vleuten: Tour de France Femmes 2023 route ‘an upgrade’

Defending champion praises addition of final time trial and Tourmalet summit finish 

'It would paralyse the race' – Prudhomme defends lack of time trialling in 2023 Tour de France

Race director argues that duality between climbers and rouleurs is a thing of the past

Tour de France 2023 route presentation - Gallery

Pogacar, Van Vleuten, Cavendish, Pidcock and more turn out in Paris to find out the routes for next July's races

Marion Rousse: Tourmalet will inscribe Tour de France Femmes into history

'The first year was a success but we can't rest on our laurels' say race director

Of course, with the men's Tour de France nine months away, it's far too early to choose our favourites. And yet, we simply can't resist weighing up how the route may or may not favour the strongest GC contenders in the peloton.

Read our complete analysis of the favourites ahead of next year's race:

Tour de France 2023 – Analysing the contenders after the route reveal

While it's too soon to say how the 2023 men's Tour de France will pan out, the route certainly sheds some light on who may be the favourites coming into the race.

While nine months is a long time, here's our assessment of the major contenders for the 2023 Tour after the route reveal.

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110th edition: july 1-23, 2023.

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Sunday, July 23: 21st & final stage, Saint Quentin en Yvelines - Paris/Champs Elysées, 115.1 km

Stage 21 map & profile | Stage 21 photos

Jordi Meeeus (right) wins the final stage, beating Jasper Philipsen (throwing his bike). ASO photo

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Weather at the finish city of Paris at 3:35 PM: 22C (72F), cloudy, with the wind from the southwest at 14 km/hr (10 mph). There is a 45% - 65% chance of rain during the afternoon and early evening

• Km 42.8: Côte du Pavé des Gardes, 1.4 km @ 6.5%. Cat. 4

The race: The official start to the 2023 Tour's final stage was given to 150 riders at 4:38. Victor Campenaerts attacked at the start, the peloton letting him go so that he could celebrate his super combative award. Campenaerts then awaited the peloton so they could all have their ceremonial easy ride to Paris.

The classifications leaders on the line and ready to ride the 2023 Tour's final stage.

Jonas Vingegaard is about to become the 14th rider to win the Tour twice. This Tour will complete a unique series of wins over the last four years: two wins by one rider then two by another rider: Pogacar-Pogacar, then Vingegaard-Vingegaard.

And, for the third year in a row the first two on the podium (Pogacar & Vingegaard) are the same men.

Team Uno-X celebrates finishing the Tour with all eight starting riders. Eight teams accomplished this.

Eight teams finished with all eight starters: UAE Team Emirates, Groupama-FDJ, Bora-Hansgrohe, Ag2r-Citröen, Israel-PremierTech, Jayco-AlUla, Arkéa-Samsic and Uno-X. Cofidis and Movistar finished with only four riders on their teams.

Team Alpecin-Deceuninck with points classification winner Jasper Philipsen. He will surely be trying to add to his points total in Paris.

And of course champagne for winner Jonas Vingegaard and his Jumbo-Visma team.

Stage 21 had only one rated climb, the fourth category Côte du Pavé des Gardes. King of the Mountains Giulio Ciccone was first to the top ahead of Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose.

As the peloton approached Paris proper, the teams started lining up.

It's closing in on time to race. Photo: ASO/Pauline Ballet

The racers passed the Louvre and began the 8 laps on the Champs-Elysées. Of course, the speed went way up.

That did not deter Pogacar, who attacked with 49 kilometers to go. Jumbo-Visma's Nathan Van Hooydonck bridged up to him.

With forty kilometers to go the Pogacar/Van Hooydonck break was 10 seconds ahead of a hard-chasing pack.

With about 41 kilometers to go Pogacar led Van Hooydonck across the intermediate sprint line with the pack just 12 seconds back.

White jersey'd Pogacar leads Van Hooydonck across the intermediate sprint line.

With 33 kilometers to go the duo was caught by the pack. Three kilometers later Simon Clarke, Nelson Oliveira and Frederik Frison tried their luck at breaking away.

Ten kilometers later the trio had a 15-second gap.

With 20 kilometers left in the 2023 Tour de France, Clarke, Oliveira and Frison were 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.

Three kilometers later GC 7th place Jai Hindley had a mechanical problem and got a bike change. He soon rejoined the peloton.

Jai Hindley chasing the peloton after getting a bike change.

15 kilometers to go: The lead trio had a 15 second lead.

The break was caught with 9.9 kilometers to go. It is raining off and on in Paris.

Because of the danger the rain posed the organization and the judges decided to take the times at the next passage on the line, with 1 lap to go. There wouldn't be any bonifications nor points for the green jersey awarded.

With one lap to go Jonas Vingegaard became the official winner of the 2023 Tour de France. The rules allowed him to then back off from the speeding peloton and not be endangered by the sprinters jostling for position. The last lap was only for the stage win.

Bora-hansgrohe's Jordi Meeus won the sprint, followed by Jasper Philipsen and then Dylan Groenewegen.

Here's the race organizer's stage 21 summary:

Jordi Meeus (Bora-Hansgrohe) won the conclusive stage of the 110th Tour de France in Paris/Champs-Elysées in a bunch gallop that saw Jasper Philipsen and Dylan Groenewegen rounding out the podium in a very tight finish. Jonas Vingegaard became the 14th twice winner of the Tour de France, the first to achieve the Critérium du Dauphiné-Tour de France double since Geraint Thomas in 2018.

Tadej Pogacar attacked on the Champs-Elysées but remained second overall. The same two riders finishing first and second two years in a row didn’t happen since Bernard Hinault and Joop Zoetemelk in 1978-79. The same two riders in the first two places at the end three years running is a first in the history of the race.

CAMPENAERTS AND CICCONE CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENT The start proper of stage 21 was given to 150 riders at 16.38. Victor Campenaerts (Lotto-Dstny) attacked from the gun with the consent of the peloton to celebrate his super combative award but he sat up quickly this time! After the traditional toasts and pictures, Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) crested the côte du pavé des Gardes (cat. 4), the only categorized climb of the day, in first position, cheered up by his team-mates Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose.

POGACAR ON THE ATTACK In the real race, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) attacked with 49km remaining. It forced Nathan van Hooydonck (Jumbo-Visma) to catch him and Alpecin-Deceuninck to chase them down. The Slovenian won the intermediate sprint. A group of ten riders came across but it was all together again 33km before the end. Simon Clarke (Israel-Premier Tech), Nelson Oliveira (Movistar) and Frederik Frison (Lotto-Dstny) rode away with 30km to go. They got a maximum advantage of 20’’ with 20km remaining. It was bunched up again 10km before the end. The times were taken one lap before the finish as it started raining in Paris.

MEEUS, A PIECE FOR A MUSEEUM Uno-X brought former Champs-Elysées winner Alexander Kristoff to the front. Cofidis also showed up in the first positions for Bryan Coquard with 3km to go. Alex Kirsch (Lidl-Trek) took the lead for Mads Pedersen. They were followed by Bora-Hansgrohe setting up the sprint for Jordi Meeus. Pogacar didn’t have enough racing as he passed the red flame of the last kilometre in first position while Vingegaard let himself distanced to celebrate with his team-mates as the times had been taken at bell lap due to the rain.

Jonas Rickaert took the lead to pilot Philipsen to a second win in a row on the Champs-Elysées and a fifth on this Tour de France but his compatriot pipped him on the line in a tight finish that required watching the photo. Meeus was chosen by Bora-Hansgrohe to substitute Sam Bennett, the winner in Paris in 2020. He waited for his time to come. 6th in Bordeaux was his best result so far. This is his first Grand Tour victory in his first participation in the Tour de France.

Coplete results:

115.1 kilometers raced at an average speed of 39.190 km/hr

• GC winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma)
• Mountains classification winner: Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)
• Points classification winner: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
• Best young rider: Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
• Teams classification winner: Jumbo-Visma

3,401.3 kilometers raced at an average speed of 41.431 km/hr

Complete Final Teams Classification:

Stage 21 map & profile:

2023 Tour de France stage 21 map

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Stage 21 photos by Fotorepoter Sirotti:

The peloton has reached the Champs Elysées

Once the peloton reached the Champs Elysées Nathan Van Hooydonck and Tadej Pogacar tried to get away.

The peloton goes around the Arc de Triomphe

Jonas Vingegaard safely tucked behind a teammate

Jordi Meeus (right) wins the stage ahead of bike throwing Jasper Philipsen

The sprint a fraction of a second later.

Thibaut Pinot crosses a Tour de France finish line for the last time.

Vingegaard and his team on yellow bikes.

Jonas Vingegaard has every reason to be proud. Two Tour wins in a row.

Jonas Vingegaard with his family. Note that his wife wore yellow.

Stage 21 winner Jordi Meeus

Points classification winner Jasper Philipsen

Mountains classification winner Giulio Ciccone

Tadej Pogacar was the Best Young Rider

The final GC podium, from left: Tadej Pogacar (2nd), Jonas Vingegaard (1st) & Adam Yates (3rd)

All the classification winners up on the podium

Jonas Vingegaard, winner of the 2023 Tour de France

Saturday, July 22: Stage 20, Belfort - Le Markstein Fellering, 133.5 km

Complete stage 20 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Tadej Pogacar wins stage 20. ASO photo

• GC leader: Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma)
• Mountain classification leader: Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)
• Points classification leader: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
• Teams classification leader: Jumbo-Visma

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Friday, July 21: Stage 19, Moirans en Montagne - Poligny, 172.8 km

Complete stage 19 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Matej Mohoric just beats Kasper Asgreen for the stage win. ASO photo

• Mountains classification leader: Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)

Thursday, July 20: Stage 18, Moûtiers - Bourg en Bresse, 184.9 km

Complete stage 18 results, stage story, photos, map & profle

Kasper Asgreen wins stage 18

Wednesday, July 19: Stage 17, Saint Gervais Mont Blanc - Courcheval, 165.7 km

Complete stage 17 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Felix Gall wins stage 17. ASO photo

Tuesday, July 18: Stage 16, Passy - Combloux 22.4 km individual time trial

Complete stage 16 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jonas Vingegaard on his way to winning the stage. ASO photo

Monday, July 17: Rest day 2, Saint Geravis Mont Blanc

Sunday, July 16: Stage 15, Les Gets Les Portes du Soleil - Saint Geravis Mont Blanc, 179 km

Complete stage 15 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Wout Poels wins stage 15.

• Teams classification leader: Jumbo-Visma)

Saturday, July 15: Stage 14, Annemasse - Morzine Les Portes du Soleil, 151.8 km

Complete stage 14 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Carlos Rodriguez wins stage 14. ASO photo

• Mountains classification leader: Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma)
• Teams classification leader: INEOS Grenadiers

Friday, July 14: Stage 13, Châtillon sur Chalaronne - Grand Colombier, 137.8 km

Complete stage 13 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Michal Kwiatkowski wins stage 13. ASO photo.

• Mountains classification leader: Neilson Powless (EF Education-EasyPost)

Thursday, July 13: Stage 12, Roanne - Belleville en Beaujolais, 168.8 km

Complete stage 12 results, stage story, photos map & profile

Ion Izagirre wins stage 12. ASO photo

• Teams classification leader: Bahrain Victorious

Wednesday, July 12: Stage 11, Clermont Ferrand - Moulins, 179.3 km

Complete stage 11 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jasper Philipsen wins stage 11.

• Best young rider: Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emriates)

Tuesday, July 11: Stage 10, Vulcania - Issoire, 167.2 km

Complete stage 10 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Pello Bilbao wins the stage.

Monday, July 10: Rest day 1, Clermont-Ferrand.

Sunday, July 9: Stage 9, St. Léonard de Noblat - Puy de Dôme, 182.4 km

Complete stage 9 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Michael Woods wins atop Puy de Dôme

Saturday, July 8: Stage 8, Libourne - Limoges, 200.7 km

Complete stage 8 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Mads Pedersen wins stage eight. ASO photo

Friday, July 7: Stage 7, Mont de Marsan - Bordeaux, 169.9 km

Complete stage 7 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jasper Philipsen wins stage seven.That makes three bunch sprint wins out of three for Philipsen. Note his holding up three fingers. ASO photo

Thursday, July 6: Stage 6, Tarbes - Cauterets Cambasque, 144.9 km

Complete stage 6 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Tadej Pogacar bows as he wins stage six. ASO photo

Wednesday, July 5: Stage 5, Pau - Lauruns, 162.7 km

Complete stage 5 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jai Hindley wins stage five and is the new GC leader.

• GC leader: Jai Hindley (Bora-hansgrohe)
• Mountains classification leader: Felix Gall (Ag2r Citroën)

Tuesday, July 4: Stage 4, Dax - Nogaro, 181.8 km

Complete stage 4 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jasper Philipsen (left) beats Caleb Ewan for the stage win. ASO photo

• GC leader: Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)

Monday, July 3: Stage 3, Amorebieta Etxano - Bayonne, 193.5 km

Complete stage 3 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Jasper Philipsen wins stage three. ASO photo

• Points classification leader: Victor Lafay (Cofidis)

Sunday, July 2: Stage 2, Vitoria Gasteiz - St. Sébastian, 208.9 km

Complete stage 2 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Victor Lafay wins stage two. ASO photo

• Best young rider Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)

Saturday, July 1: Stage 1, Bilbao - Bilbao, 182 km

Complete stage 1 results, stage story, photos, map & profile

Adam Yates takes the first stage. ASO photo

• Points classification leader: Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)

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The most famous cycle race in the world, the Tour de France will be taking to the skies once again this year, as the 3,404km and 21 stages will take in all 5 of France's mountain ranges! The Pyrenees, the Auvergne volcanoes, the Jura mountains, the Alps and the Vosges massif... The peloton has plenty of pedalling to do and plenty of climbing to do. The grandiose landscapes, the high altitude finishes and the dizzying descents promise to be emotional highs. To experience the highs (and lows) of the Grand Loop, saddle up with our selection of the most beautiful mountain stages.

From Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque, the Pyrenees take centre stage

After 3 stages on the Spanish side, welcome to the French Pyrenees! First there's Bayonne and the Basque country, Dax and its thermal baths, Pau and its beautiful castle where King Henry IV was born. And then there's Tarbes, with its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, its palm-lined streets (yes, yes!) and its gourmet markets. The riders of the 2023 Tour de France will need a lot of courage to tear themselves away from this gentle way of life and tackle the climbs of the Aspin and terrible Tourmalet cols . The reward for all this climbing is a finish on the Cambasque plateau, overlooking the charming resort of Cauterets, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, where the Pic du Midi is enthroned. Want to cool off? Try the hike to the peaceful Lac d'Ilhéou . In a green setting with magnificent views and waterfalls, picnics and swimming...

The Puy de Dôme, a feast for the eyes in Auvergne

The ascent of Puy de Dôme, the undisputed star of the Auvergne, will be one of the highlights of the 2023 Tour de France! The youngest and highest volcano in the Puys chain has not featured on the itinerary for 35 years. Taking on this fearsome and majestic peak and finishing with a 360° view over the gentle rolling hills of the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne is sure to motivate many a rider! But did you know that you can also climb this peaceful giant by mule track or on board the Panoramique des Dômes, a picturesque little cogwheel train? In just 15 minutes, you'll be transported to an altitude of 1,465 m, with the 80 volcanoes of the Puy range and the Limagne fault (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site at your feet. To complete a stage that's full of fireworks, the Vulcania Park is not far away! Who can beat that?

Breathtaking escapes in the Jura

Expect to fall under the spell of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne! Just 1 hour from Lyon and the Monts du Beaujolais, this small town in the Ain département, from which the Tour de France 2023 peloton will set off on 14 July, is a delightful medieval town. With its pink stone houses, flower-bedecked bridges and old market hall housing one of France's most popular traditional markets, it is also the gateway to the Dombes region, a paradise for fish farmers and birdwatchers with its landscapes of water and ponds. Take advantage of this area on foot, by boat or, ideally, by bike (it's flat!), before taking to the heights of the Montagnes du Jura , just a stone's throw away. The Pyramide du Bugey, from the top of which you can see Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, is a must-see. The Tour de France riders attack it via the Col du Grand Colombier. At top speed. Take your time, the panorama is well worth it!

In the Alps, between lakes and legendary passes

It's doubtful that the riders will enjoy the view of Lake Geneva as they take their first pedal to the metal in the Alps at Annemasse on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2023. We recommend this one, though, as well as the view of Lake Annecy and its turquoise waters. Then it's time for a series of twists and turns and climbs to the legendary passes of the Alps, including the famous Col du Feu, an unprecedented climb for the peloton. At an altitude of 1,000 metres, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, the stage finish in Morzine won't dampen the spirits of those who love nature. In summer, the little village resort in the Alps is an ideal playground for lovers of outdoor activities : a stroll along the Dérêches river, swimming in Lake Montriond, canyoning or via ferrata... the hardest thing will be to choose.

From Gets to Saint-Gervais, Mont Blanc in your sights

For the first time since its creation, the Tour de France will start from Les Gets. Well-known to mountain bikers (the World Championships were held there in 2022), the pretty Alpine resort will kick off a 15th stage during which you'll need to have plenty of breath. The Col de la Forclaz-Montmin is on the programme. So allow yourself a break at its belvedere for a bird's-eye view of Lake Annecy before setting off again for Saint-Gervais, at the foot of Mont-Blanc. If you want to reach the highest peak in the Alps, this village resort, with its well-preserved heritage and traditions, is the ideal place to stop. And its thermal baths, renowned for the many benefits of their waters, set the well-being at the summit in a magnificent green setting.

Courchevel, star of the Alps

The regulars call it Courch' and they come and go summer and winter as connoisseurs, just like the Tour de France caravan which is visiting the Savoyard resort for the 4th time. Welcome to the pinnacle of top-of-the-range skiing in the Alps, at the heart of the Three Valleys ski area. Courchevel tops the list not only for the size of its ski area (Méribel and Val Thorens are its famous neighbours) but also for its range of hotels (no fewer than 5 mountain palaces , from the Apogée to the Cheval Blanc, not forgetting the K2 Palace, Airelles and the Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges) and restaurants. So, with its 6 hamlets and the surrounding area, the resort has a lot to offer. Take a selfie at the top of La Saulire, take a stroll down to Lac de la Rosière, cycle down the Bike Park, spend the night in the Lacs Merlet refuge or hike through the heart of the Vallée des Avals... You're going to love it!

Full steam ahead in the Vosges

Between the Lorraine plateau and the Alsace plain, the Vosges massif lives up to its reputation: a perfect blend of nature, wide open spaces, traditions and local produce, crafts and fine cheeses. Between the Grand Ballon d'Alsace and the Petit Ballon, via the famous Col de la Schlucht, the Tour de France 2023 will be taking a break from the normality of the mountains, with a new finish on the slopes of the Markstein, in the welcoming family resort of Marlstein Fellering. In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park , you can enjoy bucolic hikes, tobogganing in the mountain pastures, paragliding with a view, and mountain biking (or mountain bikes) in a landscape of absolute serenity. And for those with a sweet tooth, July is the peak of blueberry season (and the season for tarts in the farm inns).

And (finally) Paris.... and the Olympics!

Will the riders be in Olympic form for the triumphant finish on the Champs-Elysées on 23 July 2023? Just one year ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris , the route will certainly provide a magnificent prologue to the sporting event. Starting in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, all the future Olympic venues in the Yvelines département will be on the peloton's final route. A gigantic loop will join the Colline d'Elancourt (where the mountain bike events will take place), the Golf National in Guyancourt and the Château de Versailles , which will host the equestrian events and part of the modern pentathlon competitions. A prestigious line-up of finishers for a Tour de France 2023 that's sure to be at the top of its game!

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• Date: 23 July 2023
• Start time: 16:40
• Avg. speed winner: 39.19 km/h
• Race category: ME - Men Elite
• Distance: 115.1 km
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• ProfileScore: 14
• Vert. meters: 577
• Departure: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
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