The course of the seventeenth step

In the aftermath of the ascent of Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse). However, on the eve of a much awaited arrival at the top of the Col de la Loze (Savoie), sprinters and backpackers will be able to stretch their legs. For example, Between course seventeenth step the city unprecedented step of Bollène (Vaucluse). Meanwhile, the Drôme prefecture, Valence, the program of the 17th^e Stage from the Tour de France 2025, Wednesday July 23, is made up of 160.4 kilometers of dish… or almost. Because by almost continuously along the Rhône east of Montélimar. the runners cross a region where the plain is only ephemeral. Thus, the stage is punctuated by the Col du Pertuis (3.7 kilometers at 6.6 %, 4^e category) and that of Tartaiguille (3.6 kilometers to 3.5 %, 4^e category).

If the final towards Valence seems simple. it augurs for a fierce struggle between the “Big thighs” From the peloton, the sprinters, who will undoubtedly be keen to take advantage of a rare opportunity to shine-and garner points in the classification for the green jersey-by the Champs-Elysées, on July 27. Unless a breakaway comes to thwart the plans of their teams and course seventeenth step the forecasts. The potential appearance of the wind in the last fifty kilometers of the day – “As often in the sector” Recalls the director of the race. Christian Prudhomme – could also do damage: beware of borders!

The real departure of this 17^e stage will be given on the shots of 1:50 p.m.