Stage 18: Gap - Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, 186.5 kilometers

The second alpine stage offers a stage with many possibilities, with the ascent to Glandon and the adventure in the Lacets of Montvernier.

The legendary special-category climb, with 21.7 kilometers of ascent and an average gradient of 5.1%, has its summit located 40 kilometers from the finish line.

But after a 20-kilometer descent, the cyclists will come across the Lacets of Montvernier, 10 kilometers before the finish line, a short ascent of 3.4 kilometers, but with an average gradient of 8.2%, which can create differences.

The first part of the stage will be demanding, with two second-category climbs and three third-category climbs before ascending the Glandon.

Furthermore, it will be a long stage, covering 186.5 kilometers between Gap and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

Departure: 12.20 (10.20 GMT)

Expected arrival: 17.20 (15.20 GMT).

Mountain Classification:

Col de Bayard (2nd category), at 6.5 kilometers

Rampa de Motty (3rd category) at 35.5 kilometers

Cota de La Mure (3rd category) at 60.5 kilometers

Col de Malissol (3rd category) at 70.5 kilometers

Col de la Morte (2nd category) at 85 kilometers

Col del Glandon (HC) at 147 kilometers

Lacets de Montvernier (2nd category) at 176.5 kilometers