2023-07-06 16:18:35
The first Pyrenean upset the situation in the general classification much more than expected. While the difficulties will be even more important with in particular the Aspin then the Tourmalet, we can again expect an eventful day.
Tarbes – Cauterets-Cambasque 144.9 km
Departure of the caravan at 11.25 a.m.
Fictitious departure at 1:10 p.m.
Arrival expected at 5:20 p.m.
The number: 900
The number of inhabitants of the village of Cauterets-Cambasque which is hosting the Tour for the fifth time (three on the Cambasque plateau and once in Cauterets). It was there in 1989 that Miguel Indurain, future five-time winner of the Tour, won the first of his twelve stage victories.
Our favorites
After such a demonstration this Wednesday, how not to think of a new feat, but this time for the stage victory, Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma). If the Dane has panache, he could consider stripping Jai Hindley of his yellow jersey on the heights of Cauterets. But if the scenario of a long-term breakaway is taking shape, then why not imagine a success for Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ)? Rather in the game on the slopes of the Col de Marie-Blanque, Pinot wants a prestigious success for his last Tour de France.
The tracer’s eye, Thierry Gouvenou
“Another mountain stage. We didn’t want an extremely difficult final this time. But before that, there will have been the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet sequence. The final climb to Cambasque will not be very difficult until Cauterets. But as soon as we get out of it to get the Cambasque plateau, we will have three very difficult kilometers which will be conducive to attacks for those who want to go for a good victory. It will be almost the end of a very complicated first week. But a bit like the other two waiting for the peloton. It is not for nothing that on this Tour 2023, we will not be far from the record for total elevation on a Tour. »
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