Stage 7

The peloton's journey through Brittany begins with a fresh challenge for the puncheurs. Departing from Saint-Malo en route to Saint-Brieuc, aficionados of cycling history will reminisce about Bernard Hinault's achievements as the race winds through his birthplace, Yffiniac. However, the present competition demands full attention as the riders approach the dual climb of the Côte de Mûr-de-Bretagne. A note of caution to overly ambitious attackers: this is a climb where strategic acumen is nearly as crucial as physical prowess.