A mountain stage on Bastille Day is set to be explosive with seven second-category climbs on the agenda. Those who missed the 2023 Tour can witness part of the ascent to Puy de Dôme, as it features early in the stage. Subsequently, the riders will face continuous challenges up to the final ascent to Le Mont-Dore. The concluding 3.5km climb, with an average gradient of 8%, culminates in a total elevation gain of 4,400 metres for the day.