Stage 14

The routeis modelled on the stage from the 1986 edition, which also took place on the 14th day of racing. The ascent to the Tourmalet via Luz-Saint-Sauveur (19km at 7.4%) is the least travelled by the Tour, as is the case for the route to the Col d’Aspin via Payolle (5km at 7.6%). However, this stage is essentially all about the race’s reunion with the ultra-demanding climb to Superbagnères (12.4km, 7.5%), where the changes in gradient are likely to trigger a pitched battle between the favourites.