It’s time to engage our uphill muscles, as this stage includes two categorised climbs and has a much spikier profile than the preceding stages. These bigger climbs sit alongside some more-minor-but-still-significant bumps as the Tour showcases a stunning corner of the country (this stage is one for the TV helicopter).
Expect leafy climbs and descents, open farmland, and some spectacular views as we make our way north and then south, alongside the German border. There will be plentiful chateaux towards the end of the ride, to reward us for the hills (‘Trois Epis’ and ‘5 Chateaux’) we must ride up to reach them!
