Cycling: It won't be long before the Tour de France 2017 starts at the Grand Départ in Düsseldorf. We've put together all the information about this year's varied route in advance and taken a closer look at the individual stage profiles.
The route of the Tour de France 2017 at a glance
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Cycling: Today, the Mayor of Düsseldorf, Thomas Geisel, invited to the Tour Summit in the Düsseldorf Castle Tower, which was attended by German representatives of the regions and municipalities involved in the 2017 Tour de France. Among other things, the provisional routing of the first two stages was finalized and published there. Right at the beginning, Geisel again emphasized the importance of the Grand Départ […]
Drivers and fans can expect a balanced route at the Tour de France 2017, which probably does not particularly advantage or disadvantage any type of driver. Only the time trial kilometers of less than 40km caused the specialists to turn up their noses - also a reason why Giro winner Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) will probably not start. Otherwise, with six stages for the sprinters, three mountain finishes and, for the first time in the history of the Grand Boucle, all French mountain chains are tried to offer a lot of variety.
| Program | stage # | Location | Length | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.07.16 | 1. | Dusseldorf - Dusseldorf | 13km | individual time trial |
| 02.07.16 | 2. | Dusseldorf - Liege | 202km | flat stage |
| 03.07.16 | 3. | Verviers-Longwy | 202km | Wavy |
| 04.07.16 | 4. | Mondorf Les Bains - Vittel | 203km | flat stage |
| 05.07.16 | 5. | Vittel - La Plance des Belles Filles | 160km | Wavy |
| 06.07.16 | 6. | Vesoul-Troyes | 216km | Wavy |
| 07.07.16 | 7. | Troyes - Nuits Saint Georges | 214km | flat stage |
| 08.07.16 | 8. | Dole - Stations des Rousses | 187km | Mountain Stage |
| 09.07.16 | 9. | Nantua-Chambery | 181km | Mountain Stage |
| 10.07.16 | - | Day off #1 | - | - |
| 11.07.16 | 10 | Perigieux-Bergerac | 179km | flat stage |
| 12.07.16 | 11 | Eymet-Pau | 202km | flat stage |
| 13.07.16 | 12 | Pau-Peryragudes | 214km | Mountain Stage |
| 14.07.16 | 13 | Saint Girons - Roix | 100km | Mountain Stage |
| 15.07.16 | 14 | Blagnac-Rodez | 181km | Wavy |
| 16.07.16 | 15 | Laissac-Sévérac L'Église - Le Puy-en-Velay | 189km | Wavy |
| 17.07.16 | - | Day off #2 | - | - |
| 18.07.16 | 16 | Le Puy-en-Velay - Romans-sur-Isere | 165km | Mountain Stage |
| 19.07.16 | 17 | La Mure - Serre Chevalier | 183km | Mountain Stage |
| 20.07.16 | 18 | Briancon-Izoard | 178km | Mountain Stage |
| 21.07.16 | 19 | Embrun - Salon de Provence | 220km | Wavy |
| 22.07.16 | 20 | Marseilles - Marseilles | 23km | individual time trial |
| 23.07.16 | 21 | Montgeron-Paris | 105km | flat stage |
It is quite unusual that the king's stage is on the program early in the race, when it goes to Chambéry at almost 5.000 meters of altitude via the Col de la Biche, the Colombier and the Mont du Chat. A very complicated situation for the classification drivers, since there will hardly be time to test their legs and their competitors beforehand and the cards will be laid on the table on the ninth day.
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Depending on the time intervals at this point in time, the infamous Iozard is likely to tip the scales this year. Climbing the Alps has been part of the Tour course many times, but this year it's making its debut as a stage finish. The 22 km long time trial in Marseille on the penultimate day offers another opportunity to catch up - even if it won't be easy given the short course.
The stages of the Tour de France 2017 in detail
Stage #1: Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf
Date: Saturday, 01. July 2017
Length: 14km
Type: Individual Time Trial
From a German perspective, the 2017 Tour de France starts with a highlight – of course: the Grand Départ in Düsseldorf. The almost 14km long course of the individual time trial runs along the banks of the Rhine without any major difficulties. Tony Martin - please take over!
Stage #2: Düsseldorf – Liège
Date: Sunday 02 July 2017
Length: 203,5km
Type: flat stage
On day two, the starting shot will be fired again in the German metropolis on the Rhine. From there it goes to Liège in Belgium and the flat finale should be the first prey for the sprinters in the field. Maybe the first success for Peter Sagan (BORA-hansgrohe) - or of course the German top sprinters Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) and André Greipel (Lotto Soudal).
Stage #3: Verviers – Longwy
Date: Monday 03 July 2017
Length: 212,5km
Type: Wavy
On the third day, it's through Luxembourg to the home country of the Tour de France. The bumpy 212km could be a case for a strong breakaway, but depending on the course of the stage, riders like Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) could also cheer on the slightly uphill final kilometer.
Stage #4: Mondorf-les-Bains - Vittel
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2017
Length: 207,5km
Type: flat stage
And another case for the sprinters, who get their money's worth in the first week of the 2017 Tour de France. If one of the fast men is in good early form here, the maillot jaune could be on the shoulders of a sprinter for a few days.
Stage #5: Vittel – La plance des belles filles
Date: Wednesday 05 July 2017
Length: 160,5km
Type: Mountainous (mountain arrival)
No more banter – after just five days, the classification drivers have to prove their form. Although the final ascent to La Planche des Belles Filles is not expected to be far apart due to the short length, the favorites will try to set their scent mark on the up to 20% steep ramps.
Stage #6: Vesoul – Tryoes
Date: Thursday 06 July 2017
Length: 216km
Type: flat stage
And one more stage for the sprinters in the first week. The second longest stage of this year's Tour de France leads to Troyes and the truly flat final kilometers are made for the sprinters and their trains.
Stage #7: Troyes - Nuits-Saint-Georges
Date: Friday 07 July 2017
Length: 213,5km
Type: Wavy
A thoroughly interesting profile for the stage chasers in the peloton awaits us on the seventh day of the Tour de France 2017. The flat, slightly wavy profile calls for a mass sprint, but a triumph for a strong breakaway group is not entirely impossible.
Stage #8: Dole - Station des Rousses
Date: Saturday, 08. July 2017
Length: 187,5km
Type: Mountainous
The next touchstone for the favorites awaits on the first Saturday of the tour. In the Jura massif, the main priority here is not to lose any time on the competition. Attacks from the big names shouldn't be expected, because Froome, Quintana and Co. will focus on the difficult following day.
Stage #9: Nantua – Chambery
Date: Sunday 09 July 2017
Length: 181,5km
Type: mountain stage
At the end of the first week of the tour, the king's stage awaits the riders. With almost 5.000 meters in altitude and three brutal climbs in the Jura, there is absolutely no room for weak phases. If you don't have a good day here today, you can probably tick off the overall ranking.
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Stage #10: Périgueux – Bergerac
Date: Tuesday 11 July 2017
Length: 178km
Type: flat stage
After the first day of rest, another flat stage awaits the peloton – those sprinters who are still there after the exertions so far will certainly be reluctant to miss out on victory here.
Stage #11: Eymet - Pau
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2017
Length: 203,5km
Type: flat stage
From the Jura massif we now head towards the Pyrenees. However, the route of the eleventh stage of the 2017 Tour de France still meanders along the foothills of the mountain range and should once again become a stage for the sprinters in the field.
Stage #12: Pau – Peyragudes
Date: Thursday 13 July 2017
Length: 214,5km
Type: mountain stage (mountain arrival)
The next amazing stage of the Tour de France 2017! More than 200 km long, four really complicated climbs and a mountain finish make it clear that the battle for the overall ranking is once again at stake here. The short but difficult last kilometer has a 200 meter long and average 16% incline.
Stage #13: Saint Girons – Foix
Date: Friday 14 July 2017
Length: 101km
Type: mountain stage
A rather unusual stage awaits the riders on the French national holiday. At only 100km, it is very short and although there are three climbs in the first category, not too much will happen here in the overall classification: The summit of the last climb is over 20km from the finish.
Stage #14: Blagnac – Rodez
Date: Saturday, 15. July 2017
Length: 181,5km
Type: Wavy
Up and down, up and down, up and down: The motto of the 14th stage of the 2017 Tour de France could be something like this. Perfect terrain for puncheurs and stage chasers, but even the second tier teams could try to ride in the spotlight here.
Stage #15: Laissac-Sévérac l'Église - Le Puy-en-Velay
Date: Sunday 16 July 2017
Length: 189,5km
Type: Wavy
Breakaways beware: Here's your chance to win a stage in the 2017 Tour de France. The stage isn't difficult enough to make the favorites sweat, but the terrain is made for a well-harmonized breakaway group or a brave soloist.
Stage #16: Le Puy-en-Velay - Romans-sur-Isère
Date: Tuesday 18 July 2017
Length: 165km
Type: Wavy
After the second day of rest, it's now time for the hot phase of the Grand Boucle. The finale calls for a bunch sprint – provided the sprinters are still in it and in position at the end of the grueling 165km to be in contention for a stage win.
Stage #17: La Mure - Serre-Chevalier
Date: Wednesday 19 July 2017
Length: 183km
Type: mountain stage
Now the decisive phase of the 2017 tour has begun. An extremely difficult alpine stage with two climbs of the highest category - the Croix de Fer and the Galibier - again offers the perfect stage to shake up the overall ranking.
Stage #18: Briancon - Izoard
Date: Thursday 20 July 2017
Length: 179,5km
Type: mountain stage (mountain arrival)
The Izoard is a good, old acquaintance, but in 2017 it was also a stage finish in the Tour de France for the first time. At the same time, the climbers among the classification riders should have their last opportunity to build up a cushion on the competition before the time trial the day after tomorrow.
Stage #19: Embrun - Salon-de-Provence
Date: Friday 21 July 2017
Length: 222,5km
Type: Wavy
Before the decision about the overall victory in the individual time trial is made the next day, it's back to Salon-de-Provence over a wavy profile. For many drivers it is certainly important to conserve energy here - not only because of this another chance for breakaways and soloists.
Stage #20: Marseille – Marseille
Date: Saturday, 22. July 2017
Length: 22,5km
Type: Individual Time Trial
Never before has an individual time trial taken place in the coastal metropolis of Mareseille. The Giro d'Italia recently showed how exciting such a constellation with a late time trial can be - even if in Marseille large time gaps of 22,5 km can only be made up to a limited extent.
Stage #21: Montgeron – Paris
Date: Sunday 23 July 2017
Length: 103km
Type: flat stage
Sure - nothing happens here anymore! The question will be: who will bring home the prestigious victory in Paris and which driver can be celebrated as the 2017 Tour winner?
