The stages of the Tour de France 2024 and the altitudes: the route in summary

Florence, 28 June 2024 – Everything is ready for the 111th edition of Tour de France which will start on Saturday 29 June from Florence with three stages entirely in Italy. Departure therefore from Tuscany with first arrival in Rimini, then the Cesenatico-Bologna in honor of Pantani and finally the Piacenza-Torino to close the Grand Depart 2024. The Grande Boucle offers one of the most spectacular editions not only as a route but also as a lot of participants (pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic ed evenepoel over all). 3.498 total kilometers from Florence to Nice, no arrival in Paris because preparations for the Olympics are already underway, with 7 high mountain stages and 4 uphill finishes. However, the time trial kilometers are few, only 59 and divided into two stages. There will also be the dirt road in Troyes for a small Strade Bianche. Let's see the secrets of the route.

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Stage 1 Florence-Rimini 206 kilometres, 29 June

The first stage of the Tour was a busy one with interesting passages in the Apennines and seven GPMs. He starts at the beginning with the Tre Faggi, but pay attention to the end with a rapid sequence with Barbotto, San Leo, Montemaggio and San Marino, the latter placed 27 kilometers from the finish. Flat finish.

Stage 2 Cesenatico-Bologna 199 kilometres, 30 June

Hamlet in honor of Pantani and where the big names will have to be ready. Monticino and Gallisterna are climbed at the start of the stage, then at the end Botteghino di Zocca, Montecalvo and then San Luca twice with the last climb 19 minutes from the finish line. Final dive towards Bologna and the arrival in via Irnerio in the center.

Stage 3 Piacenza-Turin 230 kilometres, 1 July

The great Italian start of the Tour de France ends with a flat stage from Piacenza to Turin. There are three GPMs but all fourth category and it will be the first sprint finish of the 2024 Tour.

Stage 4 Pinerolo-Valloire 139 kilometres, 2 July

First high mountain stage of the 2024 Tour with an impact on the ranking. Short but very tough fraction, in fact you climb Sestriere, Monginevro and Galibier. The latter is located 19 from the finish line, all diving towards Valloire.

Stage 5 Saint Jean de Maurienne-Saint Vulbas 177 kilometres, 3 July

Second stage for sprinters at the Tour. There are two GPs but of the fourth category which will not impact the progress of the race. The group can encourage a group sprint finish.

Stage 6 Macon-Dijon 163 kilometers, 4 July

Sprinters still protagonists at the Tour de France with a fairly short sixth stage and with only one fourth category Gpm at the start. Then a lot of plain towards Dijon for a sprint finish (wind permitting).

Stage 7 Nuits Saint Georges-Gevrey Chambertin 25 kilometres, 5 July

Second watershed for the general classification after the Galibier: the 25 kilometer time trial takes place in Gevrey which is almost totally flat apart from a slight climb halfway towards Curley. You will have to pedal hard and at high frequencies.

Stage 8 Semur en Auxois-Colombey 183 kilometres, 6 July

Moved stage, probably suitable for a long-range escape but not impacting the general classification. There are many climbs at the beginning but of third and fourth category and in general a rough route which should favor the brave. There will be no ground for attacks between the big names.

Stage 9 Troyes-Troyes 199 kilometres, 7 July

Maximum attention to the ninth stage of the Tour which is a small Strade Bianche with 14 sectors of dirt and dust. The last six sectors are enclosed in the final 32 kilometers and for the big names in the general there will be only one mission: to avoid trouble.

Stage 10 Orleans-Saint Armand Montrond 187 kilometres, 9 July

The tenth stage will still be 'rest'. No GPM scheduled, lots of flat terrain and some ups and downs between the Loiret and the Cher. Last push to Bruere Allichamps less than ten from the finish line.

Stage 11 Evaux les Bains-Le Lioran 211 kilometres, 10 July

Interesting fraction and one that will see the champions fighting for the yellow jersey pay attention. Quite tough finish first with the Col de Neronne, then with the Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol 28 from the finish line, but it's not over because in the last kilometers there are still the tears of Col de Pertus and Font de Cere.

Stage 12 Aurillac-Villeneuve sur Lot 203 kilometres, 11 July

Interlocutory stage with three Gpm halfway through but all easy and non-selective. Final made of ups and downs but the sprint finish should be quite obvious.

Stage 13 Agen-Pau 163 kilometres, 12 July

Another fraction not particularly relevant in the economy of the general classification with only two fourth category tears in the final but nothing that could upset the fight for the yellow jersey. In Pau it's either an escape or a sprint finish.

Stage 14 Pau-Saint Lary Soulan 151 kilometres, 13 July

We finally return to the 2024 Tour. A fundamental stage for the general classification with three impressive passes. We start with the Tourmalet (19 kilometres), then Horquette Ancizan (another 8) and finally climb towards Pla d'Adet for 10 kilometers at 8%.

Stage 15 Loudenvielle-Plateau de Beille 197 kilometres, 14 July

The second week still ends on an uphill note. Mountain stage from the first kilometers with Peyresourde, Mente and Portet d'Aspet, then valley floor that anticipates the finale with Col d'Agnes, Port de Lers and final climb of 15 kilometers towards Plateau de Beille.

Stage 16 Gruissan-Nimes 188 kilometres, 16 July

Fraction to catch your breath after the second day of rest with only one Cote at the halfway point. The group will be able to keep the race closed for a sprint finish.

Stage 17 Saint Paul Trois-Superdevoluy 177 kilometres, 17 July

Flat stage for three quarters but very interesting in the end. You climb the second category of Col Bayard, then the first category with the Col du Noyer and finally the third category climb of 4 kilometers towards Superdevoluy.

Stage 18 Gap-Barcelonnette 179 kilometres, 18 July

Fraction for escapes, but perhaps not for big names in general. There is very little plain but the climbs are short and all third category. We start with the Col du Festre, then Corps, Manse, Saint Apollinaire, and Desmoiselles, this one located 40 from the finish line. Pay attention to the finish because the road climbs slightly in the last twenty kilometers towards the finish line.

Stage 19 Embrun-Isola 2000 144 kilometres, 19 July

Last two high mountain stages to decide the general classification. Stage with Col de Vars, Cime de la Bonnette (22 kilometers and summit at 2802 metres) and finally a climb towards the finish line of Isola 2000 of 16 kilometers at 7%.

Stage 20 Nice-Col de la Couillole 132 kilometres, 20 July

Last mountain stage of the 2024 Tour. We start with the Col de Braus, then the famous Col de Turini, used in the classic Monte Carlo rally, then Col de la Colmiane 40km from the finish. And finally uphill arrival on the Col de Couillole of 15 kilometers at 7.1%

Stage 21 Monaco-Nice 33 kilometres, 21 July

The Tour ends with a time trial after more than thirty years. No catwalk in Paris, already busy for the Olympics, but rather a 33 kilometer time trial finishing in Nice. It won't be easy because in the middle there will be the second category of La Turbie and also the Col d'Eze shortly after. Downhill finish towards Nice with the last five kilometers being flat. Upon arrival, the winner of the 111th edition of the Tour will be announced.