Stage 13: Loudenvielle > Peyragudes (July 18)

2025 TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE 13

Stage 13: Loudenvielle → Peyragudes (11  km ITT · 650 m+)

Today the peloton faces a feared hill climb time trial, a high‑octane test bound to shake up the overall standings. After 2–3 km of flat in Loudenvielle, riders turn onto the 8 km ascent averaging around 7.8 %, before tackling a brutal final kilometre that spikes to 13–16 % straight up a wildly unique airport runway.

We’d rather ride up this than land a plane here 🫣

Loudenvielle sits in the scenic Louron Valley, a tranquil ski-resort town with a thermally rich history and a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and lakes. It has seen Tour action before, when Laurent Brochard won here in 1997 on Bastille Day wearing the polka-dots.

The ascent to Peyragudes climbs from roughly 960 m to over 1600 m at the ski station. The steepest quarter-mile hits 11.4 %, and the toughest continuous mile averages 8.7 %. This is a relentlessly steep grind that rewards and punishes in equal measure - no place for a time trial bike.

General classification favorites and punching climbers will eye this point. Remco Evenepoel is arguably the best rider for this discipline considering his mix of power and climbing prowess.  Tadej Pogačar’s time trial strength combined with certain GC flair makes him a prime candidate, while Jonas Vingegaard must ride smart to limit damage.

The KOM standings could also be shaken. A clear ride to the finish could allow Evenepoel or Pogačar to pick up significant time and points. However, the polka-dot jersey remains within reach of riders who avoid cracks and lose only seconds.

This is a stage of glory or disaster. It’s loud, personal, and pure. Expect solitary efforts drenched in drama - riders suffering in front of the cameras as they seek victory or survival. The gaps may be small in real terms, but for morale and momentum, they’ll feel enormous.

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COMMENTS FROM RACE DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN PRUDHOMME - STAGE 13:

“The Peyragudes climb has developed quite a reputation, particularly the final few hundred metres that give access to the altiport, where the Tour favourites have been scattered as they make their very last effort up to the line. Always formidable, there won’t be the slightest opportunity for any respite in this time trial up this steep ascent. The riders will have barely two kilometres to gain momentum before they’re onto the climb of the Peyresourde.” (Tour de France Stage 13).

KOM Corner

Official post-race summary for Stage 13 (from letour.fr)