2025 TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE 20
Stage 20: Nantua → Pontarlier · 184.2 km · ≈ 2 900 m+
A rolling route through the Jura is the final chance for a breakaway or GC move. From lakeside Nantua the riders face Côte de Valfin, Côte de Longeville and Côte du Pavé des Gardes before descending into Pontarlier. This is the last strategic contest—a final mountain playground before the ceremonial finale.
With just under 2 900 m of climbing and a constant series of punchy ascents, this is made for opportunists. If the GC is settled, expect freedom for a break by those who still might have a chance at the Polka Dots. If not, expect team-led, highly intense racing from the start.
Attack-minded climbers like Gaudu or Pinot or classic breakaway specialists will look to seize the day. But if yellow remains within reach, GC teams may chase down moves to keep the jersey safe ahead of Paris.
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COMMENTS FROM RACE DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN PRUDHOMME - STAGE 20:
“At this stage of the Tour, there’ll still be some in-form riders who haven’t yet managed to claim a victory bouquet. They’ll all be keen to get into the breakaway, but the selection process will be tough, thanks especially to the ascent of the Col de la Croix de la Serra. The hilly profile of the final third of the stage will give the strongest riders the chance to break away and finish solo or in a small group in the capital of absinthe.” (Tour de France Stage 20).
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Official post-race summary for Stage 20 (from letour.fr)