Tour de France 2025: Montmartre to Stage Final Day

Strategic Insights -

The traditional final stage of the Tour de France is set to become the most unpredictable in years as race organisers ASO introduce three climbs of Montmartre, potentially altering the battle for the yellow jersey on the last day of the race. This year's final stage, which will take place on July 27, will see the riders tackle four passes of the classic Champs-Elysees circuit, before ascending the category-four hill, the Cote de la Butte Montmartre, three times. The final climb is just 6.1km from the finish, and could seriously alter the complexion of the race.

Key Takeaways:

  • The final stage of the Tour de France 2025 will take place on July 27 and will include three climbs of Montmartre.
  • The stage will be 132.3km long and will start in Mantes-la-Ville before heading to Paris.
  • The riders will climb the category-four hill, the 1.1km Cote de la Butte Montmartre, three times, passing the Sacré-Coeur basilica each time.
  • The final climb is just 6.1km from the finish and could seriouslalter the complexion of the race.
  • The introduction of Montmartre climbs will present a logistical challenge, with a large peloton moving through very narrow streets and jostling for position ahead of each ascent to avoid losing time.
  • Both the general classification and sprinters' teams will be fighting to be at the front of the bunch.
  • The climbs and cobbled roads of Montmartre could see some sprinters distanced, while they could also provide GC riders a springboard for a late attack if the overall standings are not sewn up by them.

Statistics:

  • The final stage of the Tour de France 2025 will take place on July 27.
  • The stage will be 132.3km long.
  • The riders will climb the Cote de la Butte Montmartre three times, with the final climb being 6.1km from the finish.
  • The riders will also tackle four passes of the classic Champs-Elysees circuit.

Sources:

  • [Tweet by @LeTour, 21 May 2025] "4 passages sur le circuit classique des Champs-Elysées avant de partir 3 fois à l'assaut de la rue Lepic ! Voici le... pic.twitter.com/MishJmsARx"
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