Another stage with 'sprint' written all over it. There are two 4th-category climbs heading south-west from the Champagne centre of Épernay, but little to trouble the sprinters and their teams heading into Montargis.
Expect the traditional first week formula of ‘breakaway + chase = sprint’ to apply. The last time the Tour headed into Montargis the fastmen held sway, as Belgian-based Australian Robbie McEwen romped to victory in 2005.
Stage map
Stage profile
-
![]()
Bardet motivated by 2020 Tour de France's 'beautiful route'
This year's polka-dot jersey winner already looking forward to returning to La Grande Boucle -
![]()
Gordon wins stage 4 of Crocodile Trophy to increase overall lead
Dominant display by South African puts daylight between him and second-placed England -
![]()
Matt White: The back end of the 2020 Tour de France is very hard but the difficulties start straight away
Mitchelton-Scott sports director happy with route that could suit Yates brothers and Chaves -
![]()
Ewan says possibly only 3 or 4 sprint stages in 2020 Tour de France route
'There are not so many opportunities for us' says winner of three stages in 2019
