Saint-Étienne to Brioude

Stage 9 - Sunday, 14 July - 170 km (106 mi)

< Stage 8 - Home - Stage 10 >

The Stage

A tough day that could suit a breakaway or a final selection could be made on the Côte de Saint-Just, a 3.7km climb with an average 7.3% slope, 13kms from the finish at Brioude. Could suit a rider with a sprint who can get over the hills; Valverde or Sagan. It's Bastille Day today; the day French riders want to win on more than any other; Alaphilippe maybe? The mayor will be on hand for the festivities.

Winner: Daryl Impey

Tour Touristique

Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe (St. Michael of the Needle) is a chapel in Aiguilhe, near Le Puy-en-Velay, France. The chapel is reached by 268 steps carved into the rock. It was built in 969 on a volcanic plug 85 metres (279 ft) high. The surface on top of the plug is 57 metres (187 ft) in diameter.

View attached image.

View attached image.

View attached image.