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Tour de France 2024: Detailed Stage 14 Overview
Stage Profile and Statistics
Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France will be a demanding mountainous stage, featuring:
- 46 vertical kilometers (climbs and descents)
- 1 intermediate sprint point
- 3 categorized climbs:
- Col d'Aspin (1st category)
- Col du Tourmalet (Hors Categorie)
- Col de Luz-Ardiden (Hors Categorie)
Stage Route and Key Cities
The stage will start in Pau and finish at Pla d'Adet, covering approximately 230 kilometers.
The route will pass through the following key cities and towns:
- Lourdes
- Argelès-Gazost
- Cauterets
- Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Stage Significance
Stage 14 will be the first stage in the Pyrenees mountain range, introducing the riders to the most challenging terrain of the Tour.
The three categorized climbs, particularly the iconic Col du Tourmalet and Col de Luz-Ardiden, are expected to test the limits of the peloton.
This stage could potentially shake up the overall standings and provide insight into the contenders for the yellow jersey.
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