A transitional day between the time trial and the high Alps. Rolling early climbs give way to a flatter finale into Voiron — a reduced bunch sprint, or a breakaway, depending on who has the legs.
KEY CLIMBS
Col de Couz
6.3 km · 4.4% avg
Col des Prés
8.1 km · 5.2% avg
THE TACTICAL READ
WHO IT SUITS
A breakaway or a depleted bunch of fast men — a survival day wedged between the time trial and the high Alps.
WHAT TO WATCH
Whether the sprinters' teams have the numbers and the will to chase, or concede the day to a break with the Alps looming.
ROADMAN PREDICTION
A break or a reduced sprint, with the GC riders content to hide. The contenders treat this as the last quiet day before three Alpine summit finishes decide the race.
THE DAILY DEBRIEF
Anthony’s daily Tour podcast lands here on the evening of the stage.
VIDEO COMING SOON
Anthony's putting the finishing touches on the film.
Stage 17 Debrief — Chambéry to Voiron
The sprint, the tactics, the day's talking points — Anthony's debrief from Chambéry to Voiron.
TRAIN FOR IT
The Roadman content that builds what Stage 17 asks for.
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