COMMENTARY FROM MARION ROUSSE

Starting with a loop to greet the Danish royal family, owners of the Château de Cayx, this long stage should provide a pleasant opening section in the magnificent Lot valley. Things will get more complicated with 40km to go when there are four successive tough climbs, including the Côte Saint-Pierre, that will make for a very demanding finish.

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