The leading sprinters won’t want to miss this golden opportunity. This stage through the forests of the Sologne and the countryside of the Berry region doesn’t feature any significant hurdles. Beyond Chapelle-d’Angillon, home to a medieval castle where there’s a tribute to local-born writer Alain-Fournier, the riders will complete a wide loop around the Val d’Auron reservoir. The finale in Bourges features a long straight that’s a rising false flat, the last 900m averaging 2%.
Marion Rousse commentary
October 22
nd
2026
- 11:40
Orléans > Bourges
