The Route
Nice to Paris - 686 Km
It’s a challenging start to Stage Two with a cool 165km to cover between Mandelieu and Pertius. The second day is equally hard, with the team facing another 149km in the saddle to reach Montelimar in Provence. But day three is un morceau de gateau. Starting in Lapalisse, the team will again mount their bikes for the next 100km to Nevers and a bed for the night. The penultimate day of stage two sees the teams cycling 133 km from Nevers to Chablis where they’ll refuel for the final day of Stage 2 – Chablis to Paris St. Denis & the Stade de France, 104 km away.
Stage 2
Day 1: 18 Feb - 165 Km
There are some big climbs to kick start the second leg but fortunately many kilometres of flat cycling too. The 165km route through many of Provence’s vineyards finishes in Pertuis.
Day 2: 19 Feb - 149 Km
149km and a similar level of difficulty as the first day of Stage 2 with plenty of hills but plenty of flat patches to recover on. In order to navigate part of the Alps (unpassable at this time of year) there will be a bus waiting at La Begude de Manzenc ready to take the team to St Etienne.
Day 3: 20 Feb - 101 Km
Compared to the first 2 days, a mere 101km between Lapalisse and Nevers will be a walk in the park. Fingers crossed for no snow.
Day 4: 21 Feb - 133 Km
Another 133km and another wine region. This time the tour finishes up in the beautiful Chablis – enjoy!
Day 5: 22 Feb - 138 Km
A modest 138km in the saddle takes the team to the end of the second stage and stop number 2 on this 6 Nations tour, the Stade de France.
