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Liège–Bastogne-Liège (Women)
The 10th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes extends the route slightly from Bastogne to Liège, approximately 156km with ten climbs and 2,200m of elevation gain. Unlike previous years, the women skip the Côte de Saint-Roch, instead opening with the Col de Haussire at km 28.9. The decisive stretch begins with Wanne (3.6km at 5.1%) at 88.4km to go, followed quickly by Stockeu (1km at 12.5%) and Haute-Levée (2.2km at 7.5%). After the Col du Rosier (4.4km at 5.9% with 63.3km to go) and Maquisard, the race attacks the iconic La Redoute with 34km remaining, then Côte de Cornémont and Côte des Forges, before the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons (1.3km at 11%) serves as the final launchpad 13.4km from the line. A flat, fast run-in to Liège follows.
Where to watch
⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.
Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Women)
Where the race is made
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- Defending champion Kim Le Court-Pienaar is OUT after wrist fracture at Flanders — title is wide open
- New climbs Col du Maquisard and Côte de Desnié before La Redoute mean fewer survivors and a more climber-friendly race than ever
- Vollering bidding for third LBL crown to match the Anna van der Breggen-era dominance
- FDJ-SUEZ vs SD Worx-Protime vs Visma trident — the three super-teams set the tactical chessboard
Form book & lore
First held in 2017, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes quickly established itself as one of the toughest one-day events on the women's calendar, following the men's template across the Ardennes hills. The race's 10 editions have seen dominance from Anna van der Breggen, Demi Vollering, and Elisa Longo Borghini among others. As the closing Ardennes Monument, it rewards riders who have carried form through Amstel Gold and Flèche Wallonne.
When to tune in
The key window for viewing is the final 90 minutes - from the Wanne-Stockeu-Haute-Levée trio at 88km to go through to the finish. La Redoute at 34km remaining is historically where the winning move is launched; if the group is still together on the Roche-aux-Faucons, watch for explosive attacks in the final 13km. Spoiler caution: avoid YouTube autoplay and sidebar recommendations as these frequently preview the finale.