2.UWT
Stage 2 · HILLY
Monday, June 8, 2026
Stage 2
Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux → Le Puy en Velay
Stage 2 is a 237.3km long hilly stage from Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux (Isère) through the Massif Central foothills to a Le Puy en Velay finish. The longest stage of the race; attritional rather than explosive. Reduced bunch finish or breakaway success expected.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 2 is a 237.3km long hilly stage from Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux (Isère) through the Massif Central foothills to a Le Puy en Velay finish. The longest stage of the race; attritional rather than explosive. Reduced bunch finish or breakaway success expected.
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- Longest stage at 237.3km: attritional Massif Central terrain rather than explosive climbing.
- Le Puy en Velay finish: historic French volcanic town with photogenic cathedral backdrop.
- Pre-TTT day: legs are tested before the team-time-trial reshapes GC.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Watch the breakaway composition — long stages favor opportunists. Reduced sprint finish typical if break is caught.