2.UWT
Stage 11 · FLAT
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Stage 11
Vichy → Nevers
Stage 11 is 161km flat from Vichy (the spa town) to Nevers along the Loire river valley. Mid-Tour sprinter's opportunity on textbook flat French countryside. Lead-out trains have plenty of room to organise on the open Loire roads.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 11 is 161km flat from Vichy (the spa town) to Nevers along the Loire river valley. Mid-Tour sprinter's opportunity on textbook flat French countryside. Lead-out trains have plenty of room to organise on the open Loire roads.
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- Vichy spa-town origin: historic French resort city as Tour start.
- Loire valley: pancake-flat across central France.
- Sprinter's day: pure bunch finish expected.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Bunch sprint expected. Watch lead-out organization in the final 5km on the flat Loire run-in.