2.UWT
Stage 13 · HILLY
Friday, July 17, 2026
Stage 13
Dole → Belfort
Stage 13 covers 205km from Dole (Jura foothills) to Belfort across the Vosges foothills. Hilly transitional stage warming up the peloton for Stage 14 Le Markstein. Reduced bunch finish or breakaway expected on the punchy closing terrain.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 13 covers 205km from Dole (Jura foothills) to Belfort across the Vosges foothills. Hilly transitional stage warming up the peloton for Stage 14 Le Markstein. Reduced bunch finish or breakaway expected on the punchy closing terrain.
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- Vosges warm-up: hilly Jura-Vosges transition before Stage 14 Markstein.
- Belfort historic city: famous for its Lion of Belfort sculpture.
- Pre-mountain bridge stage: GC may sit back.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Watch the closing hills — punchy attacks 15-20km from line typical for hilly bridge stages.