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Calendar/Tour de France/Stage 5
2.UWT Stage 5 · FLAT Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Stage 5
Lannemezan → Pau

Stage 5 is 158km flat from Lannemezan in the Pyrenean foothills to Pau — the historic Pyrenees-gateway town. First true sprinter stage of the race after the climbing weekend. Flat run-in to Pau with technical city-centre finishing kilometres.

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§ 01 — The Course

What the stage looks like

Stage 5 is 158km flat from Lannemezan in the Pyrenean foothills to Pau — the historic Pyrenees-gateway town. First true sprinter stage of the race after the climbing weekend. Flat run-in to Pau with technical city-centre finishing kilometres.

§ 03 — Storylines

What to follow

§ 04 — Viewing Notes

When to tune in

Pure bunch sprint expected. Watch lead-out trains positioning into Pau city centre.