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
- First sprinter stage: post-Pyrenean recovery day suits pure sprinters.
- Pau finish: historic Tour town that has hosted finishes for over a century.
- Sprint trains organise: lead-out specialists target the flat final 5km.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Pure bunch sprint expected. Watch lead-out trains positioning into Pau city centre.