Stage 6
Pau → Gavarnie-Gèdre
Stage 6 is the Pyrenean queen stage of week 1 — 186km from Pau (the historic Pyrenees gateway town) to a summit finish at Gavarnie-Gèdre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The route crosses iconic Pyrenean cols including the Aubisque or Tourmalet before the final climb to Gavarnie. GC-decisive day with HC-category climbing and a high-altitude summit finish.
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Stage 6 is the Pyrenean queen stage of week 1 — 186km from Pau (the historic Pyrenees gateway town) to a summit finish at Gavarnie-Gèdre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The route crosses iconic Pyrenean cols including the Aubisque or Tourmalet before the final climb to Gavarnie. GC-decisive day with HC-category climbing and a high-altitude summit finish.
What to follow
- Queen stage of week 1: HC-category Pyrenean climbing across the Hautes-Pyrénées.
- Gavarnie-Gèdre is a UNESCO World Heritage site — historic Pyrenees finishing town.
- GC selection: the standings after stage 6 effectively shape the first week's podium leaders.
When to tune in
Watch the final climb to Gavarnie — solo attacks 8-10km from the line are the typical winning move on Pyrenean summit finishes.