Stage 3
Geneva → Poligny
Stage 3 from Geneva crosses into France for the first time and covers 157km to Poligny in the Jura. Officially flagged hilly per route information — the Jura's rolling vineyards and short steep climbs make this a transitional stage that could go either to a reduced sprint or a successful breakaway.
Watch this stage
⚠️ Spoiler warning: disable autoplay and avoid sidebar recommendations to stay spoiler-free.
What the stage looks like
Stage 3 from Geneva crosses into France for the first time and covers 157km to Poligny in the Jura. Officially flagged hilly per route information — the Jura's rolling vineyards and short steep climbs make this a transitional stage that could go either to a reduced sprint or a successful breakaway.
What to follow
- Border-crossing stage: peloton enters France for the first time after two Swiss days.
- Jura terrain is classic breakaway country — short climbs and rolling roads reward opportunists.
- Bridge stage between flat sprinting and the Dijon ITT — riders save matches for tomorrow's decisive solo effort.
When to tune in
Watch the breakaway composition — if the morning move contains GC-relevant riders, the peloton has to chase. Otherwise expect a reduced bunch sprint.