The technical sheet for the 17th stage
- Expected arrival between 5:05 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Difficulties of the day
> Km 28.4 Col des Saisies (13.4 km at 5.1%) – 1st category.
> Km 66.7 Col du Cormet de Roselend (19.9 km at 6%) – 1st category.
> Km 105.7 Côte de Longefoy (6.6 km at 7.5%) – 2nd category.
> Km 159.1 s Col de la Loze (28.1, km at 6%) – Out of category.
- Intermediate sprint: Km 119.7 – Beaufort.
- Remembrance of Henri Desgrangre: Km 159.1 Col de la Loze.
- Last mile: uphill (10.8%). Last straight line of 370 meters including 50 on sight.
The suspense of the Tour, already well tainted during the time trial the day before this 17th stage, almost took a big hit when Pogacar fell at the start of the stage. Fortunately, it was more fear than harm. 70 km from the finish, the breakaway made up of 30 riders, including 2 Belgians (Devenyns and Benoot), and the inevitable Ciccone and his polka dot jersey who took the 10 points at Cormet de Roselend. The Colombian Egan Bernal fell during the descent of the Côte de Longefoy but was able to get back on the road almost directly.
