Stage 17: Bagnères-de-Luchon to Peyragudes
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When: Thursday 19th July
Starting Point: Bagneres-de-Luchon
End Point: Peyragudes
Distance: 143.5km
Type: High Mountain
Bagneres-de-Luchon - Peyragudes, 143.5km
The final mountain route and the riders will have to make good use of it if they want to defend their position. The king of the mountain will be crowned and also the team that handle the mountain will be also revealed. Some would argue this would be yet another tough mountain to bare but many will see this as a crucial winning position to keep if the yellow jersey is their dream. The most tricky thing about this route is that there is no flat for the rider to enjoy, it is literally what goes up, must come down and this is where the mountain that will show some risk takers.
Key factor
Stage 17 will see the last five mountains to cover and they vary but one thing is true, there will be no flat so there will be no hiding. Col de Mente is first up at 1349m high and 9.3km to cover, second one is at 797m with 6.0km climb, while Cote de Burs is a little climb at 1.2km but steep, then the fourth mountain is at 1755m for Port de Bales for 11.7km and final mountain on the Tour de France is Peyragudes for 15.km distance to cover. There will be no rest and no wonder people say you got to earn the yellow jersey when you get to Pyrenees.
Final Standing after the race in 2012 Tour de France's Stage 17.
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