Stage 13 starts from Châtel-Guyon, the hometown of Rémi Cavagna, the strong rouleur of Deceuninck-Quick Step, and finishes at Puy Mary, a volcanic climb in the Massif Central. It’s the territory of Romain Bardet who gave his name to a bike path RBX (Romain Bardet Experience) very appreciated by fun riders. There’s a total elevation gain of 4400 metres in that stage, it’s the biggest of all 21 stages this year! It means the favourites could use the terrain to fire up the race. But attackers like Julian Alaphilippe who have evidenced their ambitions yesterday will try to make the most of the hardest stage in the Massif Central. Auvergne is also the historical region Alaphilippe hails from, even though he’s from a less mountainous part than this one. Defending champion Egan Bernal believes the finish atop the Puy Mary is suitable for differences between the favourites of the 107th Tour de France.
