Tour de France 2025 - Prediction stage 6

Thursday July 10th 2025: Stage 6 - Bayeux – Vire-Normandie (201.5 km, punchy)

The sixth stage is a real battle of attrition through the heart of Normandy, with six categorised climbs and over 3,500 metres of elevation gain. The sixth stage is a real war of attrition through the heart of Normandy, with six categorised climbs and over 3,500 metres of elevation spread over 201.5 kilometres. The course is continuously up and down, making it difficult to find a rhythm. After the start in historic Bayeux, the route takes you along narrow roads, through forests and along vast fields. The first half of the stage contains some long, running sections, but the focus is clearly on the second half.

The Côte du Mont Pinçon (3.7 km at 4.5%) is one of the longest climbs of the day and can already thin out the peloton considerably. This is followed by the Côte de la Rançonnière, Côte de Mortain Cote 314 and the Côte de Juvigny-le-Tertre, all short but steep. The Côte de Vaudry (1.2 km at 7.2%) is the last categorised climb, just a few kilometres from the finish in Vire-Normandie. This final climb is ideal for punchers who want to strike in the final metres.

The scenario of the day will depend on the development of the race. Attackers will certainly have a chance here if the peloton gives them space, but strong punchers can also strike in the final. Due to the difficult profile and the succession of climbs, many riders will be dropped early, allowing a select group to compete for the victory. GC riders must be alert, as time differences are possible on this demanding terrain. The finish in Vire-Normandie is uphill, which makes it extra tough after such a gruelling day.

📺Eurosport 1 (12.15 u), Sporza (13:45 u)
⏰12.45 u
🏁17.15 u
⛅️Sunny, 28 degrees, weak wind (1 a 2 Bf)