Stage 1 Biars-sur-Cère - Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (166.8km)
Stage 1 of the is immediately a demanding opener. Over 166.5 kilometres, the riders will face no less than 2,715 metres of elevation gain. The rolling route, featuring several short climbs, is expected to make for a tough and selective race. In the finale towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, punchers and climbers should have the advantage, while a bunch sprint seems highly unlikely.
| Date | Wednesday 20 May |
| Start |  Biars-sur-Cère |
| Finish | Saint-Cirq-Lapopie |
| Distance | 166.8 km |
| Elevation gain | 2715 m |
| Start time | 12:30 |
| Expected finish | 16:27-17:03 |
Stage 1 Biars-sur-Cère - Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (166.8km)
Stage 1 of the is immediately a demanding opener. Over 166.5 kilometres, the riders will face no less than 2,715 metres of elevation gain. The rolling route, featuring several short climbs, is expected to make for a tough and selective race. In the finale towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, punchers and climbers should have the advantage, while a bunch sprint seems highly unlikely.