Stage 6 Clermont-Ferrand - Ambert (123.7km)
The sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 is a crucial race for the general classification. In the Massif Central, the riders must overcome 2500 meters of elevation gain, with the majority concentrated in the last 44 kilometers. The stage starts in Clermont-Ferrand, a city with a growing Tour de France Femmes history and memories of strong performances by Lotte Kopecky and Liane Lippert in 2023.
After a relatively calm first sixty kilometers featuring the Côte de Courpière (2.4 km at 5.8%) and Côte d’Augerolles (3 km at 5.1%), the real challenge begins. The approach to the Col du Béal (10.2 km at 5.6%) is a false flat, but this long climb marks the first significant test of the day. While not world-famous, this climb once served as the backdrop for a memorable stage in the Critérium du Dauphiné, starring Wilco Kelderman. After a short descent, the riders immediately face the Col du Chansert (6.3 km at 5.5%), and as the finale, the route offers the Côte de Valcivières (4.5 km at 5.3%), with its summit twelve kilometers before the finish. A fast descent brings the riders to the finish in Ambert (known for Fourme d’Ambert cheese), where the general classification will undoubtedly be shaken up significantly.
| Date | Thursday 31 July |
| Start |  Clermont-Ferrand |
| Finish | Ambert |
| Distance | 123.7 km |
| Elevation gain | 2478 m |
| Start time | 14:00 |
| Expected finish | 17:33-17:55 |
Stage 6 Clermont-Ferrand - Ambert (123.7km)
The sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 is a crucial race for the general classification. In the Massif Central, the riders must overcome 2500 meters of elevation gain, with the majority concentrated in the last 44 kilometers. The stage starts in Clermont-Ferrand, a city with a growing Tour de France Femmes history and memories of strong performances by Lotte Kopecky and Liane Lippert in 2023.
After a relatively calm first sixty kilometers featuring the Côte de Courpière (2.4 km at 5.8%) and Côte d’Augerolles (3 km at 5.1%), the real challenge begins. The approach to the Col du Béal (10.2 km at 5.6%) is a false flat, but this long climb marks the first significant test of the day. While not world-famous, this climb once served as the backdrop for a memorable stage in the Critérium du Dauphiné, starring Wilco Kelderman. After a short descent, the riders immediately face the Col du Chansert (6.3 km at 5.5%), and as the finale, the route offers the Côte de Valcivières (4.5 km at 5.3%), with its summit twelve kilometers before the finish. A fast descent brings the riders to the finish in Ambert (known for Fourme d’Ambert cheese), where the general classification will undoubtedly be shaken up significantly.