The peloton comes out of three grueling stages in the Alps in overwhelming heat.
The temperatures will still be just as high between Bourg d'Oisans and Saint-Etienne, but the terrain will be less formidable, even if a few climbs are on the programme.
The peloton will no doubt be keen to slow down a little, even if we can count on a few breakaways to liven up the day.
The profile should allow the sprinters to compete for victory with a final cut for them on a wide track.
To discover
The route of the Tour de France 2022
The general classification of the Tour de France
LIVE – Tour de France 2022: the fight begins to take the breakaway
The finish is estimated at 5.37 p.m. with an average of 45 km/h for a 13th stage to follow on France 3 at 12.55 p.m. then France 2 from 3 p.m.
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