Sunday 23 August 2026
Stage 4
Saint-Vallier
Semur-en-Auxois
| Distance |
151 km (94 mi) |
|---|---|
| Climbing |
+1,363 m (4,472 ft) |
| Time cuts |
n/a
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| GPX file | Download |
| Timetable (estimated) | PDF (103.64 KB) |
| Rider | Gaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Aubin SPARFEL | 03:05:27 | |
| Mattia NEGRENTE |
+ 00:00:02
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| Riccardo LORELLO |
+ 00:00:02
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| 4 | Mads VANDEN EYNDE |
+ 00:00:02
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| 5 | Thomas CAPRA |
+ 00:00:02
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| Rider | Gaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Niels DRIESEN | ||
| 2 | Kasper HAUGLAND |
00:00
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| 3 | Lorenzo FINN |
00:00
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| 4 | Miguel MARIN MARTINEZ |
+ 00:00:29
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| 5 | Thom VAN DER WERFF |
+ 00:00:36
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Located right next to the “Route des Grands Vins” and in the heart of an area rich in heritage, Saint-Vallier offers visitors a genuine, nature-filled, and welcoming escape; it is an ideal starting point for walking and nature enthusiasts.
Situated in the heart of the Saône-et-Loire department along the banks of the Bourbince and Limace rivers, Saint-Vallier—the seventh-largest town in Saône-et-Loire and the fifth-largest in terms of urbanized area in France—stands out as a dynamic, pleasant place to live, driven by the energy of its local associations and residents.
In the heart of the “Les Gautherets” neighborhood, the Place des Gueules Noires serves as a reminder of the mining past that shaped the soul of Saint-Vallier.
Saint-Vallier also offers numerous community support initiatives designed to assist families in their daily lives, foster the inclusion of people of all ages with disabilities, and create appealing spaces for young people.
A jewel of the Côte-d’Or in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, Semur-en-Auxois perches atop a pink granite rocky spur overlooking a deep bend in the Armaçon River. Once a medieval stronghold—home to the castle of the Dukes of Burgundy, of which four fortified corner towers still stand—the town has preserved its old-world charm, featuring ramparts, bridges, half-timbered houses, and cobblestone lanes. Yet its most iconic landmark remains the 13th-century Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, which impresses visitors with its intricately carved façade and the flying buttresses that tower over the town. For the curious, a local museum carefully preserves the plaster cast that served as the model for the *Génie de la Bastille* statue in Paris. It is a town rich in heritage, surrounded by nature and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the riverbanks—a true delight for strollers.
This passion for sport also extends to cycling; the town buzzed with excitement during the 2024 Tour de France and is now preparing to welcome the peloton’s future stars for the Tour de l’Avenir on August 23, 2026.