Thursday 24 August 2023
Stage 5
La Tour-de-Salvagny
Lac d'Aiguebelette
Start of live coverage : 12:15 pm
| Distance |
138 km (86 mi) |
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| Climbing |
+1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Type |
Hilly |
| Délais |
15%of the winner’s time |
| GPX file | Download |
| Timetable (estimated) |
PDF (164.20 KB)
Les voies sont fermées 30 min avant le passage du convoi et rouverts après le passage de la voiture balai.
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Lac d'Aiguebelette
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KM 60Sprint - Leyment
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KM 125.9GPM 3 - Col de la Cruzille
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KM 135.1GPM 3 - Côte du Terreau
Full Results
Stage 5 PDF (373.21 KB)| Rider | Gaps | |
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| ROMEO ABAD Ivan (ESP) | 03:05:16 | |
| CHRISTEN Jan (SUI) |
+ 00:00:07
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| BUSATTO Francesco (ITA) |
+ 00:00:12
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| 4 | RAISBERG Nadav (ISR) |
+ 00:00:12
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| 5 | DALBY Simon (DEN) |
+ 00:00:12
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| Rider | Gaps | |
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| DALBY Simon (DEN) | ||
| 2 | RONDEL Mathys (FRA) |
+ 00:00:13
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| 3 | CHRISTEN Jan (SUI) |
+ 00:00:36
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| 4 | DONZE Robin (SUI) |
+ 00:00:41
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| 5 | BLACKMORE Joseph (GBR) |
+ 00:00:42
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All riders started
Yellow Jersey
Polka dot jersey
Green jersey
White jersey
The approach to the Alps, where the peloton of the Tour de l’Avenir will be subjected to the test of (very) high mountains over the next three days until the finish on Sunday in the Haute-Tarentaise, proved to be very intense, despite the heatwave which led to the start of the 5th stage in La Tour de Salvagny, near Lyon, being brought forward by two hours (10.30am). It was at an average speed of 47 km/h that the group of twelve breakaways, who had broken away very early on under the effect of a side wind, came up against the very tricky difficulties of the last twenty kilometres. The initiative was crowned with success, the attackers following through on their intentions, particularly the Spaniard Ivan Roméo Abad, who put in a fine solo performance in the final stretch to take victory on the shores of Lac d’Aiguebelette, where the temperature reached 38 degrees at the finish at 2pm. Confirmation for the 20-year-old Spaniard, already a member of the Movistar World Tour team.
The hilly finish and especially the final climb and twisty descent of the côte du Terreau plunging down towards Lac d’Aiguebelette considerably scattered the field, which arrived in small bunches in front of the timekeepers. Nevertheless, the gaps were not decisive and Danish rider Simon Dalby joined the escapees to finish 5th in the stage and retain his CIC yellow jersey.
The approach of the Alps, which over the next three days and until the finish on Sunday in the Haute-Tarentaise will subject the peloton of The French team, which rallied behind the breakaway where it was not represented, has slightly deteriorated its advanced positions in the overall classification, where until now it had three riders in the top four.
Pierre Thierry’s sacrifice took Le Breton off the front row, but it wasn’t in vain as Mathys Rondel is still 2nd overall at 13 seconds and Axel Huens is still in a good 8th place at 48 seconds.
A crucial day now lies ahead with a short (65km) but dense 6th stage from Meribel to the finish on the Col de la Loze with almost 2400 metres of ascent!
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The commune of La Tour de Salvagny lives in a particularly privileged setting, between urban and rural life, at the pace of the Lyon metropolitan area.
Over the years, it has succeeded in developing and preserving its cultural, historical and natural heritage, while at the same time boosting its economic activity. La Tour de Salvagny is a thousand-year-old village with a church tower at its heart, which inspired its name.
Nestling in the heart of a gentle, undulating landscape, it marks the northern boundary of the “Coteaux du Lyonnais”, at the gateway to the Beaujolais region. Two-thirds of its territory is classified as natural areas and farmland, making it one of the greenest communes in western Lyon, a distinction it intends to defend by limiting the development of urbanised areas.
Since 1882, the area has been home to a casino, now known as Le Lyon Vert; a former racecourse, now a 20-hectare park dedicated to leisure, sport and culture; and an international-level golf course.
The Pays du Lac d’Aiguebelette destination is made up of several host areas located at the western gateway to the Savoie department: Le Lac, Dent du Chat, Val Guiers and not far away, the Vals du Dauphiné. A land of water and lakes, with the Rhône and the Guiers as a common thread, and a land of mountains with the Monts du Chat, de l’Epine and Mont Tournier, which offer exceptional panoramas!
In the heart of the region, the natural Lake Aiguebelette and its preserved nature invite you to recharge your batteries and practice countless outdoor activities in the water, in the air and on the many leisure routes.
A land of legends (Mandrin and Dent du Chat) and discoveries, the Pays du Lac d’Aiguebelette offers quality gourmet experiences around its wines, cheeses and renowned sweet specialities (Savoy cakes and St-Genix cake).
