The programme

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Time trials

The event will start on the Thursday, 17th of June with the individual Time Trial of the Elite Women. The first competitor will leave at 1:00 pm, opposite the rotunda of Thaon-les-Vosges (rue Pierre de Coubertin). After a race of 26,300 km, the cyclists will arrive in Épinal, in front of the Centre des Congrès (Avenue de Saint-Dié).

On the same day, the individual Time Trial of the Elite “professional” and “amateur” Men will start at 2:00 pm opposite the rotunda of Thaon-les-Vosges (Rue Pierre de Coubertin). After a race of 45,600 km, the cyclists will arrive in Épinal, in front of the Centre des Congrès (Avenue de Saint-Dié).

Sprint races

On the Friday, 18th of June, the trial of the Tricolore will allow the participants to follow the same route as the professionals and to take place on the same podium. The race will start at 2:00 pm in the city centre and the cyclists will arrive in front of the Centre des Congrès after 104,65 km.

The Saturday, 19th of June will be dedicated to the Sprint Races for the “Elite women” and “Elite amateur men”. For the women, a fictional starting line will take place at 11:20 am in front of the Centre des Congrès. The actual start will take place at 11:27 am, at the Quai de Dogneville, opposite the Musée de l’Image. The race is 112,400 km long and will end at the Centre des Congrès.

For the men, the fictional starting line will take place at 3:20 pm, in front of the Centre des Congrès too; the actual start will be at 3:27 pm. The competitors will travel 170,400 km and cross the finish line in front of the Centre des Congrès.

Finally, on Sunday, the 20th of June, last day of the competition, the “Elite professional men” will compete against each other. The fictional starting line will take place at 10:50 am in front of the Centre des Congrès again, and the actual start at 10:57 am, at the Quai de Dogneville, for 242,900 km. They will cross the finishing line in front of the Centre des Congrès.

Partner village

During the weekend, an activity village has been put in place in front of the basilica, at the Place de l’Âtre. There, you will find the stands of our numerous partners. A big screen will also be installed so that you can watch the races live.