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Experience the queen stage of the 2023 Tour de France for Women in the Hautes-Pyrénées with two legendary pass, Aspin and Tourmalet.
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, the Hautes-Pyrénées region is gearing up to resonate with women’s cycling as it hosts the queen stage of the Women Tour de France. This penultimate stage, stretching 90 kilometers, promises to be decisive for the contenders aiming for the ultimate victory. The epic route has two mythical mountain passes that will test the cyclists’ endurance and determination : the Aspin pass comes first, followed by a challenging ascent to the summit of Tourmalet pass, where the finish line will be located.
Everything you need to know about the Women Tour de France 2023
🚩 Departure: Château Square in Lannemezan 📢
A fan zone will be set up, accessible from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM, to cheer on and support the cyclists. 🚴
Don’t miss the publicity caravan, scheduled for 2:00 PM, which will precede the riders; the race itself will begin at 4:15 PM.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗘 🚲 Throughout the stage, come experience the excitement of cycling and cheer on the riders as they pass through the magnificent locations of Galez, Galan, Bonrepos, Castelbajac, Houeydets, La Barthe-de-Neste, Izaux, Lortet, Hèches, Sarrancolin, Arreau, Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, and La Mongie.
𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 🚌🚌 Want to take home some promotional items ? Head to the following designated stops to get some goodies : Lannemezan, Galan, La Barthe-de-Neste, Sarrancolin, Col d’Aspin, Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, La Mongie, and Col du Tourmalet.
𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 ⛰️ The Caravan is expected at 6:20 PM, and the courageous riders will start towards the finish line between 7:05 PM and 7:25 PM after a challenging ascent of the Tourmalet.
So, get ready for a memorable day, combining exceptional athletic performances and a festive atmosphere. Come in large numbers, with family or friends, to celebrate women’s cycling in the heart of the splendid Hautes-Pyrénées !