Rouen's Stage 4 of the Tour de France 2025 offers a thrilling opportunity for both climbers and sprinters, promising a diverse battle for victory.
The Tour de France 2025 is gearing up for an exciting fourth stage, a 174.2-kilometer hilly race from Amiens to Rouen. This stage, scheduled for July 2nd, promises to be a thrilling spectacle with five categorized climbs in the final 45 kilometers, including three Category 4 and two Category 3 climbs, some of which feature steep gradients exceeding 10%.
The route stays adjacent to the coast and has undulating terrain, making it a selective stage suitable for punchy climbers. The stage includes an intermediate sprint at Saint-Adrien, awarding time bonuses of 10, 6, and 4 seconds to the first three finishers. The finish is on a flatter section with some downhill, favouring riders who can handle climbs but also sprint at the end.
Key Locations and Points of Interest
The stage is expected to be dynamic in the final 60 km, with six short steep climbs likely to provoke attacks. Key locations and points of interest during the stage include:
- 4th category King of the Mountains (KoM) at Côte Jacques Anquetil (~46km to go)
- Intermediate sprint at Saint-Adrien (~30.9km to go)
- 3rd category KoM at Côte de Belbeuf (~27.6km to go)
- 4th category KoM at Côte de Bonsecours (~19.8km to go)
- 4th category KoM at Côte de la Grand'Mare (~12.1km to go)
- 3rd category KoM at Rampe Saint-Hilaire (~5.2km to go)
The final climb, Rampe Saint-Hilaire, is a 0.8km climb at 10.6%, coming with 5km to go before the finish of Stage 4. Another noteworthy climb is Côte de Belbeuf, located at kilometer 148.7 in Stage 4, which is a Category 3 climb.
Broadcast Information
The Tour de France 2025 is broadcast in over 190 countries. For major countries:
- United Kingdom: ITV, TNT Sports, Discovery
- United States: NBC Sports
- Canada: FloBikes (streaming via FloSports app)
- Australia: SBS
Viewers can check local broadcasters in other countries through guides provided by cycling news outlets.
Race Developments
Unfortunately, Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has abandoned the race due to a fractured right collarbone. Milan took over the points jersey after Stage 3, with Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) winning the stage and Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) finishing second.
With an uphill finish, more than just sprinters will be eyeing the victory in Rouen. The stage is shaping up to be a battle between puncheurs and some GC contenders.
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The fourth stage of the Tour de France 2025 is expected to be a thrilling spectacle for sports enthusiasts, with several categorized climbs and an uphill finish favoring punchy climbers. The key locations and points of interest during this stage include multiple King of the Mountains (KoM) points and an intermediate sprint.
Broadcast information for the Tour de France 2025 is available in over 190 countries, with major countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia. Viewers can check local broadcasters in other countries through guides provided by cycling news outlets.