On March 14, 2025, the famous Paris-Nice cycling race will pass through the Gard with a strategic stage where the mistral could be the disruptive element in the peloton!
© ASO – Aurélien Vialatte 2024 – Paris Nice 2025 in Gard.
On Friday March 14, 2025, the prestigious Paris-Nice cycling race will cross the department of Gard during its sixth stage, linking Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban to Berre-l'Étang. With a length of 209.8 km, this stage is among the highlights of this 2025 edition, notably with weather conditions, possibly windy, which could disrupt the progress of the events
The peloton will enter Gard at Pont-Saint-Esprit after covering 62 km in Ardèche. The runners will then reach Bagnols-sur-Cèze, then face the coast of Pouzilhacclassified in third category, ideal for scoring points in the climbers' ranking. They will continue their route towards Remoulins before crossing the Rhône to reach Provence.
The mistral, often feared in this region, could play a determining role in creating borders and disrupting the teams' strategy. This wind, which frequently blows in the Rhône valley, will add suspense to this decisive stage.
Arrival is scheduled for Berre-l’Étangafter an intense day marked by the diversity of the route of this stage of the Paris-Nice. This stage will be crucial for the general classification and is already shaping up to be an essential moment for the peloton. The precise details of the route will be revealed in the coming days.
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