Stage 6 links Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône over 140 km on another officially hilly profile.
Route and profile
The route should start to reward riders who recover well from the time trial and can handle another day of repeated efforts rather than one long climb.
How the stage could race
The timing is important here. Riders who lost time in the ITT may attack, while teams with stronger reduced-group finishers could also see a controllable opportunity.
Who it suits
A puncheur or climbing all-rounder with a strong late kick is the best fit.
Prospective winners
The current preliminary startlist is still incomplete, but the riders already listed who best fit this stage are Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Liane Lippert, Demi Vollering.
This Local startlist is an initial partial import from the current ProCyclingStats startlist page on March 10, 2026, not a complete official roster.
Go back to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 edition page, open the Stage 6 stage page, or check the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 startlist for the broader race context.