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Stage 4: Bourges to Uchon | Paris-Nice 2026 Preview
Paris-Nice stage 4 runs from Bourges to Uchon over 195 km and should suit an explosive gc rider or uphill puncheur with one sharp acceleration..
Paris-Nice 2026
Stage 4 of Paris-Nice runs from Bourges to Uchon over 195 kilometres.
Route identity
The day looks manageable until the steep uphill finale at Uchon, where the route turns a flat transfer into a selective puncheur finish.
Likely race dynamic
Expect teams to keep the gap close for their punchy GC riders, with the final climb deciding who can finish the move.
Likely winner archetype
An explosive GC rider or uphill puncheur with one sharp acceleration.
Prospective winners
Jonas Vingegaard, Brandon McNulty, Kévin Vauquelin