Stage 4 moves from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon over 157 km and gives the route its first officially hilly classification.
Route and profile
This is the first day where punch and selective resilience matter more than a clean lead-out. The profile should start to test the riders who have survived the flat block but do not thrive once the rhythm changes constantly.
How the stage could race
A reduced sprint, a late attack, or a puncheur move all fit the route. This is the point where teams have to decide whether they are still riding for bunch finishes or for stage opportunity.
Who it suits
A punchy all-rounder with a fast finish is the strongest 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 4 stage page, or check the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 startlist for the broader race context.