The comment of Christian Prudhomme

A 100 % first time stage. Sisteron and Bourg-lès-Valence have never before played host to the Tour. The stage start from Sisteron, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, towered over by its famous citadel, will finish in the neighbouring county of Drôme. With the exception of the Cabre pass, there will be no major challenges and racers - sprinters should shine among the frontrunners in this stage.

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