Stage 19 — Albertville > La Plagne¶
Stage Profile and Strategy¶
- Terrain: Final Alpine stage finishing at La Plagne ski resort. Last mountain stage of the Tour with multiple climbs culminating in the 17.1km ascent to La Plagne.
- Race Narrative:
- Early: Last chance for mountain stage glory.
- Mid: Cormet de Roselend and other climbs set up the finale.
- Finale: La Plagne climb - final mountain test of the Tour.
- Sporting Stakes: Last mountain stage points, final GC positioning before Paris, prestigious Alpine finish.
Stage Report¶
🚴 Stage 19 Ride Options¶
🏆 Breakaway Mode (60m @ FTP 128)¶
"Final mountain breakaway! Attack early, climb strong, finish the Alps with glory!"
- 5m @ 96W (75%) [Last Alpine warm-up]
- 8m @ 122W (95%) [Final mountain attack, maximum effort]
- 18m @ 115W (90%) [Alpine valley sustained tempo, IF target]
- 10m @ 118W (92%) [Cormet de Roselend KOM battle]
- 3m @ 102W (80%) [Brief transition to La Plagne]
- 16m @ 118W (92%) [La Plagne final climb, legendary finish]
🦺 GC Mode (60m @ FTP 128)¶
"Last mountain defense - climb steadily, secure your final position."
- 5m @ 77W (60%) [Controlled start]
- 12m @ 83W (65%) [Alpine valley tempo]
- 15m @ 87W (68%) [Approaching mountains]
- 10m @ 93W (73%) [Cormet de Roselend - GC pace]
- 3m @ 77W (60%) [Brief descent recovery]
- 15m @ 96W (75%) [La Plagne - final mountain battle]