The Scotsman

Today: Stage 5

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Vittel to La Planche des Belles Filles (160.5km): The first real test to draw out the general classifica­tion

hopefuls comes with the short, sharp climb up to La Planche des Belles Filles, which features inclines reaching 20 per cent. It has only appeared in the Tour twice (2012 and 2014) but has become an important test for those pursuing yellow.

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