The fun really begins on the Col de Vars with about 5km to go. After a very benign ride to that point, you are then faced with long stretches in double figures. Le Cure took on the Vars after the Bonette during Stage 3 of 2017 so there were some tired bodies flogging up the hill – and grateful for the following descent to finish the day.
The Tour has crossed the Col de Vars an impressive 22 times, most recently in 2019.
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