French double on the 1st stage, won by Romain Grégoire in front of Kévin Vauquelin

Frenchman Romain Grégoire (Groupama FDJ) won the first stage of the Tour de Switzerland on Sunday after taking all the risks in the last descent of the day to Küssnacht, and puts on the leading yellow jersey. His compatriot Kévin Vauquelin (Arkea-B & B Hotels) took second place at 20 seconds, ahead of the Dutch Bart Lemmen (Visma-Lease A Bike). Julian Alaphilippe (Tudro Pro Cycling) failed him at the foot of the podium.

Announced as a pretender in the general classification, the Australian Ben O'Connor took a good option having managed to slip into the breakaway, he has a minute and fifty seconds ahead of the rest of the favorites on the evening of this first stage. “The three of us had the same level. I made the difference technically”estimated Romain Grégoire, who. Account 24 seconds in advance in the general classification thanks to the bonuses.

The Franc-Comtois raised his arms for the second time this season, after having opened his counter L'Ardèche Classic in March, he who will aim for stage victories on the Tour de France (July 5-27). Julian Alaphilippe was elected the most best day -to -day runner. The Berrichon had opened hostilities by being the first to accelerate as soon as the first ascent of the day.