Profile, timetables, to a first massive sprint? The 3rd stage between Gacilly and Angers in questions

A little flat after two first days breaks in Brittany. The Peloton du Tour de France Women takes over the management of Angers on Monday, July 28, where the first massive sprint of this 2025 edition could take place after 163.5 kilometers from Plaine since the departure given to La Gacilly. The opportunity for Lorena Wiebes to finally raise her arms?

What profile?

Country roads between Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire. At the end of a relatively flat course, where only the Côte de la Richardière (1.7 km at 4.6%, category 4) is listed, the sprinters should have the opportunity to play the victory in Angers. And this, after a leg in Vern-d'Anjou for the intermediate sprint. Note that we will also go through Châteaubriant, city departure stages of the male test, in 1983 and 2004.

What favorites?

In the event of a group arrival, the sprinters will have a first opportunity to win in Angers. The sd-worlds of the European champion Lorena Wiebes will have a great opportunity to shine, while her Dutch compatriot Charlotte Kool (Picnic Postnl) abandoned before the departure of the 2nd stage on Sunday. The Italians Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) and Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team Asq) could also have their word to say, like the New Zealander Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez). It remains to be seen whether Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease A Bike) will try to resume the yellow jersey in Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal), after being dispossessed in Quimper on Sunday.

What hours?

Fictive departure: 1:50 p.m.

Real departure: 1:55 p.m.

Start of the live on France 2: 3:35 p.m.

Estimated forecast arrival: 5:43 p.m.