Stage 20 of the Tour de France begins

The Tour de France is in its 112th edition , and the race finish returns to Paris after its absence from the 2024 edition. From July 5th to 27th , we'll have the opportunity to see cycling's greatest figures, from Tadej Pogacar to Jonas Vingegaard, and of course the Spaniards Enric Mas, Ion Izagirre, Alex Aranburu, Carlos Rodríguez, and Marc Soler.

The route consists of seven flat stages, six medium-mountain stages, six mountain stages (five of which will have mountain finishes), and two individual time trials. The program includes climbs or summits in the Massif Central, the Pyrenees, the Alps, and the Jura. The Col de la Loze (2,304 m) will be the highest point of the 2025 Tour de France. The climb will be made for the first time on its eastern flank, on the Courchevel side, and the total elevation gain of the 2025 Tour de France will be 52,500 meters. The two rest days (Tuesday, July 15 and Monday, July 21) have already been completed. A total of €2.3 million will be at stake for teams and riders, including €500,000 for the winner of the final individual general classification.

The twentieth stage of the Tour de France presents an unusual and difficult profile to classify. On the verge of the finish in Paris, the peloton enters the Jura and Doubs regions for a short but intense stage, with a route full of pitfalls. From the start, the riders must tackle the Col de la Croix de la Serra, a third-category climb that will make for a demanding start with no time to warm up their legs.

The route doesn't offer any major climbs beyond this first obstacle, but it does offer a constant ups and downs that make the terrain a real leg-breaker. The main difficulties arise in the final 70 kilometers: first, the second-category Thésy, and then the Côte de Longeville, a short 2.5-km wall at 5.5% gradient that could open up gaps if you feel weak.

Added to this is a final non-scoring ramp that reaches the summit just nine kilometers from the finish line, adding uncertainty to the outcome of a stage designed for ambushes.

The 20th stage of the 2025 Tour de France, which takes place this Saturday, July 26, can be followed live from 11:45 a.m. on Eurosport 1 and streamed on HBO Max. The broadcast will feature commentary from Javier Ares, Alberto Contador, and the usual team of Eurosport Spain experts.

After the stage, the analysis will continue live on the program La Montonera, hosted by Adrián García Roca. And remember, you can also follow all the Tour news on abc.es.