The Tour resumes on July 14th with a demanding mountain stage to Le Lioran. The Massif Central doesn't offer the highest peaks, but it piles on the difficulties, rhythm changes and technical descents. The succession of Griffoul, Prat de Bouc, Pertus and Font de Cère can turn the finish into a grueling battle between climbers. After the rest day, those who haven't restarted their engines properly risk paying the price immediately.