STAGE 17 : Chambéry > Voiron

Chambéry-Voiron offers a window for sprinters, but the profile is far from a perfectly flat ribbon. Early difficulties can launch a sturdy breakaway and tire the domestiques tasked with controlling the race. If the peloton stays together, the finish should favor fast riders who can position themselves well after a tense day. It's a stage of vigilance, where you can gain a lot with the right sprinter and lose big in a crash or split.