The route for the 82nd edition of Paris-Nice has been announced. The Race to the Sun will start next year in the Yvelines department, featuring two climbs and a team time trial. The stage race will take place from March 3 to 10, 2024. In the 2023 edition, Tadej Pogacar emerged as the winner, with David Gaudu in 2nd place, and Jonas Vingegaard securing the 3rd position on the podium.
Check out all the stages:
Stage 1 (03.03)
The first stage of the 2024 Paris-Nice starts and finishes in Les Mureaux. It’s a hilly ride covering 157.7 kilometers.
Stage 2 (04.03)
On the second day of the competition, it will likely be the turn of the sprinters, as the second stage to Montargis is mostly flat.
Stage 3 (05.03)
The third stage is a team time trial in Auxerre. Last year, there was also a team time trial in Paris-Nice with alternative regulations. The time of the fourth cyclist crossing the line did not count towards the time, but rather the time of the first cyclist. This will also be the case now.
Stage 4 (06.03)
On the fourth day, climbers will take center stage. The route includes some elevation meters and finishes with the ascent of Mont Brouilly (3 km at 7.7%).
Stage 5 (07.03)
A day later, as the peloton heads to Sisteron, there is also a fair amount of climbing to do. However, they won’t finish uphill, which means that attackers will also see their chance.
Stage 6 (08.03)
The sixth stage is similar to the day before. There will be several ascents during the stage, but the finish is on a descent. Last year, there was also a stage in La Colle-sur-Loup in Paris-Nice, but the stage was canceled due to extreme weather conditions.
Stage 7 (09.03)
The penultimate stage is the queen stage. Starting in Nice, it climbs to the top of the Côte de Gattières, a second-category ascent. This is followed by a long flat section, but the finish will certainly be thrilling as it includes the Col Saint-Martin La Colmiane and the final ascent to Auron (7.3 km at 7.2%). The finish is at an altitude of 1,614 meters.
Traditionally, Paris-Nice concludes on Sunday with a round trip course to Nice, filled with climbs. The Col des Quatre Chemins (3.6 km at 8.8%), which was also part of the route in 2022, serves as the final judge.
Traditionally, Paris-Nice concludes on Sunday with a round trip course to Nice, filled with climbs. The Col des Quatre Chemins (3.6 km at 8.8%), which was also part of the route in 2022, serves as the final judge.
