On Sunday, June 30, Stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de France will take the riders from Cesenatico to Bologna, covering a distance of 200 km. This stage promises to be a challenging one, featuring two ascents of the iconic Basilica di San Luca climb before finishing in Bologna.
The Basilica di San Luca climb, a staple of the one-day Giro dell’Emilia race, is renowned for its stunning scenery and demanding gradients. The peloton will tackle this climb twice, making it a crucial test for overall contenders and a potential launchpad for attacks from the puncheurs.
While not as mountainous as Stage 1, Stage 2 will still involve significant climbing, ensuring the general classification battle remains intense from the outset. Riders will need to stay vigilant and position themselves well, as the final ascent of the Basilica di San Luca could be decisive in determining the stage’s outcome.
With the Tour de France starting in Italy for the first time, Stage 2 offers a unique opportunity for fans to see the peloton tackle iconic Italian climbs before transitioning to French soil. The finish in Bologna, a city rich in cycling history, promises to be memorable, with potential for attacks and drama on the Basilica di San Luca climb adding to the excitement.
Tour de France 2024 Route
Stage 1
- Date: June 29, 2024
- Route: Florence to Florence
- Distance: 170 km
Stage 2
- Date: June 30, 2024
- Route: Cesenatico to Bologna
- Distance: 200 km
Stage 3
- Date: July 1, 2024
- Route: Piacenza to Turin
- Distance: 225 km
Stage 4
- Date: July 2, 2024
- Route: Pinerolo to Valloire
- Distance: 180 km
Stage 5
- Date: July 3, 2024
- Route: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Courchevel
- Distance: 160 km
Stage 6
- Date: July 4, 2024
- Route: Albertville to Lausanne
- Distance: 200 km
Stage 7
- Date: July 5, 2024
- Route: Fribourg to Mulhouse
- Distance: 190 km
Stage 8
- Date: July 6, 2024
- Route: Belfort to Nancy
- Distance: 210 km
Stage 9
- Date: July 7, 2024
- Route: Nancy to Troyes
- Distance: 170 km
Rest Day
- Date: July 8, 2024
- Location: Troyes
Stage 10
- Date: July 9, 2024
- Route: Troyes to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Distance: 200 km
Stage 11
- Date: July 10, 2024
- Route: Mâcon to Lyon
- Distance: 160 km
Stage 12
- Date: July 11, 2024
- Route: Lyon to Montélimar
- Distance: 170 km
Stage 13
- Date: July 12, 2024
- Route: Montélimar to Mont Ventoux
- Distance: 130 km
Stage 14
- Date: July 13, 2024
- Route: Carpentras to Nîmes
- Distance: 210 km
Stage 15
- Date: July 14, 2024
- Route: Nîmes to Montpellier
- Distance: 160 km
Rest Day
- Date: July 15, 2024
- Location: Montpellier
Stage 16
- Date: July 16, 2024
- Route: Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Distance: 180 km
Stage 17
- Date: July 17, 2024
- Route: Carcassonne to Foix
- Distance: 150 km
Stage 18
- Date: July 18, 2024
- Route: Tarbes to Luz Ardiden
- Distance: 140 km
Stage 19
- Date: July 19, 2024
- Route: Lourdes to Pau
- Distance: 110 km
Stage 20
- Date: July 20, 2024
- Route: Pau to Bordeaux
- Distance: 200 km
Stage 21
- Date: July 21, 2024
- Route: Bordeaux to Paris (Champs-Élysées)
- Distance: 160 km