Col du Firstplan

Among the passes most often crossed, Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aubisque, Col d'Aspin, Col de Peyresourde and Col du Galibier predominate, while the highest

peloton over the summit of the second-category rated Vosges climb of Col du Firstplan [fr]. A Merckx move brought back the attackers on the descent, which

Gundolsheim to Soultzmatt. The race then began the ascent of the Category 2 Col du Firstplan [fr] at 722 m (2,369 ft) before descending to a sprint at Muhlele (Gunsbach)