The riders face three major ascents where the Strava KOMs are held by: <br />- Thibaut Pinot, with a time of 51'14'' to win at the Tourmalet in 2019 <br />- Valentin Madouas, David Gaudu and Nick Schultz, who crested the Hourquette d’Ancizan in 19'10'' during stage 17 of the Tour 2022 <br />- Laurens Ten Dam, with a time of 28'42'' on the first 9km of Pla d’Adet
