Due to a very large amount of snow on the high alpine roads, the stage was changed before the start of the Tour de Suisse. Nufenen Pass out, Gotthard Pas in. Because of this change the original start location Fiesch was altered and – as a consequence – the route was shortened.
The race sets off from Andermatt and the riders don’t dilly-dally as they tackle the Gotthard Pass right after the start. The 8.5 kilometres climb serves an average gradient of 7.6%.
The route then flies down into the Bedretto Valley before continuing on false flat roads. At first false flat down and after 60 kilometres of racing false flat up. The slope gradually increases until the riders enter the Lukmanier Pass. The 18 kilometres climb averages 5.6%.
The riders plunge down a drop of approximately 20 kilometres before the last 9 kilometres rise at shallow gradients to the finish in Sedrun.
The first three riders on the line gain time bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds, while the intermediate sprints come with 3, 2 and 1 seconds each.
Another interesting read: results 6th stage 2021 Tour de Suisse.
Tour de Suisse 2021 stage 6: profile, sociale media
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Underneath you’ll read about the original route:
The 6th stage opens on the flat and continues onto the Nufenen Pass, a 14 kilometres climb at 8%. Peaking out at 2,478 metres above sea level, it is the second highest paved mountain road in Switzerland. The riders reach the summit after 31.8 kilometres of racing.
After a descent of almost 60 kilometres the route climbs false flat to the base of the second climb. The Lukmanier Pass is 18 kilometres long and the average gradient sits at 5.6%.
The riders plunge down a drop of approximately 20 kilometres before the last 9 kilometres rise at shallow gradients to the line in Sedrun.
The elevation gain in the 162 kilometer long race from Fiesch to Sedrun adds up to 3,724 metres.
Tour de Suisse 2021 stage 6: original route & profile
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