The stage
Stage 2 of the 2026 Paris-Nice was a flat stage that took place on .
The stage started in Épône and finished in Montargis
, starting at with an expected finish at (average speed of 45 km/h).
The total distance of the stage was 189.9 km. The stage included 4 categorized climb(s) and 2 intermediate sprint(s), and had a total elevation gain of 1024 m, and a total descent of 981 m.
Map and Profile
Points of interest
The stage included 4 categorized climb(s) and 2 intermediate sprint(s).
Pavé sector
Pavé sector is a other section, which starts at 28.9 km (158.1 km to go) and ends at 29.2 km (157.8 km to go). It has total distance of 0.3 km, and an average gradient of 2.6%, going from 116 to 123 meters of altitude.
Côte des Mesnuls
Côte des Mesnuls is a other climb, which starts at 28.9 km (158.1 km to go) and ends at 30.2 km (156.8 km to go). It has total distance of 1.3 km, and an average gradient of 5.1%, going from 116 to 181 meters of altitude.
Côte de Villeconin
Côte de Villeconin is a other climb, which starts at 80 km (107 km to go) and ends at 80.9 km (106 km to go). It has total distance of 1 km, and an average gradient of 6.1%, going from 89 to 148 meters of altitude.
Côte du Pressoir
Côte du Pressoir is a other climb, which starts at 112.3 km (74.7 km to go) and ends at 113.3 km (73.7 km to go). It has total distance of 1 km, and an average gradient of 5.8%, going from 70 to 128 meters of altitude.
Sprint
Sprint is a other at 140.7 km (46.2 km to go).
Sprint zone
Sprint zone is a other at 182.8 km (4.2 km to go).
Final 3k
The final 3 km for this stage starts at 184 km, has an average gradient of -0.1%, reaching 87 m of altitude.