Contested for the very first time in 2021, this stage is magnificent in terms of route, topography and environment! In 2023 it started in the village of Briançonnet, followed by a series of quick turns heading for Col du Buis (1196m). Then, the first part of the downhill section is steep and very damp, with a major risk of black ice at this time of year. The second part has a higher pace until drivers reach Val-de-Chalvagne, before starting the uphill portion to Col de Félines (930m). The first part of the downhill portion is steep, very wet and very often icy at this time of the year. The second part, which is brand new, is pacier between Val-de-Chalvagne and Entrevaux on the route de la Clue, just as treacherous as the first part, along Ravin-de-Chalvagne which also has a high risk of frost.
