Welcome to our preview of the Tour de Feminin 2025, starting on May 15th! This prestigious Women Elite 2.2 (WE 2.2) stage race will challenge teams and riders across 344.8 km through the picturesque, yet demanding, landscapes of Czech Switzerland, the Šluknov Hills, and the Lusatian Mountains.
The race features a diverse parcours, starting with a crucial Team Time Trial that will immediately establish the general classification hierarchy, followed by three challenging road stages that promise plenty of opportunities for aggressive racing, breakaways, and tough finishes.
Here's a look at the key information for the entire race:
Dates: 15.5.2025 - 18.5.2025
Total Distance: 344.8 km
Race Level: UCI 2.2
Pro-cycling stats: Official race statistics
Official Site: Race website
This blog reviews the final stage, stage 4 of the 4 day stage race:
Stage IV: Through the Lusatian Mountains
Date: Sunday 18.5.2025
Start Time: 13:00
Distance: 100 km
Start - Finish: Varnsdorf - Krásná Lípa
GPX Download: Download the course file
Traditionally ends with a select group of 15-20 riders contesting the finish
Numerous splits typically occur throughout the peloton
Many small chase groups form on the challenging circuit
Duration: 3-3hr15
Previous results: here
| Miles | Km | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | Start of Stage 4 in Varnsdorf. |
| 1.7 | 2.8 | Neutralised zone (2.8km). |
| 5.0 | 8 | Join the main lap |
| 8.1 | 13 | Start Climb 1 |
| 8.7 | 14 | Left into steep section |
| 14.3 | 23 | Righ in into Climb 2 |
| 19.8 | 31.8 | Right into Narrow + Kick |
| 22.9 | 36.8 | Start of end of Climb 3 |
| 25.7 | 41.3 | Finish Line (1 big lap + 1 small lap to go) |
| 30.8 | 49.5 | Start Climb 1 |
| 31.5 | 50.7 | Left into steep section |
| 37.0 | 59.6 | Righ in into Climb 2 |
| 42.7 | 68.7 | Right into Narrow + Kick |
| 45.8 | 73.7 | Start of end of Climb 3 |
| 48.7 | 78.3 | Finish Line (1 big lap + 1 small lap to go) |
| 53.6 | 86.3 | Start Climb 1 - straight on this time |
| 59.0 | 95 | Right into Narrow + Kick |
| 62.1 | 100 | Start of end of Climb 3 |
| 64.6 | 104 | Finish Line (1 big lap + 1 small lap to go) |
Total Distance: 100 km (104 km with 2.8 km neutralized section)
8 km initial section to the circuits
2 laps of a large 36.6 km circuit (73.2 km total)
1 smaller modified final lap (18.8 km)
The race begins with a neutralized section of 2.8 km before the official start. Riders will then face 8 km of undulating terrain on wide roads heading toward the main circuit.
2 large laps of 36.6km with 679m elevation per a lap
On a wide road through a village, take a left into narrower section which is also the start of the hill. Starts with a gradual gradient then levels off. Half way up, you take a left and start the second half of the hill (5mins to go to the top still)
Length: 3.2 km
Average Gradient: 4.8%
Maximum Gradient: 12%
QOM Time: 7:22
At the steepest section road surface looks bad where your hitting 12% gradients. Segment for second half of the hill (from the left)
Then have a short descent into 300m kicker (9% gradient)
Then fast descent into a town
Then 4km simple road to the next hill
Take a right turn off the main road. The initial kilometer is relatively gentle before the gradient increases significantly.
Length: 2.7 km
Average Gradient: 5.5%
Maximum Gradient: 11.6%
QOM Time: 7:01
Final 500m section is particularly difficult:
8% average gradient
13% maximum gradient
QOM time: 1:30
Directly followed by a long, fast descent on main road.
Right turn off the main road onto a narrow section, immediately hitting a short steep kick.. The kick is 650m at 6% average, max 12%
Then into a longer steadier climb. 5km in total, with the last 1.5km ramping up. The segment is here.
The last 2km is the descent of the TTT first climb (your going backwards to the TTT start) stats are:
5.5% average gradient
11% maximum gradient
QOM time of 5:09
The total hill will be 2.8km, the start will be familiar, then end has a steep kick at the end (last 300m)
The entire hill is:
2.8 km in length
5% average gradient
12% maximum gradient
QOM time of 8:44
The hill section that bridges between the larger lap is below.
1.6 km in length
5.4% average gradient
12% maximum gradient
QOM time of 5:30
Then continue with the rest of the large lap back to the finish
Forecast preserved from the original 2025 race preview; not a current forecast.
Good conditions for racing.
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