Climbs: Km 27.5: Côte de Cantagal: 1.6 km climb @ 4.3 % grade / 4th cat Km 58: Côte du Mas-Rouet: 2.4 km climb @ 4.3 % grade / 4th cat Km 74.5: Col du Buis: 2.6 km climb @ 4.8 % grade / 4th cat Km 130.5: Montée de la Jeante: 10.4 km climb @ 6.1 % grade / 2nd cat
This is a diffcult stage : three 4th cat climbs and then a 2nd cat climb. This doesn't take in to account the lesser inclines on the road between Montpellier and Castre. So it's a tough stage and if there's a breeze, then it will be tougher.