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June 13, 2026
5th CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées 2026 🇫🇷 (2.Pro) WE – Stage 2 – Arrens-Marsous – Bagnères-de-Bigorre : 94,9 km
CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées is a UCI 2.Pro classification that traverses the rugged and majestic landscapes of the French Pyrenees,
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June 13, 2026
5th CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées 2026 🇫🇷 (2.Pro) WE – Stage 2 – Arrens-Marsous – Bagnères-de-Bigorre : 94,9 km
CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées is a UCI 2.Pro classification that traverses the rugged and majestic landscapes of the French Pyrenees, where the roads climb relentlessly through high mountain passes, dense forests, and remote valleys. The terrain is defined by long, sustained ascents and short, explosive climbs, with gradients frequently reaching 8–12% on narrow, winding roads that test both physical endurance and technical skill. The ascents are irregular, featuring steep ramps, exposed sections, and sudden changes in gradient, while the descents are fast and technical, with tight hairpins and uneven surfaces that demand precision and courage. The race also includes rolling foothills and valley roads, where the peloton can regroup before the next decisive climb.
The race dynamics are shaped by the mountainous terrain, with attacks often launching on the steepest sections of the climbs or during moments of fatigue in the peloton. The high-altitude finishes, in particular, thin the field to a select group of climbers capable of sustaining effort in the thin air, while the sprint finishes reward explosiveness and tactical positioning. The final kilometers frequently feature a decisive climb, a fast descent, or a technical run-in through a mountain village, where a reduced group of riders battles it out in a sprint or a solo escapee holds off the chasers. The CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées is a race that demands climbing prowess, resilience, and tactical intelligence, embodying the raw challenge and breathtaking beauty of the Pyrenees.
Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) took control of the Tour Féminin des Pyrénées with a storming solo victory on stage 2 on Saturday.
The Spanish sensation, who has won the Amstel Gold Race and the Vuelta Femenina in a breakthrough 2026 season, continued her rise with an untouchable climbing performance over the mighty Col du Tourmalet.
Blasi attacked more than 10km from the summit of the Tour de France’s most-used mountain, before swooping down into Bagnères-de-Bigorre, where she celebrated almost two minutes before anyone else crossed the line.
It turned out to be a UAE Team ADQ 1-2, as Dominika Wlodarczyk led home the five-woman chase group, ahead of Emily Dixon (Canyon-SRAM), Ema Comte (Cofidis), Juliette Berthet (FDJ United-SUEZ), and Clémence Latimier (Ma Petite Entreprise).
“It wasn’t really the plan to go on a solo attack from that far out. Dominika and I knew we were among the strongest climbers in the group, and we started the stage believing we could both play our cards and fight for a great result. The pace at the front wasn’t particularly high, so I decided to attack even though there were still around 60 kilometres to go. I expected a series of counterattacks and reactions from the other riders, but nobody responded,” Blasi said.
“At that point, I realised it was time to commit, and I’m really happy that it ended with such a great victory. Tomorrow won’t be easy. It’s a very interesting stage, and I’m sure Dominika and I will enjoy racing together again as we try to achieve the best possible result.”
The second of the three stages measured just under 100km and was all about the Tourmalet, both the ascent – 18.9km at an average gradient of 7.4% – and the long descent of nearly 30km to the finish.
Blasi wasn’t hanging around and, after the bunch exploded on the lower slopes of the climb, she took flight with over 10km to the top and soloed her way up with a look of complete control.
She continued to gain time on the fragmented field in her wake all the way to the top, and all the way down to the bottom. She reached the summit with 1:42 in hand and crossed the line 1:59 clear.
With no time bonuses on offer, Blasi leads the general classification by 1:59 over Wlodarczyk, Dixon, Comte, Berthet, and Latimier.
The next quartet to finish rounds out the top 10, some 3:46 behind Blasi: Quinty Schoens (Volker-Wessels), Usoa Ostolaza (Laboral-Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral-Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi), and Eisen Malou (Volker-Wessels).
Results :
 WE - Stage 2 </strong> - Arrens-Marsous - Bagnères-de-Bigorre : 94,9 km
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CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées is a UCI 2.Pro classification that traverses the rugged and majestic landscapes of the French Pyrenees, where the roads climb relentlessly through high mountain passes, dense forests, and remote valleys. The terrain is defined by long, sustained ascents and short, explosive climbs, with gradients frequently reaching 8–12% on narrow, winding roads that test both physical endurance and technical skill. The ascents are irregular, featuring steep ramps, exposed sections, and sudden changes in gradient, while the descents are fast and technical, with tight hairpins and uneven surfaces that demand precision and courage. The race also includes rolling foothills and valley roads, where the peloton can regroup before the next decisive climb.
The race dynamics are shaped by the mountainous terrain, with attacks often launching on the steepest sections of the climbs or during moments of fatigue in the peloton. The high-altitude finishes, in particular, thin the field to a select group of climbers capable of sustaining effort in the thin air, while the sprint finishes reward explosiveness and tactical positioning. The final kilometers frequently feature a decisive climb, a fast descent, or a technical run-in through a mountain village, where a reduced group of riders battles it out in a sprint or a solo escapee holds off the chasers. The CIC-Tour Féminin des Pyrénées is a race that demands climbing prowess, resilience, and tactical intelligence, embodying the raw challenge and breathtaking beauty of the Pyrenees.
Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) took control of the Tour Féminin des Pyrénées with a storming solo victory on stage 2 on Saturday.
The Spanish sensation, who has won the Amstel Gold Race and the Vuelta Femenina in a breakthrough 2026 season, continued her rise with an untouchable climbing performance over the mighty Col du Tourmalet.
Blasi attacked more than 10km from the summit of the Tour de France's most-used mountain, before swooping down into Bagnères-de-Bigorre, where she celebrated almost two minutes before anyone else crossed the line.
It turned out to be a UAE Team ADQ 1-2, as Dominika Wlodarczyk led home the five-woman chase group, ahead of Emily Dixon (Canyon-SRAM), Ema Comte (Cofidis), Juliette Berthet (FDJ United-SUEZ), and Clémence Latimier (Ma Petite Entreprise).
"It wasn't really the plan to go on a solo attack from that far out. Dominika and I knew we were among the strongest climbers in the group, and we started the stage believing we could both play our cards and fight for a great result. The pace at the front wasn't particularly high, so I decided to attack even though there were still around 60 kilometres to go. I expected a series of counterattacks and reactions from the other riders, but nobody responded," Blasi said.
"At that point, I realised it was time to commit, and I'm really happy that it ended with such a great victory. Tomorrow won't be easy. It's a very interesting stage, and I'm sure Dominika and I will enjoy racing together again as we try to achieve the best possible result."
The second of the three stages measured just under 100km and was all about the Tourmalet, both the ascent – 18.9km at an average gradient of 7.4% – and the long descent of nearly 30km to the finish.
Blasi wasn't hanging around and, after the bunch exploded on the lower slopes of the climb, she took flight with over 10km to the top and soloed her way up with a look of complete control.
She continued to gain time on the fragmented field in her wake all the way to the top, and all the way down to the bottom. She reached the summit with 1:42 in hand and crossed the line 1:59 clear.
With no time bonuses on offer, Blasi leads the general classification by 1:59 over Wlodarczyk, Dixon, Comte, Berthet, and Latimier.
The next quartet to finish rounds out the top 10, some 3:46 behind Blasi: Quinty Schoens (Volker-Wessels), Usoa Ostolaza (Laboral-Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral-Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi), and Eisen Malou (Volker-Wessels).
<strong>Results : </strong>
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