Tour de France 1975
Stage 18
Morzine → Châtel
Race Report
Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France, held on July 13, 1975, covered 217.5 km from Morzine to Châtel. Lucien Van Impe won the stage. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 6,500 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 28.0 km/h, which was 9.7 km/h slower than the edition average of 37.7 km/h.
Morzine → Châtel
Stage 15 | Nice - Pra-Loup
Stage Winner
Lucien Van Impe
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Thevenet
Avg Speed
28.0 km/h
Elevation
6,500 m
Difficulty
707
Startlist Quality
1,283
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Thevenet
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Lucien Van Impe won Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Stage 18 covered 217.5 km from Morzine to Châtel. The total elevation gain was 6,500 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Bernard Thevenet wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 18 of the 1975 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 18 in the 1975 Tour de France?
Stage 18 ran from Morzine to Châtel, a distance of 217.5 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 18 in the 1975 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 18 was 28.0 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.