Tour de France 1979
Stage 3
Luchon → Pau
Race Report
Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France, held on June 29, 1979, covered 23.9 km from Luchon to Pau. Bernard Hinault won the stage via time trial. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 1,452 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 26.6 km/h, which was 11.6 km/h slower than the edition average of 38.1 km/h. At 23.9 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Luchon → Pau
Stage 2 (ITT) | Luchon - Superbagnères
Stage Winner
Bernard Hinault
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Hinault
Avg Speed
26.6 km/h
Elevation
1,452 m
Difficulty
264
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,381
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Hinault
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
White Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Fleurance → Luchon
5 km
René Bittinger
Luchon → Superbagnères
225 km
Bernard Hinault
Captieux → Bordeaux
180 km
Raleigh-Mcgregor
Neuville-de-Poitou → Angers
87 km
Jan Raas
Angers → Saint-Brieuc
145 km
Jos Jacobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France?
Bernard Hinault won Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France?
Stage 3 covered 23.9 km from Luchon to Pau. The total elevation gain was 1,452 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France?
Bernard Hinault wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 3 of the 1979 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1979 Tour de France?
Stage 3 ran from Luchon to Pau, a distance of 23.9 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1979 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 26.6 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.