Tour de France 1997
Stage 6
Le Blanc → Marennes
Race Report
Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France, held on July 10, 1997, covered 261.3 km from Le Blanc to Marennes. Jeroen Blijlevens won the stage via solo after a 147.5 km solo attack. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 2,212 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.6 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 261.3 km.
Le Blanc → Marennes
Stage 5 | Chantonney - La Châtre
Stage Winner
Jeroen Blijlevens
Yellow Jersey
Cédric Vasseur
Avg Speed
41.6 km/h
Elevation
2,212 m
Difficulty
38
Win Type
Solo
Won How
147.5 km solo
Solo Distance
147.5 km
Startlist Quality
1,994
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Cédric Vasseur
Green Jersey
Erik Zabel
Polka-Dot Jersey
Laurent Brochard
White Jersey
Jan Ullrich
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Vire → Plumelec
262 km
Erik Zabel
Plumelec → Puy-du-Fou
224 km
Nicola Minali
Chantonnay → La Châtre
223 km
Cédric Vasseur
Marennes → Bordeaux
218 km
Erik Zabel
Sauternes → Pau
194 km
Erik Zabel
Pau → Loudenvielle
162 km
Laurent Brochard
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Jeroen Blijlevens won Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 6 covered 261.3 km from Le Blanc to Marennes. The total elevation gain was 2,212 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Cédric Vasseur wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 6 of the 1997 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 6 in the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 6 ran from Le Blanc to Marennes, a distance of 261.3 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 6 in the 1997 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 6 was 41.6 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.