Tour de France 2023 Stage 7: How to watch, TV and live stream details, start time, route map and profile

After two pulsating days in the Pyrenees, the 2023 Tour de France takes a breather with an almost pan-flat from Mont-De-Marsan to Bordeaux. Friday's only categorised climb, just 1.2km at 4.4%, will not scare any of the fast men, meaning a bunch sprint is almost inevitable.

Ad Could Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) claim a historic 35th stage win at the Tour? Or will his lack of a leadout train mean he is left watching Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin–Deceuninck) claim a third win in this year's race? Tour de FranceJumbo-Visma tried to 'kill' the Tour and failed – Vaughters on stunning Pogacar win4 HOURS AGO Meanwhile, Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) have the chance to recuperate after their thrilling battles on Stages 5 and 6, which left the Dane in the yellow jersey but with thinking to do after seeing his big rival roar back. If you're in the market for some early-race reading, our very own Felix Lowe has got you covered.

Head here for his bumper team guide, over this way for his yellow jersey guide and ratings (i.e. Jonas Vingegaard v Tadej Pogacar), or in this direction for his guide to the key stages.

Or you can check out the thoughts of EF Education-EasyPost team manager Jonathan Vaughters, who joined the Breakaway to give his thoughts on Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma attempting to 'kill' the Tour wide open and getting it wrong. How can I watch the 2023 Tour de France on TV and live stream? Every stage of the 2023 Tour de France will be broadcast in full on Eurosport 1, while you can watch ad-free on discovery+ and eurosport.com.

Orla Chennaoui will again front our pre- and post-race show The Breakaway, with Robbie McEwen, Adam Blythe and Dan Lloyd as pundits. Rob Hatch and Carlton