Ax 3 Domaines

Ax 3 Domaines is a winter sports resort situated in the commune of Ax-les-Thermes, departement of Ariège, in France. Since 2001, the climb to the ski station has been used as a stage finish in the Tour de France cycle race.[1]

Ax 3 Domaines
The blue piste "Bonascre" at Ax 3 Domaines
The blue piste "Bonascre" at Ax 3 Domaines
Nearest major cityAx-les-Thermes
Coordinates42°42′03″N 1°48′50″E / 42.70083°N 1.81389°E / 42.70083; 1.81389
Top elevation2,400 m (7,900 ft)
Base elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Trails17
Websitewww.ax-ski.com

On 6 July 2013, the eighth stage of the Tour de France finished in the resort at an altitude of 1,375 m (4,511 ft).[2]

Tour de France stage finishes

YearStageStart of stageDistance (km)CategoryStage winnerYellow Jersey
20138Castres1951  Chris Froome (GBR)  Chris Froome (GBR)
201014Revel184.51  Christophe Riblon (FRA)  Andy Schleck (LUX)
200514Agde220.51  Georg Totschnig (AUT)  Lance Armstrong (USA)
200313Toulouse197.51  Carlos Sastre (ESP)  Lance Armstrong (USA)
200112Perpignan166.51  Félix Cárdenas (COL)  François Simon (FRA)

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