2021 Haute Route Alps – Stage 5 – Highlights & Report

While it was one of the shortest stages of the 2021 race, Stage 5 of the Haute Route Alps was a real beauty. The peloton rode from Alpe d’Huez to Serre Chevalier over 86 km through the Alps. After the long climb to Col du Lautaret, the Col du Granon’s breathtaking ascent was a true battle of will. Antonio Garnero topped the mens results to take the GC lead. Luise Valentin extended her women’s GC lead with another stage win.