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Route

Stages

Stage 1

;5 February 2025 – Bellegarde to Bellegarde,

Stage 2

;6 February 2025 –

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Stage 3

;7 February 2025 –

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Stage 4

;8 February 2025 –

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to Le Mont Bouquet,

Stage 5

;9 February 2025 –

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Classification leadership table

Classification standings

General classification

Points classification

Mountains classification

Young rider classification

Teams classification

Notes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:2025 Étoile de Bessèges

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