| Ax 3 Domaines | |
|---|---|
 The blue piste "Bonascre" at Ax 3 Domaines | |
| Nearest major city | Ax-les-Thermes |
| Coordinates | 42°42′03″N 1°48′50″E / 42.70083°N 1.81389°E |
| Top elevation | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
| Runs | 17 |
| Website | www |
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]
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
| Year | Stage | Start of stage | Distance (km) | Category | Stage winner | Yellow Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | Castres | 195 | 1 |  Chris Froome (GBR) |
Chris Froome (GBR) |
| 2010 | 14 | Revel | 184.5 | 1 |  Christophe Riblon (FRA) |
 Andy Schleck (LUX) |
| 2005 | 14 | Agde | 220.5 | 1 |  Georg Totschnig (AUT) |
 Lance Armstrong (USA) |
| 2003 | 13 | Toulouse | 197.5 | 1 |  Carlos Sastre (ESP) |
Lance Armstrong (USA) |
| 2001 | 12 | Perpignan | 166.5 | 1 |  Félix Cárdenas (COL) |
François Simon (FRA) |
References
- ↑ "Plateau de Bonascre ou Ax 3 Domaines dans le Tour de France". www.ledicodutour.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ↑ Glendenning, Barry (6 July 2013). "Tour de France 2013: stage eight". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
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