From the 22nd to the 25th of August 2023 the French peloton will tackle the Tour Pouitou - Charentes, one of the race which usually allows for high-level racing in terrain that suits the sprinters, classics riders and time-trialists in a busy period of the season.
The race follows a route with five different stages. These will be raced throughout four days however as it follows an unusual format, with stage 3 being split into two parts.
Tour Pouitou - Charentes 2023 route:
Stage 1: Confolens - Matha
Stage 2: Aulnay - Bressuire
Stage 3a: Coussay les Bois - La Roche Posay
Stage 3b (ITT): La Roche Posay - La Roche Posay
Stage 4: Montcoutant sur Sèvre - Poitiers