The only difference was, of course, that the racers rode on after the intergiro point to the regular stage finish.

Next to a time measurement, there were bonus seconds to earn just like in the regular stage finish.

It was first included in the race in 1952 and has been a stage finish regularly since 1976.

In previous years, the location of the stage finish and the next stage start had always been close together.

The climb to the ski station has been used three times as a stage finish in the Tour de France.

Time bonuses for the first three at intermediate sprints and stage finishes were discontinued with the 2008 race.

This was the highest ever stage finish in the Tour de France.

Avoriaz has hosted a stage finish of the Tour de France 6 times.

Over 22 stages (including one split stage), this meant that his average stage finish was approximately place 13.

Since 1947, the Tour has crossed the summit 47 times, plus a stage finish at the summit in 1974.