2013 Tour de France Mountains classification

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The 2013 Tour de France King of the Mountains is Nairo Quintana. He won the mountains classification of the 2013 Tour de France which is in place to decide the best climber of the tour. The race featured 5 Hors catégorie climbs, 6 Category-one climbs, 12 Category-two climbs, 16 Category-three climbs, and 17 Category-four climbs.[1] That means the 2013 Tour de France included 28 mountain climbs or altitude finishes ranked Category-two, Category-one or Hors catégorie compared to 25 in 2012, 23 in 2011 and 25 in 2010. 4 of these climbs are in Corsica, 2 in the Massif Central, 7 in the Pyrenees and 15 in the Alps.[2] Notable climbs in this year's tour include Col de Pailheres, Col de la Madeleine, Annecy-Semnoz, Mont Ventoux and Alpe d'Huez (twice).

Point distribution

Category 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Hors catégorie 25 20 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Category 1 10 8 6 4 2 1
Category 2 5 3 2 1
Category 3 2 1
Category 4 1

Points awarded are doubled for the final climbs on stages 8, 15, 18 and 20.[3]

Overall classification

Final Mountains Classification top 20 riders with points by stage:[4]

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Pierre Rolland in the polka-dot jersey before stage 6
Pos. Rider No. Team Stage Points
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
1 File:Flag of Colombia.svg Nairo Quintana (COL) Polka-dotted jerseyWhite jersey 128 Movistar Team 25 1 40 3 28 50 147
2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Yellow jersey 1 Team Sky 1 30 2 50 5 16 32 136
3 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) 51 Team Europcar 5 5 1 20 18 1 1 52 16 119
4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) 101 Team Katusha 28 7 24 40 99
5 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Combativity award 89 Ag2r–La Mondiale 1 2 74 16 5 98
6 File:Flag of Spain.svg Mikel Nieve (ESP) 116 Euskaltel–Euskadi 3 18 32 10 35 98
7 File:Flag of Italy.svg Moreno Moser (ITA) 17 Cannondale 58 14 72
8 File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richie Porte (AUS) 6 Team Sky 28 20 24 72
9 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) 171 Garmin–Sharp 12 2 5 45 64
10 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tejay van Garderen (USA) 39 BMC Racing Team 1 61 1 63
11 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Valverde (ESP) 121 Movistar Team 20 2 12 28 62
12 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alberto Contador (ESP) Yellow number jersey 91 Saxo–Tinkoff 20 5 16 41
13 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) 48 RadioShack–Leopard 4 1 18 12 35
14 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Bakelants (BEL) 42 RadioShack–Leopard 3 3 1 26 33
15 File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roman Kreuziger (CZE) Yellow number jersey 94 Saxo–Tinkoff 4 24 4 32
16 File:Flag of Portugal.svg Rui Costa (POR) 124 Movistar Team 6 5 20 31
17 File:Flag of Denmark.svg Jakob Fuglsang (DEN) 63 Astana 8 16 4 28
18 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tom Danielson (USA) 173 Garmin–Sharp 12 15 27
19 File:Flag of France.svg Arnold Jeannesson (FRA) 77 FDJ.fr 6 18 24
20 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) 87 Ag2r–La Mondiale 5 7 4 8 24

Final Mountains Classification top 6 riders with points by category:[4]

Pos. Rider No. Team Category Points
 HC*  HC  1*  1  2  3  4
1 File:Flag of Colombia.svg Nairo Quintana (COL) Polka-dotted jerseyWhite jersey 128 Movistar Team 118 25 1 3 147
2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Yellow jersey 1 Team Sky 98 10 20 2 5 1 136
3 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) 51 Team Europcar 57 34 21 5 2 119
4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) 101 Team Katusha 92 7 99
5 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Combativity award 89 Ag2r–La Mondiale 50 36 4 5 2 98
6 File:Flag of Spain.svg Mikel Nieve (ESP) 116 Euskaltel–Euskadi 40 44 2 9 3 98

* denotes climbs were also stage finishes and therefore points awarded were doubled.

Top 6 riders' results on the HC and 1st category climbs

The following table shows the mountains classification's top six riders' results on the 15 most difficult climbs of the 2013 Tour de France.

Pos. Rider Climb
HC* HC 1st* 1st
Mont Ventoux Alpe d'Huez 2 Annecy-Semnoz Col de Pailheres Alpe d'Huez 1 Col du Glandon Col de la Madeleine Ax 3 Domaines Col de Menté Col de Peyresourde Col de Val Louron-Azet La Hourquette d'Ancizan Col de l'Épine Col de la Croix Fry Mont Revard
1 File:Flag of Colombia.svg Nairo Quintana (COL) Polka-dotted jerseyWhite jersey  2nd   4th   1st   1st   6th 
2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Yellow jersey  1st   7th   3rd   6th   1st   5th 
3 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA)  2nd   5th   1st   5th   2nd   2nd   1st   3rd 
4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP)  4th   5th   2nd 
5 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Combativity award  1st   2nd   3rd   4th 
6 File:Flag of Spain.svg Mikel Nieve (ESP)  3rd   9th   3rd   10th   6th   3rd   6th   2nd   6th 

* denotes climbs were also stage finishes and therefore points awarded were doubled.

How the polka-dot jersey was won

Pierre Rolland scored points on more climbs than any other rider; on a total of 18 climbs, compared to the King of the Mountains Nairo Quintana, who scored points on only 6 climbs. However, the climbs that Quintana scored points on included all three of the Hors Category climbs that were at stage finishes – the climbs that offered the most points. Of the climbs the riders placed in the points for, Quintana averaged 24.5 points per climb, compared to Rolland who averaged just 6.6 points. In total, Quintana won 97% of his points on Hors Category climbs, Chris Froome 79%, Rodriguez 92%, Riblon 88% and Nieve 86%, compared to Rolland who only won 48% of his points on HC climbs.

Stage by stage

Stage 1

In the first stage, only one climb was categorized: the Cote de Sotta, of fourth category. The details and result of the climb on this stage are as follows:[5][6][7]

Cote de Sotta – 45.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 1.1 km at an average gradient of 5.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Spain.svg Juan José Lobato (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 1

Juan José Lobato was awarded the polka dot jersey after the stage.

Stage 2

Juan José Lobato started the stage wearing the polka dot jersey. The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[8][9]

Col de Bellagranajo – 70 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6.6 km at an average gradient of 4.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Lars Boom (NED) Belkin Pro Cycling 2
2 File:Flag of Spain.svg Rubén Pérez (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 1
Cote de la Serra – 85.0 km (Category 3)

This climb is 5.2 km at an average gradient of 6.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
2 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Veilleux (CAN) Team Europcar 1
Col de Vizzavona (1,163 m) – 95.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 4.6 km at an average gradient of 6.5%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 3
3 File:Flag of France.svg Brice Feillu (FRA) Sojasun 2
4 File:Flag of Belarus.svg Vasil Kiryienka (BLR) Team Sky 1
Cote du Salario – 144.0 km (Category 3)

This climb is 1.9 km at an average gradient of 8.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Cyril Gautier (FRA) Team Europcar 2
2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Team Sky 1

Blel Kadri and Pierre Rolland finished the stage tied on 5 points in the mountain classification. But, the polka dot jersey was awarded to Pierre Rolland because he had the most first-place finishes on the hardest climbs.[10] Blel Kadri won the combativity award for the stage.[11]

Stage 3

Stage 3 started with Pierre Rolland in the polka dot jersey. The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[12][13]

Col de san Bastino – 12.0 km (Category 4)

This climb is 3.4 km at an average gradient of 4.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Clarke (AUS) Orica–GreenEDGE 1
Cote de san Martino – 58.0 km (Category 3)

This climb is 7.5 km at an average gradient of 5.4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Clarke (AUS) Orica–GreenEDGE 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Alexis Vuillermoz (FRA) Sojasun 1
Cote de Porto – 75.0 km (Category 3)

This climb is 2 km at an average gradient of 6.4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon Clarke (AUS) Orica–GreenEDGE 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Alexis Vuillermoz (FRA) Sojasun 1
Col de Marsolino (443 m) – 132.0 km (Category 2)

This climb is 3.3 km at an average gradient of 8.1%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 5
2 File:Flag of Spain.svg Mikel Nieve (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 3
3 File:Flag of Norway.svg Lars Petter Nordhaug (NOR) Belkin Pro Cycling 2
4 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jurgen Van den Broeck (BEL) Lotto–Belisol 1

Pierre Rolland increased his overall lead in the King of the Mountains classification. Simon Clarke won the combativity award for the stage.

Stage 4

Team time trial – no climbs.

Stage 5

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[14][15]

Cote de Chateauneuf-Grasse – 22 km (Category 3)

This climb is 1.4 km at an average gradient of 8.4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thomas De Gendt (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Anthony Delaplace (FRA) Sojasun 1
Col de l'Ange – 93 km (Category 4)

This climb is 1.66 km at an average gradient of 4.1%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thomas De Gendt (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM 1
Cote de la Roquebrussanne – 154 km (Category 4)

This climb is 3.5 km at an average gradient of 4.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Japan.svg Yukiya Arashiro (JPN) Team Europcar 1
Cote des Bastides – 198 km (Category 4)

This climb is 5.7 km at an average gradient of 3.1%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thomas De Gendt (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM 1

In addition to winning 4 points and moving up to 4th place in the mountains classification, Thomas De Gendt won the combativity award for the stage. Pierre Rolland maintained a 5-point lead in the mountains classification and kept the polka dot jersey.

Stage 6

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[16][17]

Col de la Vayede – 68 km (Category 4)

This climb is 0.7 km at an average gradient of 7%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belarus.svg Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) Team Sky 1

This was Kanstantsin Sivtsov's first point in the mountains classification, so the top of the leader-board stayed the same with Pierre Rolland retaining the polka dot jersey.

Stage 7

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[18][19]

Col des Treize Vents (600 m) – 80 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 1
Col de la Croix de Mounis (809 m) – 94.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 6.7 km at an average gradient of 6.5%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 5
2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 3
3 File:Flag of France.svg Romain Bardet (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
4 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 1
Cote de la Quintaine (809 m) – 149 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6.5 km at an average gradient of 4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Bakelants (BEL) RadioShack–Leopard 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Cyril Gautier (FRA) Team Europcar 1
Cote de Teillet – 171 km (Category 4)

This climb is 2.6 km at an average gradient of 5%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Bakelants (BEL) RadioShack–Leopard 1

Finishing first in the first and second climbs of the stage meant Blel Kadri became the new leader in the mountains category, just one point ahead of previous leader Pierre Rolland.

Stage 8 – Col de Pailheres

Stage 8 is the first "very difficult stage"[20] of the 2013 Tour de France. The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[21][22]

Cote de Saint-Ferreol (374 m) – 26.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 2.2 km at an average gradient of 5.4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Rudy Molard (FRA) Cofidis 1
Ax 3 Domaines (1350 m) – 193.5 km (Category 1)

This climb is 7.8 km at an average gradient of 8.2%. Points awarded are doubled on this climb.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Team Sky 20
2 File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Richie Porte (AUS) Team Sky 16
3 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Movistar Team 12
4 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Bauke Mollema (NED) Belkin Pro Cycling 8
5 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Laurens ten Dam (NED) Belkin Pro Cycling 4
6 File:Flag of Spain.svg Mikel Nieve (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 2

The polka dot jersey of Blel Kadri was dropped by the peloton early on the climb to the Col de Pailheres. Nairo Quintana attacked the peloton to chase down and pass breakaway rider Christophe Riblon and win the first Hors catégorie climb of the 2013 Tour de France, with Pierre Rolland finishing less than a minute behind him in an attempt to reclaim the polka dot jersey. Nairo Quintana also won the combativity award for the stage. The final climb saw Chris Froome make his first push for the general classification. He was first to the summit of the climb, followed by teammate Richie Porte.

Stage 9

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by Pierre Rolland because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey.[24] The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[25][26]

Col de Portet d'Aspet (1069 m) – 28.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 5.4 km at an average gradient of 7%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Arnold Jeannesson (FRA) FDJ.fr 5
2 File:Flag of Ireland.svg Dan Martin (IRE) Garmin–Sharp 3
3 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tom Danielson (USA) Garmin–Sharp 2
4 File:Flag of Poland.svg Przemysław Niemiec (POL) Lampre–Merida 1

With Richard Virenque and Laurent Jalabert for inspiration,[27] Pierre Rolland won 18 points on an "epic"[27] stage 9 to top the mountains classification outright. Dan Martin picked up 13 points on the stage, including a maximum 10 points on the final climb en route to his stage victory.

Stage 10

The details and results of the climb on this stage are as follows:[28][29]

Cote de Dinan – 142 km (Category 4)

This climb is 1 km at an average gradient of 4.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Lieuwe Westra (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM 1

Stage 11

Individual time trial – no climbs.

Stage 12

Flat stage – no climbs.

Stage 13

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[30][31]

Cote de Crotz – 77.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 1.2 km at an average gradient of 4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 1

Stage 14

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[32][33]

Cote de Marcigny – 66.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Germany.svg Simon Geschke (GER) Argos–Shimano 1
Côte de la Croix Couverte – 98.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Bakelants (BEL) RadioShack–Leopard 1
Côte de Thizy-les-Bourgs – 113 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
2 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tejay van Garderen (USA) BMC Racing Team 1
Col du Pilon (727 m) – 126.5 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Blel Kadri (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
2 File:Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Talansky (USA) Garmin–Sharp 1
Côte de Lozanne – 161 km (Category 4)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 1
Côte de la Duchère – 176 km (Category 4)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Albasini (SUI) Orica–GreenEDGE 1
Côte de la Croix Rousse – 181.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Julien Simon (FRA) Sojasun 1

Stage 15 – Mont Ventoux

The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[34][35]

Cote d'Eyzin (436 m) – 20.5 km (Category 4)
Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thomas De Gendt (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM 1
Cote de Primarette (459 m) – 26.5 km (Category 4)
Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 1
Cote de Lens-Lestang (424 m) – 44.5 km (Category 4)
Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Julien El Fares (FRA) Sojasun 1
Cote de Bourdeaux (651 m) – 143 km (Category 3)
Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Jérémy Roy (FRA) FDJ.fr 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 1

Stage 16

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by 3rd placed Mikel Nieve because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey and 2nd placed Nairo Quintana held the white jersey.[36] The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[18][19]

Côte de la Montagne de Bluye – 17.5 km (Category 3)

This climb is 5.7 km at an average gradient of 5.6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) Garmin–Sharp 2
2 File:Flag of Luxembourg.svg Laurent Didier (LUX) RadioShack–Leopard 1
Col de Macuègne (1 068 m) – 48 km (Category 2)

This climb is 7.6 km at an average gradient of 5.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Johnny Hoogerland (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM 5
2 File:Flag of Luxembourg.svg Laurent Didier (LUX) RadioShack–Leopard 3
3 File:Flag of France.svg Jérôme Coppel (FRA) Cofidis 2
4 File:Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Klöden (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 1
Col de Manse (1 268 m) – 156.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 9.5 km at an average gradient of 5.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Portugal.svg Rui Costa (POR) Movistar Team 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Jérôme Coppel (FRA) Cofidis 3
3 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 2
4 File:Flag of France.svg Arnold Jeannesson (FRA) FDJ.fr 1

Stage 17

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by 3rd placed Mikel Nieve because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey and 2nd placed Nairo Quintana held the white jersey. This stage is the second Individual time trial and features two category 2 climbs. The details and results of the climbs on this stage are as follows:[37][38]

Côte de Puy-Sanières – 6.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 6.4 km at an average gradient of 6%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alberto Contador (ESP) Saxo–Tinkoff 5
2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Team Sky 3
3 File:Flag of Spain.svg Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) Team Katusha 2
4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Movistar Team 1
Côte de Réallon – 20 km (Category 2)

This climb is 6.9 km at an average gradient of 6.3%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Spain.svg Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) Team Katusha 5
2 File:Flag of Colombia.svg Nairo Quintana (COL) Movistar Team 3
3 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froome (GBR) Team Sky 2
4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Movistar Team 1

Stage 18 – Alpe d'Huez

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by 3rd placed Mikel Nieve because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey and 2nd placed Nairo Quintana held the white jersey.

Col de Manse (1268 m) – 13 km (Category 2)

This climb is 6.6 km at an average gradient of 6.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) Garmin–Sharp 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Arnold Jeannesson (FRA) FDJ.fr 3
3 File:Flag of France.svg Thomas Voeckler (FRA) Team Europcar 2
4 File:Flag of France.svg John Gadret (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 1
Rampe du Motty (982 m) – 45 km (Category 3)

This climb is 2.4 km at an average gradient of 8%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tom Danielson (USA) Garmin–Sharp 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 1
Col d'Ornon (1371 m) – 95 km (Category 2)

This climb is 5.1 km at an average gradient of 6.7%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Arnold Jeannesson (FRA) FDJ.fr 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Sylvain Chavanel (FRA) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step 3
3 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 2
4 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tom Danielson (USA) Garmin–Sharp 1
Col de Sarenne (1999 m) – 131.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 3 km at an average gradient of 7.8%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of the United States.svg Tejay van Garderen (USA) BMC Racing Team 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 3
3 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 2
4 File:Flag of Italy.svg Moreno Moser (ITA) Cannondale 1

Stage 19 – Col du Glandon and Col de la Madeleine

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by 3rd placed Christophe Riblon because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey and 2nd placed Nairo Quintana held the white jersey.

Col de Tamié (907 m) – 143 km (Category 2)

This climb is 8.6 km at an average gradient of 6.2%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 5
2 File:Flag of France.svg Romain Sicard (FRA) Euskaltel–Euskadi 3
3 File:Flag of Colombia.svg José Serpa (COL) Lampre–Merida 2
4 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bart De Clercq (BEL) Lotto–Belisol 1

Stage 20 – Annecy–Semnoz

While Chris Froome led the mountains classification going into this stage, the polka dot jersey was worn by 2nd placed Pierre Rolland because Chris Froome also had the yellow jersey.

Côte du Puget (796 m) – 12.5 km (Category 2)

This climb is 5.4 km at an average gradient of 5.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 5
2 File:Flag of Spain.svg Juan Antonio Flecha (ESP) Vacansoleil–DCM 3
3 File:Flag of Germany.svg Jens Voigt (GER) RadioShack–Leopard 2
4 File:Flag of Germany.svg Marcus Burghardt (GER) BMC Racing Team 1
Col de Leschaux (944 m) – 17.5 km (Category 3)

This climb is 3.6 km at an average gradient of 6.1%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Spain.svg Igor Antón (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 1
Côte d'Aillon-le-Vieux (929 m) – 43 km (Category 3)

This climb is 6 km at an average gradient of 4%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 2
2 File:Flag of France.svg Christophe Riblon (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale 1
Col des Prés (1142 m) – 51 km (Category 3)

This climb is 3.4 km at an average gradient of 6.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of France.svg Pierre Rolland (FRA) Team Europcar 2
2 File:Flag of Spain.svg Igor Antón (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 1

As well as winning the stage and the final climb, Nairo Quintana also became the 2013 King of the Mountains.

Stage 21

The 2013 Tour de France King of the Mountains Niaro Quintana wore the polka-dot jersey on the final stage of the 100th tour.

Côte de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse – 29.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 1 km at an average gradient of 6.9%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Gert Steegmans (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step 1
Côte de Châteaufort (Stèle Jacques Anquetil) – 33.5 km (Category 4)

This climb is 0.9 km at an average gradient of 4.7%.

Rider Team Points
1 File:Flag of Spain.svg José Joaquín Rojas (ESP) Movistar Team 1

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