Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_10 (category VARCHAR, start VARCHAR, stage VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the category for the year when Brioude started and the stage is less than 7?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(category) FROM table_name_10 WHERE start = "brioude" AND stage < 7