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Protests arise over Tour de France route through Col de Sarenne

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:53 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Protests arise over Tour de France route through Col de Sarenne

Summary

Protests against the 2026 Tour de France are escalating as environmental concerns about the newly announced route through Col de Sarenne emerge. Activists are calling for a re-routing due to potential ecological damage, highlighting the area’s rich biodiversity and fragile ecosystems. A petition accumulating over 15,000 signatures is demanding that the Tour organizers alter the course to prevent harm to local wildlife. The race is set to include the Col de Sarenne for the first time as an ascent, raising safety and environmental questions.

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By the Numbers

•Col de Sarenne route includes a steep ascent not previously used competitively.
•Petition against the Tour has over 15,000 signatures from concerned locals.
•Environmentalists fear damage to wildlife populations, including rare species.
•Stage 20 of the Tour de France is scheduled for July 2026.

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8:53 AMYahoo Sports — Why locals are protesting an iconic Tour de France climb: ‘Nature is not a stadium’

What they're saying

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TOUR DE FRANCE: A new route up Alpe d’Huez could provide a compelling test on the penultimate stage – but, Lawrence Ostlere writes, ecological issues provide cause for concern as the Tour’s environmental footprint comes under scrutiny
— Yahoo Sports

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