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Tour de France Femmes stage may be rerouted due to wildfire risk

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Tour de France Femmes stage may be rerouted due to wildfire risk

Summary

The Tour de France Femmes is under pressure to modify its stage to Mont Ventoux set for next Friday. Authorities are considering alterations to the course through the foothills of the iconic climb due to threats posed by wildfires in Provence. The race, beginning Saturday in Lausanne, aims to maintain the famed ascent while ensuring safety. The decision on routing adjustments is expected as conditions develop.

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Key Details

•Authorities may alter the Mont Ventoux stage due to wildfire threats.
•The race starts on Saturday, August 1, in Lausanne.
•2025 champion Ferrand-Prévot faces increased challenges.
•Current routing through Ventoux's foothills may be affected.

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5:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — Women’s Tour de France under pressure to reroute Ventoux stage amid wildfire risk

What they're saying

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Authorities want stage altered if risk is ‘extreme’ 2025 champion Ferrand-Prévot faces sterner challenge The Tour de France Femmes is facing pressure to re-route part of its key stage to the summit of Mont Ventoux next Friday because of the wildfires threat in Provence. The women’s Tour, which begins in Lausanne on Saturday, is expected to keep the famous climb to the top of the “Giant of Provence”, but the current routing of the stage through the Ventoux’s foothills could be affected. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jeremy Whittle

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