Tour de Femmes pressured on Ventoux stage

The Tour de France Femmes is facing pressure to alter part of its key stage to the summit of Mont Ventoux next Friday because of the wildfires threat in Provence. The women's race, which begins in Lausanne on Saturday, is expected to keep the famous climb to the top of the "Giant of Provence".

However, the current routing of the stage through the Ventoux's foothills could be affected if authorities deem the risk 'extreme'. This presents an additional challenge for 2025 champion Ferrand-Prévot who is already facing a tough course in this year's edition. esporist.org