Today’s stage remains challenging. The route between Albertville and La Plagne, the final major mountain stage of this year’s Tour, has been adjusted shortly before the race due to a livestock illness in the region.
Originally set at 129.9km, the stage has been reduced to just under 95km. According to a statement from the official Tour organizers, "An outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis was found in cattle near Col des Saisies, requiring the animals to be culled. Out of respect for local farmers and to ensure the race proceeds smoothly, the route has been altered to avoid the area, in coordination with authorities."
The revised course includes three categorized climbs: Col de Pré (HC), Cormet de Roseland (category two), and the HC ascent to La Plagne for the finish. The general classification seems decided, but competition remains tight, particularly after Scottish rider Oscar Onley (Picnic PostNL) closed within 22 seconds of third-placed Florian Lipowitz in yesterday’s stage to Courchevel.
Additional details were provided on the Tour’s website: "The ceremonial start will proceed as scheduled in Albertville. Following a 7km neutralized section, the race will officially begin on the D925, rejoining the original route near Beaufort (at km 52.4 of the initial plan). The start time has been delayed by one hour, with the neutral zone beginning at 2:30pm local time."
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