Analysis of the latest day's action in the 2025 race - 171km from Montpellier up to the summit of the iconic Mont Ventoux

This is therefore Tadej Pogacar's first chance to emulate Chris Froome, who was the last rider to win on Mont Ventoux in yellow, although the Slovenian star says that still holding the race lead after stage 20 is the priority for him and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France, while Tadej Pogacar consolidated his overall lead Tuesday (July 22, 2025).