Tour de France Women Faces Ventoux Reroute Due to Wildfire Risk

The Tour de France Femmes, which begins in Lausanne on Saturday, is expected to maintain the famous climb to the summit of Mont Ventoux, known as the "Giant of Provence." However, the current routing through the mountain's foothills could be altered if authorities deem the wildfire risk to be "extreme." xsportfeed.life

This potential change adds uncertainty for defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who may face a sterner challenge than anticipated as the women's competition continues its growth and prestige in the cycling calendar.