Tour de France 2025: La Plagne Stage Shortened – Live Updates
Tour de France 2025: Stage 19 – Albertville to La Plagne Live Cycling
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Luke McLaughlin
Published: 25 July 2025
Welcome, cycling fans, to our live coverage of stage 19 of teh 2025 tour de France! Today’s route takes us from albertville to La Plagne, a challenging mountain stage that promises to shake up the general classification. We’re expecting a dramatic day of racing as the riders tackle some iconic climbs.
the route: A Mountain Test
Stage 19 is a gruelling 130km journey,but it’s the elevation gain that will truly test the riders. The route features two significant climbs: the Col de la Madeleine and the final ascent to La Plagne.
Col de la Madeleine: The First Hurdle
The Col de la Madeleine, a classic Tour de France climb, stands as the first major obstacle. This hors catégorie climb is known for its relentless gradients and stunning alpine scenery.Riders will need to conserve energy here if they hope to contend for the stage win.
The Final Ascent: La plagne
The race culminates with a summit finish at la Plagne. This climb has been a decisive factor in previous Tours, and today should be no different. Expect attacks and fierce competition as riders battle for every second.
Key Contenders and Predictions
The general classification battle is heating up, and stage 19 is a prime prospect for the GC contenders to make their move.
Tadej Pogačar: The Slovenian sensation has been in formidable form. His climbing prowess makes him a strong favorite for this stage.
jonas Vingegaard: The defending champion will be looking to respond to any challenges and maintain his position. His consistency is his greatest asset. Other GC Hopefuls: Riders like Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič will also be looking to gain time on their rivals.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on how the dynamics unfold between these top riders throughout the stage.
What to Expect: A Day of Drama
today’s stage is tailor-made for a climber to shine. We anticipate a breakaway forming early on, but the GC teams will likely control the pace behind. The real action is expected on the final climb to La Plagne.
Early Breakaway: A group of opportunists will likely try their luck in the early kilometers.
Pace Setting: The GC teams will set a high tempo on the Col de la Madeleine to thin out the peloton.
Final Climb Showdown: Expect explosive attacks on the ascent to La Plagne,with the stage winner and significant time gaps likely to emerge here.
We’re in for a thrilling day of racing, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!
The peloton is rolling out from Albertville! Stage 19 of the Tour de France is officially underway. #TDF2025 #Cycling #LaPlagne
— Tour de france (@letour) July 25, 2025