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Women's Tour pressured to reroute Ventoux stage

The Women's Tour de France faces pressure to reroute its key Mont Ventoux stage next Friday amid wildfire risk in Provence.

Authorities want the stage altered if the wildfire risk is deemed 'extreme.' The famous climb to the summit of the 'Giant of Provence' is expected to remain, but the current routing through Ventoux's foothills could be affected. The 2025 champion Ferrand-Prévot would face a sterner challenge if rerouted. syntagm.co.za