Overview

• Organizers shortened the 19th stage from 129.9 km to 95 km and removed the Col des Saisies climb following a confirmed outbreak in a local cattle herd.
• Local authorities ordered the culling of infected cattle near Col des Saisies to contain the infectious disease and protect biosecurity.
• The stage start in Albertville was delayed by one hour to 14:30 to accommodate health and safety measures.
• Despite the reduced distance, the route still features two Hors catégorie climbs, including a 19.1 km ascent to La Plagne at a 7.2 percent average gradient.
• General classification contenders such as Florian Lipowitz, who leads Oscar Onley by just 22 seconds, must adapt their strategies for the final Alpine challenge.