Overview

• Kerbaol became the first French rider to win a stage in the Women's Tour de France.
• Her decisive attack on the final climb secured a 21-second lead over the chasing group.
• The victory puts Kerbaol just 16 seconds behind overall leader Katarzyna Niewiadoma.
• Defending champion Demi Vollering fell to tenth place after a crash in the previous stage.
• Upcoming stages feature challenging climbs, including the final ascent up Alpe d'Huez.