Overview

• The 23-year-old French rider attacked on the final climb to claim her second consecutive solo victory in the Alps.
• Cédrine Kerbaol finished runner-up to deliver another French one-two on mountainous terrain.
• Yellow jersey holder Kim Le Court Pienaar limited her time losses with a strong descent to retain a 26-second overall lead.
• Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma remain within striking distance in second and third on GC.
• Riders now face Saturday’s 111.9km queen stage from Chambéry to Saint François Longchamp, featuring the Col de la Madeleine.