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Pogacar Dominates Hautacam to Reclaim Tour de France Yellow Jersey

His decisive attack on the Col du Soulor secured a solo victory, opening a commanding margin before Friday’s summit time trial at Peyragudes.

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Overview

  • Pogačar broke clear 11 kilometers from the finish on the Col du Soulor and soloed to Hautacam, crossing the line 2 minutes 10 seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.
  • The Slovenian champion recorded his third stage win of the 2025 Tour and regained the yellow jersey with a 3-minute 31-second lead in the general classification.
  • Remco Evenepoel holds third overall at 4 minutes 45 seconds back, while Florian Lipowitz and Léo Vauquelin trail by more than five minutes.
  • Pogačar dedicated his triumph to 19-year-old Samuele Privitera, the Jayco talent who died yesterday during the Tour de la Val d’Aosta junior race.
  • The race moves next to a 10.9-kilometer summit time trial at Peyragudes followed by the Alpine ascent of Superbagnères, with more decisive climbs ahead.