Overview

• Maëva Squiban broke clear on the Col du Granier to win Friday’s seventh stage into Chambéry, completing back-to-back solo triumphs after Thursday’s success in Ambert.
• Squiban finished nearly a minute ahead of pursuers, becoming only the fourth rider to achieve consecutive stage wins in the Tour de France FemmesLeKim Le Court was briefly dropped on the Granier ascent but used a strong descent to reclaim contact and preserve the yellow jersey by 26 seconds.
• Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen all remain within 35 seconds of Le Court in the general classification.
• The peloton now faces Saturday’s decisive ascent of the Col de la Madeleine, where bonus seconds and steep Alpine climbs could redefine the podium battle.