The Tour de France 2025 is progressing stage by stage, and as it is getting closer to the final stage, it is getting more and more exciting. Now on 25 July 2025, the Tour de France stage 19 has taken place. Which started from Albertville and ended in La Plagne, this is a route of almost 93.1 km. But this route is not so easy; the condition of the riders gets bad every time, and this time also it happened—the riders got completely tired while crossing so many elevations. As much energy was not exerted in the previous stages; that much energy was exerted in this one stage, 19 itself. From this you must have gotten an idea about how much tough adventure is going to be witnessed in the future.
The mountain on which Stage 19 took place puts the real test to the riders. Here the stamina and strategy of the rider matter. So now, whether the riders did wonders on such a tough track or something unbelievable happened, you will know in detail in today's blog post, Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 Highlights.
Stage 19 Overview: A Brutal Alpine Challenge
Tour de France 2025 stage 19 was a bit crucial because the location where it takes place in April is considered one of the toughest. The distance from Albertville to La Plagne is approximately 60 miles, but earlier it was not that much; in fact, it was much longer, almost 80 miles. But considering some logistical problems, they shortened it again. Just imagine it is still small; if the track had been that long, what would have happened to the riders?
But now, despite having a short track, it became a compact and intense mountain battle, in which the GC contenders gave a crushing fight to each other.
Key highlights include some important moments from this stage that you must know.
- The winning contender for TDF stage 3 was Thymen Arensman (INEOS Grenadiers). He gave his strongest performance in the end when he smartly completed the biggest climb of La Plagne.
- Tadej Pogačar is already a yellow jersey holder. Jonas Vingegaard challenged this and even attacked Tadej while climbing, but Tadej Pogačar responded calmly and didn't let his speed drop while answering the attack. This way he strengthened his lead.
- Jonathan Milan also made a very fast sprint mid-race to win important points for the green jersey.
These were some important highlights of Tour de France Stage 19, which included Thymen's winning performance, Tadej's calmness, and Milan's strategy.
Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 Highlights on YouTube
If fans want to watch the main highlights of TDF stage 19 again, then the best option for them is YouTube. Here, just search for Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 highlights, and you will find the official video and several video clips. To see official and chronological clips, watch ASO (race organizers) and broadcasters such as TNT Sports Cycling and NBC Sports; you will see everything there. Below we have given a list of some must-watch videos related to TDF; take a look at them too.
- Official Stage 19 English Highlights (ASO, 08:34): A full recap is given here. All the important moments, such as attacks, the final climb, etc., are also given here.
- Stage 19 Winner’s Interview: On TNT Sports Cycling, you will also find an interview of stage 19 winner Thymen Arensman. Additionally, he discloses his approach during this interview.
- Stage 19's Final Kilometer (ASO, 02:47): ASO details the crucial final climbing moment of stage 19. You will clearly see how Arensman establishes his reputation by winning this climb with all his strength.
- LCL Yellow Jersey Minute (ASO, 01:15): The important highlight mentioned above will be seen during this period. Here you will see how Pogačar defended his attacking attack.
The Tour de France's most recent videos are consistently uploaded to YouTube. Just add TDF 2025 Stage 19 recap or search by adding highlights, and you will find all the clips. And if you want to watch our race, you can also watch it by subscribing to Tour de France streaming platforms like Peacock and FloBikes. Or you can also check out the TDF official site.
Stage 19 Route and Map Breakdown
The Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 route was an extreme challenge for all riders. Initially this race takes place on a very flat surface, but by the time it reaches the finish, it becomes the toughest climb.
This climbing section is the longest and also the final one; if you cross it, then consider yourself victorious but with time constraints. The condition of the riders becomes bad by the time they cross the 3,250-meter hurdle; here everyone just tries to take themselves to the top. Here the condition of the riders is so tight that it becomes difficult to even perform attacks.
La Plagne has some old victories. Till now, the Tour de France has chosen this location 4 times in total, in 1984, 1987, 1995, and 2002. And now in 2025 this is the 5th time, and this is the first victory after 23 years.
Key features of the Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 map:
This route was also used earlier for the Tour de France. But now it has been used after 23 years. It has some key features, such as
- It was long earlier; now it has been made a bit shorter. Because some animals got sick here, it has now been made 93.1 km long.
- This is the real test place for the GC contenders, with almost 3,250 meters. That is, such a long distance had to be climbed, which the GC contenders completed with full power and strength.
- This long climb gave Jonathan Milan a chance to win the sprint. It also gave an advantage to Arensman and Pogačar.
If you want to see the Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 map, you can visit the Tour de France official site, or you can also check out FloBikes. You will get maps on both places.
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