Gianni Verstrynge is now pulling the bunch in a bid to keep Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier adrift. Verstrynge's Alpecin-Deceuninck team-mate Kaden Groves is another potential contender for the stage win later. Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier, who have both won Tour stages this year, are struggling after that climb.

Three-time champion Tadej Pogacar will spend Monday's rest day of the 2025 Tour de France savouring his feats in the Pyrenees of southern France that have helped him establish a four-minute lead over his arch rival and two-time victor Jonas Vingegaard.

When the reigning champion suffered a 40 mph crash, his title defense was in jeopardy. Until a man in blue overalls jumped off his motorbike and leapt into action.