Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 8

26.07-03.08

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot delivered a stunning solo ride on the Col de la Madeleine to win stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes and take the yellow jersey. The French rider attacked with 12 km to go, dropped all rivals, and rode alone to the summit, securing a 1:33 stage win and a 2:37 lead on GC. It marks her first stage victory in the Tour and makes her the first French woman in yellow since the race's return in 2022.

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Tour de France Femmes 2025 Stage 8: Start time and expected finish

Neutralised start: 13.45
Expected finish: 17.15

About Tour de France Femmes 2025 Stage 8 beforehand

Stage 8 is the queen stage, featuring a summit finish on the iconic Col de la Madeleine (18.6 km at 8.1%). With over 3,600 metres of climbing in just 112 km, it’s a pivotal day in the battle for the yellow jersey — and one that could reshape the general classification ahead of the final showdown.

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