Tour Today: Stage 16 - A return to Mont Ventoux

Montpellier has featured in 33 previous editions of the Tour de France, with the first coming back in 1930. Here, the city will host a stage that finishes atop one of the most iconic climbs in all of cycling. None other than the mighty Mont Ventoux.

The majority of stage 16 is flat, but don't let that fool you into thinking that this won't be a crucial day for the GC contenders. 

Ventoux is iconic for numerous reasons, including the unique landscape, historical events in previous editions and the high exposure to wind near the top, along with the obviously savage distance of 15.7 kilometres and average gradient of 8.8%.

Follow every move of stage 16 with our live report!

Expect a long lull before the storm. The first 155 km are flat and uneventful, making it harder for climbers to join the break without team support. But once the peloton hits Bédoin, the real race begins: Mont Ventoux (15.7km at 8.8%) looms. UAE may try to control the stage for Pogacar, but if a strong break gets away early, he could miss out.

Vingegaard will fight, but dropping Pogacar seems unlikely this time. Riders like Martinez, Arensman or Paret-Peintre could strike from the break. If Pogacar feels good, he’ll want this legendary climb on his palmarès.

Tadej Pogačar leads the Tour de France by 4:13 over Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike) in 2nd and 7:53 over Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) in 3rd.

Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) leads the points classification, Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious) is in polka-dots as King of the Mountains, and Lipowitz has is in the white jersey as leader of the youth classification.

Everything you need to know from the last 24 hours of the Tour de France:

• 'I just want better legs' - Pogacar faces Ventoux and Col de la Loze redemption
• Mathieu van der Poel abandons Tour de France
• 'I still think I can win it' - Vingegaard continues to believe in yellow dream
• 'No pressure, just enjoy' - Lipowitz eyes debut Tour podium
• ‘What the hell are they thinking?’ - Bjarne Riis criticises Visma's tactics
• 'Pogacar can play it any way he wants' - Milan's tough battle to defend green
• 'Absolutely right' - Lefevere on Evenepoel's McDonald's trip after Tour exit
• 'Paris finale suits me' - Van Aert targets Tour stage win

Stage 16 of the 2025 Tour de France will begin with the neutralised start at 12:10 with the flag drop around 12:40, and the finish is expected around 16:44. Full live coverage will be available from start to finish.

All times in CET

When should you tune in? (Based on 42km/h schedule)

• Intermediate sprint atChâteauneuf-du-pape: 59.1km to go - Around 15:07
• Last 20km - Around 16:05

All times in CET

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Do you want to know more about the broadcaster for your county? Visit our 'How to watch the 2025 Tour de France' guide.' This guide includes the full TV schedule, live stream options, and a country-by-country broadcaster list.

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