Culling of Infected Cows Leads to Shortened 19th Stage of Tour De France

Tour de France shortens stage to avoid diseased cows

Stage 19, from Albertville to La Plagne, was cut from nearly 130km to 95km (81 miles to 59 miles), eliminating two of the five planned climbs during the gruelling mountain stage.

Tour de France 2025: stage 19 to La Plagne shortened due to diseased cattle – live

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Cattle cull forces change to Tour de France stage route

Changes have been made to Friday's stage 19 of the Tour de France due to the culling of cows taking place in the Col des Saisies area.

Tour de France 2025: Stage 19 rerouted to avoid diseased cows

Organisers shorten stage 19 of the Tour de France to avoid a herd of diseased cattle on the Col des Saisies.

Culling of infected cows leads to shortened 19th stage of Tour de France

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