That's all from a thrilling finish to stage 16 atop Mont Ventoux, which saw Valentin Paret-Peintre deny Ben Healy his second win of this year's Tour, while Tadej Pogacar fractionally increased his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard.

France's Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal Quick-Step) ended the host nation's long wait for a win with a nail-biting Tour de France Stage 16 victory on Mont Ventoux as Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates-XRG) weathered the storm to strengthen his grip on the yellow jersey by two extra seconds.

Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France, while Tadej Pogacar consolidated his overall lead Tuesday (July 22, 2025).