Resolution criteria
This market will resolve to the rider who officially wins Stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France, scheduled for July 25, 2025. The official stage winner will be determined based on the results published by the Tour de France organizers on their official website: (letour.fr). If the stage is canceled or no winner is declared, the market will resolve as N/A.
Background
Stage 19 is a high-mountain stage covering 129.9 kilometers from Albertville to La Plagne. The route includes several significant climbs:
Côte d'Héry-sur-Ugine: 11.3 km at 5.1% (Category 2)
Col des Saisies: 13.7 km at 6.4% (Category 1)
Col du Pré: 12.6 km at 7.7% (Hors Catégorie)
Cormet de Roselend: 5.9 km at 6.3% (Category 2)
La Plagne: 19.1 km at 7.2% (Hors Catégorie)
The stage concludes with a summit finish at La Plagne, situated at an elevation of 2,052 meters. (letour.fr)
As of July 22, 2025, Tadej Pogačar leads the general classification, holding a 4-minute and 15-second advantage over Jonas Vingegaard. (reuters.com) Both riders are known for their climbing prowess, making them strong contenders for this stage.
Considerations
Given the stage's challenging profile, climbers and general classification contenders are likely to be the primary competitors for the win. The cumulative fatigue from preceding stages may also influence performance. Weather conditions, such as wind and temperature at high altitudes, could further impact the race outcome.