The recital of Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt, the failure of half vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma … The summary of the 8th stage

Double blow for Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt. The Frenchwoman of the Visma-Lease A Bike team won the first victory of her career on the roads of the Tour de France women by winning the 8th stage, Saturday August 2. At the end of the 111.9 kilometers of racing in the Reine stage between Chambéry and Saint-François Longchamps, at the top of the formidable Madeleine pass, and after an attack well placed in the ascent, it imposed itself alone under the encouragement of the tricolor supporters acquired in its cause.

Arrival with 1'45 '' ahead of the Australian Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal Team), and more than three minutes on the other favorites to the final victory, she seizes first place in the general classification and the yellow jersey of Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal Team), part to the fall in the descent of the Col du Frêne. A big step towards the final victory, on the eve of the last stage Sunday towards the Porte du Soleil in Châtel.