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Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt Triumphs in Châtel: A Historic Finish for the Tour de France Femmes

A Queen in Our Mountains

Sunday, August 3, 2025, will forever remain etched in the memory of Châtel’s residents. Our resort had the immense honor of hosting the finish of the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes, highlighted by a brilliant victory from Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt. A powerful moment, filled with emotion, where sport, the mountains, and history came together.

Under a clear sky and before a jubilant crowd, Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt crossed the finish line alone, wearing the yellow jersey she had secured a few days earlier. Launching her attack in the final kilometers of a demanding stage from Praz-sur-Arly to Châtel, the French rider showcased all her power and control. This 9th stage, stretching 124 kilometers and featuring legendary climbs such as the Joux Plane and the Corbier, became the stage for her domination.

A Home Victory

It’s a historic first: Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt becomes the first Frenchwoman to win the Tour de France Femmes, an achievement awaited for over three decades. And it is here, in Châtel, that this dream came true. Upon crossing the finish line, she collapsed, moved, into the arms of her team, while the cowbells and the cheers of the spectators echoed throughout the valley.

Châtel Celebrates

From the early hours of the morning, the resort was decked out in Tour colors. Fan zones, activities, stalls, music… the atmosphere was electric. Thousands of spectators from across the valley and neighboring Switzerland flocked to experience this unique event. The passage of the peloton, the breakaways, the cheers along the hairpins of the Bechigne… everything came together to make this day truly exceptional.

Thank you, Pauline

In Châtel, we are proud to have been the stage for this memorable victory. Thank you to Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt for her inspiring performance, thank you to the organizers for their trust, and thank you to the public for their enthusiasm.

This day proves once again that the mountains are not just a backdrop: they are alive, vibrant, and capable of hosting the greatest sporting emotions.

See you in the future, perhaps… to write a new chapter in Châtel’s sporting history!