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Tour de France Stage 16: Valentin Paret-Peintre Wins Thrilling Mont Ventoux Sprint

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Jul 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Valentin Paret-Peintre's maiden Tour de France win marked a triumphant moment for France, as he edged out Ireland's Ben Healy in a two-up sprint atop the legendary Mont Ventoux. The victory denied Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard a stage win, with Pogacar ultimately maintaining his lead after the grueling climb. Paret-Peintre's success follows a strong Tour for Soudal-QuickStep, who have won four stages despite the loss of team leader Remco Evenepoel.

Key Takeaways:

Valentin Paret-Peintre won his third WorldTour level victory, marking his maiden Tour de France win and ensuring the yellow jersey of Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were denied glory on Mont Ventoux.
Paret-Peintre got the better of Ireland's Ben Healy in a thrilling two-up sprint, with Healy finishing in second place.
Pogacar maintained his lead after the stage, despite Vingegaard continually attacking and trying to distance the race leader.
Paret-Peintre's victory continued a strong Tour for Soudal-QuickStep, who have won four stages despite the loss of team leader and general classification hopeful Remco Evenepoel.
24-year-old Paret-Peintre's success marked a significant moment for France, with his team-mates playing a crucial role in facilitating his win.
Paret-Peintre expressed his gratitude for his team's support, stating "I was thinking 'maybe I can win today, maybe I'm the best climber in this breakaway'".

Statistics:

160km stage 17 takes the riders from Bollène to Valence, featuring two climbs: the Col du Pertuis and the Col de Tartaiguille.
The final 40km of the stage should allow the sprinters' teams to reel in any escapees, setting up a potential high-speed chase.
Paret-Peintre's victory marked a fourth stage win for Soudal-QuickStep in this year's Tour de France.

Sources:

[1] Flo Clifford, The Tour de France continues with what is sure to be another frenetic, fast-paced stage. (Source: letour)
[2] Valentin Paret-Peintre wins atop Mont Ventoux as Tadej Pogacar keeps yellow jersey. (Source: letour)

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