Despite utter dominance across this Tour, however, some are asking why didn’t he win even more stages? After blazing to four wins coming out of the Pyrénées, the Slovenian missed victories on the iconic summit finales at Mont Ventoux and across the Alps.

Fans in the UK can watch stage 16 of the Tour de France for free on ITV4 and its streaming platform ITVX, with coverage starting at 14:00 BST. Alternatively, TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ (£30.99/month) have full coverage from 11:00 BST.

The ascent to hell on the punishing slopes of Mont Ventoux is one of the Tour de France's most formidable and iconic theatres and has a history dotted with drama and tragedy.

The two-time champion was frustrated as he was brought down in the finish area at the top of the legendary climb

Valentin Paret-Peintre emergió victorioso en el Mont Ventoux para convertirse el martes en el primer corredor local que gana una etapa en el Tour de Francia

Mont Ventoux made its Tour de France debut during the 1951 Tour de France when it was featured in the 224km 17th stage from Montpellier to Avignon with the Greek-born, ...