The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.

Yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogacar hunted down the breakaway to claim his first career stage win on Alpe d'Huez and push his Tour de France lead past seven minutes.

Tadej Pogacar all but sealed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday as Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won the 20th stage on Alpe d'Huez.