Why locals are protesting an iconic Tour de France climb: ‘Nature is not a stadium’

Locals are protesting a new route up Alpe d'Huez, the iconic Tour de France climb, over ecological concerns about the race's environmental footprint. The new route is planned for the penultimate stage of the Tour de France and is expected to provide a significant competitive challenge for riders. Protesters argue that the natural landscape should not be treated as a sporting venue, with demonstrators adopting the slogan 'Nature is not a stadium.'