Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) stamped his authority on the Tour de France as the race visited the high mountains for the first time, attacking 12km from the top of Hautacam to score a dominant solo stage 12 victory.

Tour de France continues on Thursday as Stage 12 returns to the grueling terrain of the mountains, set against the backdrop of the French Alps.

After an opening week of skirmishes expect battle to seriously commence among the GC contenders today as the race hits the mountains