The 12th stage of the 2025 Tour de France is underway, covering a distance of 180.6 kilometers from Auch to Hautacam in the Pyrenees. This stage marks the first day of high-altitude racing in the event and features four categorized climbs, including the first hors catégorie climb of the Tour at Hautacam. The route is considered a key battleground for the general classification contenders. The stage is being broadcast live on Eurosport 1, with coverage starting at 14:00 and expected to finish around 19:00. Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, highlighted the significance of this mountainous stage, which is anticipated to intensify competition among the race favorites.