Even if the last few meters were difficult, she did not tremble on the Super Planche des Belles Filles and its slopes of more than 20%.
At 39, the Dutch Annemiek van Vleuten won the 8th and final stage of the Tour de France Women.
Imperial the day before during the first mountain stage, she confirmed at the top of this breathtaking Vosges slope and therefore won this very first edition of the new Tour de France Women.
Victorious in the Giro three weeks ago, the Movistar rider had stolen the yellow jersey on Saturday evening from her compatriot Marianne Vos.
In the general classification, she finished ahead of another compatriot, Demi Vollering, 2nd in this final stage.
The Frenchwoman Juliette Labous (DSM), 5th at the top of the Planche, finished 4th overall.
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